Custom Ear Plugs - Suggestions
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Custom Ear Plugs - Suggestions
Good day, Riders.
It's time. With the initial stages of hearing loss now happening, I am investing in custom ear plugs.
I have obtained two quotes to date; each quote is approx. $100.00.
Since this is my first pair, "Is there anything that I should make sure off; besides a proper fit?"
One of the Audiologists said there are three differnet types - plain/custom fit (little or no hearing), vented - allowing some hearing and race receivers which can be plug into communication devices.
I would like to read what riders; whom have such ear plugs, have to say and what they would recommend.
Ride In Peace
It's time. With the initial stages of hearing loss now happening, I am investing in custom ear plugs.
I have obtained two quotes to date; each quote is approx. $100.00.
Since this is my first pair, "Is there anything that I should make sure off; besides a proper fit?"
One of the Audiologists said there are three differnet types - plain/custom fit (little or no hearing), vented - allowing some hearing and race receivers which can be plug into communication devices.
I would like to read what riders; whom have such ear plugs, have to say and what they would recommend.
Ride In Peace
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Same here. Check with your local shooting range or gun shop. They've usually got someone around who can do it too.
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Check these guys out if you want a serious pair that will do what you want. And can wear all day. I have a set of these and they are worth every penny. PM with any questions.
http://www.bigearinc.com/Products/BE-1C.aspx
http://www.bigearinc.com/Products/BE-1C.aspx
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Radians Do-It-Yourself Custom Molded Ear Plug Kit (NRR26 dB) Silicone
Divide the two containers in half, mix one half of each container together then set into ear and mold it into your ear. Then start on mold for other ear. Takes approx 15 minutes to cure after you set into your ear. Comes in diferent colors and approx $ 10-14
Divide the two containers in half, mix one half of each container together then set into ear and mold it into your ear. Then start on mold for other ear. Takes approx 15 minutes to cure after you set into your ear. Comes in diferent colors and approx $ 10-14
Last edited by K Melancon; Apr 29, 2011 at 06:52 PM.
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Have recently experienced sudden hearing loss with tinnitus and also have been looking into this. Decided to wait till Mountainfest. Usually bike events do them $50 or so.
My audiologist wants $120 plus an Rx from the Ear Dr.
Using foam plugs for now.
My audiologist wants $120 plus an Rx from the Ear Dr.
Using foam plugs for now.
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I also use mine when I sleep when sharing a room with my snoring travel buddy on motorcycle trips!
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I went to an audiologist and an ENT and paid hundreds of dollars for special molded earplugs that were supposed to block noise but let me hear traffic. I could never get them in my ears and threw them in the garbage. I bought some inexpensive earplugs from http://www.earplugsonline.com/
and I haven't used them on a long trip yet, but I like them. They are like little discs of playdoh that you roll up and smoosh in so they fit any ear. So far so good.
and I haven't used them on a long trip yet, but I like them. They are like little discs of playdoh that you roll up and smoosh in so they fit any ear. So far so good.