I'm not sure if this is really the right topic, so if this is the wrong please say.
I'm looking for some ear plugs. I prefer in-ear, however if it works, it works. I will be using them in a very large exhibition hall, where the noise is crazy sometimes. There are hundreds of people talking and I need to concentrate on my work. Ideally I would like something under £20 if anyone has any personal recommendations. Thanks Ed
Edit: sorry, I didn't way. I am looking for reusable plugs, preferably with a good case?
Where I'm going to be using them I can't take data carriers (mp3 players, phones that sort of thing).Otherwise I might have made some sound proof headphones using some in ears plus some of the ear plug putty.
Have you personally/ know someone who used them? Because I have heard some bad things about the moulded plugs so I just wanted some assurance from someone who used them
Having used several different models of different styles I will use the custom molded musicians plugs. Most of the other styles distort the sounds for me were far less comfortable. I use my musicians plugs at concerts as well as when riding my motorcycle as the wind noise is very loud.
Edit: They are definitely above your budget, but if you aren't prone to losing things, they'll easily last for five or more years. I've not had a cheaper option last over a year.
cheers for all the advice, I saw the massdrop earplugs, and I am pretty tempted to buy some. But I hadn't heard of musician/music plugs so I wasn't sure if they were good. I would prefer that kind after looking into them, the issue with one use foam plugs is it is harder to hear my team mate, so if these music/ concert plugs are good I might go for them
Cheers for all your help guys and girls. I managed to find the Massdrop Alpine ear plugs cheaper on amazon (because delivery to the UK was a bit much). So I bought them. Thanks very much Ed
Yeah, the musicians plugs keep a fairly flat curve and don't ruin the high frequencies like the foam ones do. Last concert I was at (Wilson) I was able easily chat with people whilst listening to the show at a very comfortable level.
The trick to ear plugs is to squish them as much as you possibly can and then insert them deep into your ear and let the foam expand and seal everyting out.
I used these while taking pictures of Top Fuel Drag Racer from less than 200? feet away
FYI topfuel is about 150Db
wait I'm not sure these are the right plugs OP wants...
After you squeeze and roll them do you pull back your ear? Reach around the back of your head and pull on the top part of your ear. It straightens out the ear canal or something and allows for a better seating.
We also use a generic set in the boiler room of a ship, not sure what DB level, but it's loud and hot in there.
