Ear plugs - recommendations??? Minerva any good???

[nordboy]

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https://www.noisebreaker.com/


I now have three sets of these (job pays), I get them re-moulded every 5 years as the ear continues to grow and change shape, I still use all three sets dependant on what i'm doing with them. I have two sets of just in ear plugs and one set with a band attached to each plug which is really handy. Saying that, I've never lost any.


Oh, they are really good as well. I also have to have my hearing checked yearly and even riding bikes for the last 15 yrs in work, have had no change in my hearing, so they must do ok.

£80  :eek - gonna see if I can get a used pair on ebay  :lol
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Lol, they are expensive, but will last for years. It's funny that some will spend £00's or £000's on kit and want the latest gear and accessories for the bikes, helmets, gloves, boots, exhausts etc, yet go all wobbly at £80 for something that will potentially save your hearing?


Strange old world?
[/quote]You are right but when it comes to kit you can try on first before you buy - obviously not something you can do with those. And so the fear is expensive if you dont get on with them.
What DB reduction do you get with those. I have read alot of white coat lab talk but no actual figures. The earsoft fx I currently use says  atteunation rating SNR = 38
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There is a link on the website to the certificates etc. Doesn't look like the noisebreaker has an SNR as good as the 3m's. But both conform to the same standards according to the certificates.


I'm lucky, I didn't have to pay for my moulded ones, and can only give my opinion. They've been great over the many years I've worn them, all day comfy and as they can only be put in the ear one way due to the shape, give the same protection each time. I found with the sponge/ foam plugs (which I have used from time to time), you can't guarantee they've gone in the correct way, and then the SNR protection doesn't make any difference.