Who uses earplugs?
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From: El Paso
My wife and I both use Eargasm ear plugs for motorcycles. To be honest, we put them in before the ride and forget we have them in. Super comfortable and they don't come out which is nice when they are inside a full face helmet. We have Sena 20s commnication speakers inside the helmet and the ear plugs actually improve the sound quality by filtering out the wind noise.
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In my previous post here, I neglected to show the low profile in ear (complete with my 'lovely' mug!)
I can use these with all of my helmets, full, modular, or 1/2, and they give me great sound. They come with a few ear cushions, so you're bound to find a fit for you!
I can use these with all of my helmets, full, modular, or 1/2, and they give me great sound. They come with a few ear cushions, so you're bound to find a fit for you!
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If you don't wear ear plugs the wind will damage your hearing and you will end up with tinnitus. Ask any of us old farts.
The challenge is to find a kind of earplugs that are comfortable and stay comfortable if you wear them all day. Some are easier to insert because they have a hard core in the middle of the flanges. But they become uncomfortable to me after an hour or so. After much trial and error, I have settled on the Surefire EP4s, which I can comfortably wear day in/day out on tour. http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html You can also get them on Amazon.
I don't use the provided (but optional) cord between the two plugs. With the clear plugs they are almost invisible and work with any helmet style.
The challenge is to find a kind of earplugs that are comfortable and stay comfortable if you wear them all day. Some are easier to insert because they have a hard core in the middle of the flanges. But they become uncomfortable to me after an hour or so. After much trial and error, I have settled on the Surefire EP4s, which I can comfortably wear day in/day out on tour. http://www.surefire.com/ep4-sonic-defenders-plus.html You can also get them on Amazon.
I don't use the provided (but optional) cord between the two plugs. With the clear plugs they are almost invisible and work with any helmet style.
Last edited by TKDKurt; Jul 14, 2017 at 01:16 PM.
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Like most, I've tried several different types. Have yet to find what works the best for me. They do make a long ride much less stressful.
Last edited by Bodacious MC; Jul 31, 2017 at 06:23 PM.
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Rolled up toiler paper for me. Its free and you can find it everywhere!
On a serious note though I need to start using them too. I took a long windy ride last weekend and couldn't hear right for about 2 days after. Finally realized 20 years later that I am probably doing some damage. I have the silicone molded ones but they are just too much. Feels like an ear full of putty. Currently looking for something better.
On a serious note though I need to start using them too. I took a long windy ride last weekend and couldn't hear right for about 2 days after. Finally realized 20 years later that I am probably doing some damage. I have the silicone molded ones but they are just too much. Feels like an ear full of putty. Currently looking for something better.
