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Ear Plugs - How much noise reduction required ? - Enceladus - 13-03-13
hi all
looking at replacing my ear plugs with reuseable (or mould your own) ones.
what noise reduction rating should i be looking for please ?
thanks
Re: Ear Plugs - How much noise reduction required ? - simonm - 13-03-13
For me the more protection the better. IMHO if you need to hear the full engine noise you need to learn a new way (but it's your hearing and thus your choice). I believe hearing is far too precious to destroy.
Highest SNR I can find is 39
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390204486358?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Re: Ear Plugs - How much noise reduction required ? - adeejaysdelight - 14-03-13
Any reduction is good, as sound pressure levels can get very high on a motorcycle (especially at speed :b ). I would say find something comfortable to wear over the dB reduction, as it is not good having great ear plugs sitting in your pocket. Decibel's work on a scale, so -3dB is half the SPL, -6dB is a quarter. SPL on a bike at speed is high, lets say 100dB+, so a reduction of 30+dB would bring it down to a quitet, managable level.
Also, it is worth noting that too quiet is no good either as you need to hear horns, sirens, pedestrians, ice cream van... Keep your wits about you. I have found the home made custom ones ok, but they dry out a bit over time so don't stay true. The EARZ foam ones on eBay are good for me, 100 pairs for £16. I use them for a couple of weeks then change them. FYI they are -37dB. Hope this helps.