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Product |
NRR
(33 = highest possible) |
Material |
Description |
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Perfect Fit Custom
Ear Plugs |
Estimated at a
maximum of 25-33 |
Silicone Rubber |
These plugs are made from an
impression of your ear for a guaranteed perfect fit. Attenuation varies with
the design of plugs, and variations are almost endless because we make them
just to fit you and your exact needs. Recommended for frequent users of all
kinds: ideal for general noise, sleeping, working, shooting, motorcycling,
stage performances, concerts and swimming. |
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HearTech SilentEar |
32 |
Silicone Gel
Inside Silicone Rubber Shell |
These are the highest rated
reusables available anywhere today making them a top choice for all noise
protection applications. The low profile makes them ideal for helmet wear
and for sleeping. Easy to clean and very durable for long service. Fit is
critical so we recommend the trial pack. |
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Mack's Ear Seals |
27 |
Silicone Rubber |
Good plugs for noise and for
water. Package includes a nice storage case and a removeable neck strap.
Similar to Howard Leight Fusion. |
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Hearo's
Rock'n'Roll |
26 |
Durable Foam
Material |
One of the highest
rated reusable plugs. Sold primarily as a low-cost natural sound plug, these
are excellent for sleeping, motorcycling and concert goers. Not as
long-lasting as a silicone rubber plug, but quite durable. Similar to Howard
Leight Quiet Industrial plugs, but in a nicer beige color. Vial-style case
included. |
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Flent's Ear
Stopples |
25 |
Wax and cotton
fibers |
Wax is the oldest material used
to make earplugs and it is still one of the best. Body heat makes the wax
soft and pliable for maximum comfort when you lie on them, and they have a
pretty good noise reduction rating as a bonus. These can be used for
swimming, but silicone putty sticks to the ear better and is not prone to
melt in the sun as wax can. |
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Hearo's AquaHearos |
25 |
Silicone Rubber |
Good plugs for
noise and water. Very durable and long-lasting. Similar to E-A-R Ultrafit
Industrial plugs, but in a nicer blue color. Vial-style ear plug case
included. |
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AOSafety Swim
Plugs |
Estimated at 25 |
Silicone Rubber |
Excellent triple flange design
makes these a really nice simple swim plug. Good for moderate noise too.
Available in adult and child sizes, carry case included. |
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Flent's Swim Plugs |
24 |
Vinyl Plastic |
These single flange
plugs are good for swimming and very mild noise applications. This is an old
design, so if you are new to swim plugs, most of the other options will be
more likely to satisfy. We carry these to serve those who love them and can
no longer find them in stores. Carry case included. |
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Mack's Pillow Soft
Silicone |
22 |
Silicone Putty |
Good all-around moldable plug.
These are very good for sleeping, swimming, biking and moderate noise.
Available in white, bright orange and beige, also in a child-size. The most
popular consumer plugs sold today. Not good for loud noise and not as
durable as silicone rubber plugs, but the most comfortable of any plugs for
sleeping. |
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Jaco Putty Buddies |
Estimated at 22 |
Silicone Putty |
Unlike most other silicone putty
earplugs, these float so you can find them if you drop them in the pool.
Also sized larger to better fill the outer ear for a great water seal. Carry
case included. |
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Hearo's Airplane
Filters |
22 |
Soft & Durable
Foam Rubber tip on hard plastic stem |
These traveler's
plugs help reduce the noise of the plane as well as mitigate the ear pain
caused by changing pressure. The tips are permeable to air which gives the
inner ear more time to adjust to the pressure change. These are the same
plugs as the Hearo's Jam Session plugs which are sold for music listening.
Package includes case and cord. |
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Hearo's Jam
Session |
22 |
Soft & Durable
Foam Rubber tip on hard plastic stem |
These plugs are sold for music
listening and are a very good low-cost alternative to other natural sound
plugs. Jam Session plugs are the same plugs as the Hearo's Airplane Filters
which are sold as a traveler's plug. Package includes case and cord. |
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AOSafety
Indoor/Outdoor Range Plugs, also sold as Peltor Combat Arms |
22 |
Silicone Rubber
with Embedded Acoustic Filter |
This two-ended
shooter's plug has one end with a solid 22 NRR plug and the other with a
noise management device embedded in the plug to provide variable noise
reduction that blocks more noise as the volume increases. The top pick of
the US Military. Carry case included. |
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E-A-R Arc Plugs |
22 |
Silicone Rubber
with Embedded Acoustic Filter |
This two-ended
welder's plug has one end with a solid 22 NRR plug and the other with a
noise management device embedded in the plug to provide variable noise
reduction that blocks more noise as the volume increases. The only plug sold
specifically for welders' hearing protection. Similar to Indoor/Outdoor
Range Plugs. Carry case included. |
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AOSafety Travel
Filters |
22 |
Soft & Durable
Foam Rubber tip on hard plastic stem |
These traveler's plugs help
reduce the noise of the plane as well as mitigate the ear pain caused by
changing pressure. The tips are permeable to air which gives the inner ear
more time to adjust to the pressure change. These are the same plugs as the
Hearo's Jam Session and Airplane Filters, but the Package includes
flat-style case and a removeable cord. |
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Mack's Aqua Block |
Estimated at 22 |
Silicone Rubber |
Very good swim plug. Stem has a
knobby end for easier handling with wet fingers. Also work well as a noise
plug in moderate noise environments. Durable and long-lasting. |
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Mack's Hear Plugs |
21 |
Silicone Rubber |
Good plugs for noise and for
water. Package includes a nice storage case and a removeable neck strap.
