Even with loud exhaust, once your rolling that's all behind you.
Blocking the wind noise also allows clearer audio if you have it, without too much volume.

 

I went to an audiologist in 2009 and was fitted for custom ear molds. I think they cost about $50. I wish I'd done it long before that. Wouldn't ride without them.

 

I wear the rubber ear plugs when I am on the highway on the bike, at work, or mowing. They even came in a small plastic carrying cup that fits under the fuel door next to my gas cap. Very good friend of mine is an audiologist. Once your hearing is gone, it's gone.

 

WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT, HEARING LOSS! AFTER MULTIPLE CRUISES STANDING BETWEEN TWO A-6'S ON THE CATS AT MIL POWER. I DON'T HAVE NO HEARING LOSS! I DON'T SEE NO 'POSSUM.

Seriously, once those little hairs lay down they don't get back up.

 

I have custom molded ear plugs from an audiologist. I wear them all the time I ride. I've had my hearing checked, and one of the questions they ask is if I ride a motorcycle, and if so do I wear ear protection? They say wind noise damages hearing just as much as loud noise.

 

There are many inner ear noise isolating plugs. Depending how much you want to spend, you can reduce wind noise and exhaust droan while still listening to clear music. I rarely listen to my speakers anymore except when the charge dies on my Sena bluetooth....

 

EarPeace works great. They have a standard size and a petite for smaller ear canals.

 

I use the ear peace plugs. They work good and have a nice case that stays on the fob so they're always with me.

 

Custom earplugs from an audiologist....but if not mentioned earlier, the model I got has the option of changing the filters (-15Db, -25Db, etc). I started out with the 25s, but they blocked everything...weren't safe, so I went with the 15s, which I was told is what musicians use. Can hear talking, but wind noise at highway speeds, engine rattling, etc are cut down.

 

these are what I use when I wear them, they work excellent and I can still ear my radio