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There is no single best material for earplugs. Earplugs can be made from:
The best type of material for you can vary depending on their use.
Silicone earplugs and wax earplugs are used for ear protection from water. Swimmers, surfers and people who work around the water like silicone earplugs. They are waterproof and moldable to help create a better seal for the ear. For divers, it is important that the earplugs are vented. Vents keep the correct pressure balance between eardrums and the outer atmosphere.
Many musicians use silicone earplugs made for the industry. These are designed to dampen volume. But, they retain the ear&#;s perception of bass and treble levels. This allows music pros to protect their hearing but still analyze the music.
Foam earplugs are made from PVC or memory foam. Most of these are intended for disposable wear. The material allows it to be compacted to fit into the ear canal. Then, they expand to seal the ear against noise.
Metal earplugs are excellent for people who work in large venues. They work well for those exposed to subsonic sound for long periods. Metal earplugs have the density to block a wide range of sound frequencies. They have the advantage of being very easy to clean and sterilize. Opt for a foam-wrapped version of metal earplug. This makes them more comfortable.
Professional musicians and frequent concert-goers may want to upgrade to custom-made earplugs , which sound and fit even better.
Concerts are ephemeral (and frequently expensive) experiences, so we don&#;t want anything to hinder your enjoyment&#;including wearing standard foam earplugs that overly muffle the sound. That&#;s why we recommend using a great pair of universal-fit, concert earplugs, like the Loop Experience 2 set, which is tuned to let you hear more of the music while still protecting your ears from noise damage.
This pair can be molded to fit tougher ear shapes, and it offers a slightly clearer sound than many of the universal-fit earplugs we tested.
These earplugs offer three levels of noise reduction to suit different uses. They fit comfortably but aren&#;t as sleek or attractive as our top pick.
Although no universal-fit earplugs will reduce different sounds as evenly as a custom-designed set, this pair offers solid noise protection and is the most enjoyable to wear.
If you&#;re a musician, or you go to a lot of concerts, custom earplugs may be worth the investment. They sound and fit better and last longer.
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Audiologists say the best earplugs are the ones you&#;ll actually wear regularly, so choose a pair that fits securely and comfortably.
The Loop Experience 2 was the only set of universal-fit (aka musician-style) earplugs that all of our testers said they would be happy to use regularly. These earplugs are easy to put in and comfortable to wear for an extended time, and they come with enough tips (four pairs) to provide a secure fit for nearly every ear shape.
With a cool yet discreet design, these earplugs come in a variety of colors, and the package includes a carrying case that&#;s easy to connect to a keychain.
The Experience 2 pair has a noise reduction rating of 12 dB (see what this means below). Although some other competitors offered higher levels of noise protection, those sets either fit uncomfortably or sounded too muffled, so no one on our panel wanted to wear them.
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SKIP ADVERTISEMENTIf you wear earplugs for more situations than just concerts, the Loop Switch may be worth the added expense because this adjustable pair lets you choose between three reduction levels&#;with noise reduction ratings of 16, 13, and 11 dB. Loop labels the three modes as quiet, experience, and engage, respectively. Each earplug has a dial to easily switch between the different modes.
In our testing, we found the middle setting to be best for rock concerts, offering a good level of reduction, with slightly clearer sound than that of the Experience 2 earplugs. The lowest setting is also good for quieter concert experiences, and the highest setting is best for times when you want to block out most noises.
Like our top pick, the Switch pair includes four sizes of silicone tips, fits a wide range of ear sizes and shapes, and is comfortable to wear for extended periods. However, the loop portion of the Switch is bulkier and slightly thicker than that of the Experience 2. This pair also offers fewer color options and doesn&#;t look as stylish.
If most universal earplugs don&#;t fit you correctly, but you don&#;t want to spend several hundred dollars on custom earplugs, the Decibullz Professional High Fidelity Earplugs offer a good middle ground in fit, performance, and price.
The Decibullz earplugs combine a moldable outer portion with universal inner tips in an array of sizes. It takes more work to set them up (you have to boil them and mold them to your ears, just as you would mold a mouthguard to your teeth), but they offer a more-secure fit and a slightly clearer sound than other universal-fit options do. This pair carries a noise reduction rating of 7 dB, which is lower than that of our other picks.
Although these are not as good as custom-made earplugs, they cost $100 to $200 less and don&#;t require an appointment with an audiologist.
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