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Any recommendations for the re-usable silicone type ear plugs for sleep (shift worker). I've tried the foam type, but wondering if the silicone ones are a bit better?
These are the best I've used. Comfortable and effective bit pricey but last a good while.
https://bollsen-hearingprotection.com/product/life/
I find foam style ones conform to my ear much better than any silicone ones. The silicone ones make my ear hurt when I lay on a pillow. The main thing I find with the foam is ensuring they're far enough in, if not they don't work well at all.
That's the problem I've found with the foam type, if they aren't pushed right in, they don't work.
The bolsen ones are hollow and kind of corkscrew in. There's no protruding parts so I can sleep side on.
Custom made ones for me - Custom Fit Guards.
Got a pair for sleeping that I've used for many years, plus an electronic set for shooting and yet another pair for riding the motorbike.
I used to struggle getting the foam ones in but have found squeezing the tip to help get it in I initially and then just stuff the rest in.
Moldex Pura fit 7700. Have been using for 10+ years for sleep.
As a drummer and a motorcyclist earplugs are one of my daily quandaries.
I’ve got Docs pro plugs, good but not comfy enough to sleep in. Some silicone ones which are good but go manky and are a pita to clean, and I’m now on a big sample pack of disposables to see if I like any of them.
The plain yellow 3m ones are decent, I’m currently using a set of Laser Lite plugs which I thought were crap, but I tried putting them in the wrong way (I’ve got big ear holes) and they’re almost too good on the bike, really comfy because they’re super soft and super cheap.
If you can afford it go custom, if not I think a big sample pack of disposables is a good bet, they’re more comfortable than the silicone type for me, the only real advantage of the silicone ones is how subtle they look at gigs and that.
That’s the problem I’ve found with the foam type, if they aren’t pushed right in, they don’t work.
Push them right in then?
I used to struggle getting the foam ones in but have found squeezing the tip to help get it in I initially and then just stuff the rest in.
Going out on a limb but I'd guess that a lot of people who struggle with foam earplugs don't know how to put them in properly. It took an airboat ride in Florida for me to find out. You roll them between thumb and finger to compress them first, then stick 'em in and hold in place until the foam has expanded again.
Having shared a bed with someone whose snoring posed a risk to the double glazing, I'd recommend Mack earplugs. You can get a big tub from a popular online retailer for not much more than you'd pay for a couple of pairs in a shop.
I've got some "Pluggerz" brand ones from Boots and they're really good. Always take them with me when I'm away from home, and often use them in summer when we have the bedroom window open so I don't get woken up when one of the neighbours arrives/leaves in a car. Theoretically they can be reused 100 times (I think) but I've easily doubled that and no noticeable wear/loss of performance.
I used to struggle getting the foam ones in but have found squeezing the tip to help get it in I initially and then just stuff the rest in.
Going out on a limb but I’d guess that a lot of people who struggle with foam earplugs don’t know how to put them in properly. It took an airboat ride in Florida for me to find out. You roll them between thumb and finger to compress them first, then stick ’em in and hold in place until the foam has expanded again.
s'wat i thought too when i read the 'squeezing the tip' comment. as cougar says, roll em between fingers and squeeze the life out of them before pushing them right in, then wait for them to expand to shape of ear canal.
s’wat i thought too when i read the ‘squeezing the tip’ comment. as cougar says, roll em between fingers and squeeze the life out of them before pushing them right in, then wait for them to expand to shape of ear canal.
Rolling + Pulling up on the top of your ear helps. I have to open my mouth wide as well to get the left one in.
We're all still talking about earplugs and not condoms, right?
I'm currently using https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silicone-Sleeping-Canceling-Reusable-Moldable/dp/B095P9SKML/. I'm a side sleeper and found the foam plugs uncomfortable to sleep on (and I've had enough MRI scans to know how to use them properly). I've also tried Alpine sleepsoft but found them uncomfortable to sleep on. The linked ones aren't quite as good at blocking sound but don't cause me to wake up and take them out so...
I must have weird shape ear canals because I can squeeze the life out of my earplugs but they still won't get all the way in, hence my need to stuff the last bit in.
I'm the same hence me getting custom made ones.
Like the ones posted above. Generic silicone ones from amazon that you squige up and shove in. They seal the whole hole. Done a really good job for me recently on West Highland way sharing with three horrific snorers... I'm one of them and didn't hear myself most of nights!
Much better than the foam Variety. I've also got weird skinny 👂 holes
I just use generic foam ones from Amazon. I can't sleep without them having got used to having to use them from my old life.
Don't look for miracle solutions. There is only so much sound they can attenuate due to your bone structure carrying noise to the ear.
I've used these when camping and on trips when I'm sharing a room / bunkhouse.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BioEars-Silicone-ACTIValoe-silicone-Protection/dp/B0849547DS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2MHJ4OR5JIYCI&keywords=bioears+soft+silicone+earplugs&qid=1654127245&sprefix=bioears%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-3
Happy ears user hear. Tried many different types and these are amazing. Comfortable to sleep in. Don't fall out. Block a snoring MrsG. New models are made from 100% recycled stuff or something like that.
Every body has different shaped ear canals so what works perfectly for one person can be rubbish for the next etc. If a few foam ones don't work, just get custom moulded ones. I use the Howard Leight Laser Lite for sleeping, get 1-2 weeks per pair. For gigs I have some of the silicone ones with changeable inserts for adjusting attenuation level.