Similar to Howard Leight Fusion, but with a lower NRR for more natural
sound. Good for concerts and moderate noise. Available in two sizes. |
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Hearo's Multi-Use
Silicone |
21 |
Silicone Putty |
Good all-around
moldable plug. These are very good for sleeping, swimming, biking and
moderate noise. Cool blue color. |
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Flent's Seal-Rite |
21 |
Silicone Putty |
These are a good
value, with three pairs in a package for about the same price as a 2 pair
package of other similar plugs. Available in white or beige and sold in a
storage case. |
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Cirrus EarPlanes |
20 |
Silicone Rubber |
The first pressure management
plugs to be offered, EarPlanes feature a patented air-permeable ceramic
filter that precisely regulates the flow of air. The filter cannot be
cleaned so these plugs are good for just a few trips before they need to be
replaced. Available in adult and child sizes. |
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BlastBuster
Shooter's Plugs |
Estimated at 19 |
Silicone Rubber
with embedded acoustic filter |
These plugs are similar to E-A-R
Ultrafit but with the addition of a sound channel with an embedded acoustic
resistance device that lets you hear voice volume sounds clearly, while
greatly reducing the volume of dangerously loud noises. Similar to Hock's
Noise Braker, but in a larger plug. We like the Hock's technology for
industrial and shop applications as well as for shooting. Case included. |
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Hock's Noise
Braker Shooter's Plugs |
19 |
Silicone Rubber
with embedded acoustic filter |
These plugs feature a sound
channel with an embedded acoustic resistance device that lets you hear voice
volume sounds clearly, while greatly reducing the volume of dangerously loud
noises. Similar to Blast Buster, but in a smaller plug that is excellent for
women and teens. We like the Hock's technology for industrial and shop
applications as well as for shooting. Case included. |
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HearTech
FliteMates |
Estimated at 18 |
Silicone Rubber |
These plugs
regulate the flow of air by means of a pin-hole in the hollow plugs. The
plugs can be thoroughly cleaned and are durable enough to last for years.
FliteMates are the same plugs as HearTech QuietEar, but with a different
flange color, so you get the same variable noise reduction as you get with
QuietEar. Carry case included with each pair. |
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HearTech QuietEar |
Estimated at 18 |
Silicone Rubber |
These plugs feature a pin-hole
in the hollow plugs. This patented design lets speech-level sound through
with very little attenuation, while it blocks most of the volume in
dangerously loud noises, making these plugs an excellent choice for
shooting, motorcycle riding and moderate to loud noise protection. The plugs
can be thoroughly cleaned and are durable enough to last for years. QuietEar
are the same plugs as HearTech FliteMates, but with a different flange
color, so you get the same pressure management feature as you get with
FliteMates. Carry case included with each pair. |
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Alpine MusicSafe |
Estimated at 18 |
Silicone Rubber
with embedded acoustic filter |
These natural sound
plugs have a very soft and flexible two-flange design that fits most people
comfortably. The cool feature is an interchangeable acoustic filter that
lets you choose from two levels of attenuation for different situations.
Almost invisible in the ear due to low-profile design. Includes zip carry
case and two sets of filters. Great for professional musicians and concert
goers. |
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Alpine MotoSafe |
Estimated at 18 |
Silicone Rubber
with embedded acoustic filter |
These natural sound
plugs have a very soft and flexible two-flange design that fits most people
comfortably. Their cool feature is an interchangeable acoustic filter that
lets you choose from two levels of attenuation for different situations.
Easily fits under the tightest helmet due to low-profile design. Includes
zip carry case and two sets of filters. Natural sound feature makes these a
safe option for all driving applications. |
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Hearo's Hi-Fi |
12 |
Silicone Rubber |
These are excellent
natural sound plugs, similar to Etymotic ER-20 plugs, but with a sturdy
vial-style case. Perfect for all music venues where you want to hear the
music without distortion. |
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Etymotic ER-20 |
12 |
Silicone Rubber
with embedded acoustic Filter |
These natural sound plugs are
one of the best for musicians and music lovers, reducing volume by over 50%
with almost no distortion. The triple flange design fits most teens and
adults. Carry case included. |