ear plugs - do you / don't you & why ?

[rufus t glasgow]

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[quote author=Grahamm link=topic=3075.msg24557#msg24557 date=1337430396]
I use the Howard Leicht foam plugs at the moment, but I'm thinking of getting some of these "mould your own" ones someday.

After grahamm's recommendation I tried out a pair of these. I must admit I was a bit skeptical but they done a great job of cutting out the wind noise, espically on the motorway.I never felt cocconed at ant point I could still hear the bike.
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You're welcome :thumbup : but was it the Howard Leicht or the "mould your own" ones?
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the howard leicht ones

[breadlord]

I normally keep a couple sets of cheapo foam ones since I only use them for long journeys. That said, Napalm Death, Cannibal Corpse and Ministry have killed big chunks of my hearing.


I've been looking at some of those musicians' ones that just bring the volume down without masking the sound, but they're not cheap; you have to get them fitted, too.

[Grahamm]

[quote author=Grahamm link=topic=3075.msg25305#msg25305 date=1337821666]
was it the Howard Leicht or the "mould your own" ones?

the howard leicht ones[/quote]

Ok, thanks.

I'm still a little iffy about the mould-your-own ones.

[Grahamm]

I've been looking at some of those musicians' ones that just bring the volume down without masking the sound, but they're not cheap; you have to get them fitted, too.

AIUI, unless you are a musician or need a completely flat frequency response, they're not any better for you on a bike than standard ones.

[breadlord]

AIUI, unless you are a musician or need a completely flat frequency response, they're not any better for you on a bike than standard ones.

Good to know before dropping £200 on a set!

[dolau]

I wear ear buds and listen to my-pod... probably noiier than the helmet noise

[maddog04]

never without them now, only use the cheap foam ones but they make a vast difference. If you do ride without them, try some then go back and ride without them and  you notice the wind noise and engine noise big time. You'll never ride without them again and your ears will thank you for it

[JZS 600]

Try riding for a bit with only one plug in and you will know why they are recommended.

[chaz]

yes always use them on bike, also use them at rallies and in my tent on a night although I tend to use just half of a soft plug (the pink nipple type) pushed well into me lugs so they aren't seen and don't rub when you're asleep, lol.

[MEM62]

Yes, because I like my hearing.