Earplugs: Difference between revisions

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As part of my quest for good earplugs, I gave the silicone [http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/silnatrubear.html SilentEar]

plugs a try. These are reuseable, so they're more of a one-time investment. For less than $20 for the size

plugs a try. These are reuseable, so they're more of a one-time investment. For less than $20 for the size assortment, I figured it'd be worth a try.

assortment, I figured it'd be worth a try.

As I'd expected, I needed the medium size in my left ear and the

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or both of the plugs. When they were seated and sealed they seemed

promising. Unfortunately, they unseated again so quickly that there

was really no point in pursuing them. Based on my own experience, I do not recommend these plugs. They

was really no point in pursuing them. Based on my own experience, I do not recommend these plugs. They might be worth a try, but it seems like the chance that they'll happen to fit you exactly right probably isn't worth the price of admission; for about the same price you can get a box of 200 pairs of good foam earplugs, which are much more likely to fit and seal every time.

might be worth a try, but it seems like the chance that they'll happen

to fit you exactly right probably isn't worth the price of admission;

for about the same price you can get a box of 200 pairs of good foam

earplugs, which are much more likely to fit and seal every time.

'''Opinion two'''

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I found them a little uncomfortable at first when inserting, though actually wearing them is not uncomfortable, like some other plugs I have tried. I am used to them now and don't even think about it. I also moisten them before inserting; this makes them go in easier and seals better.

Since fit is such a personal thing, and most of the plugs are inexpensive, I have no regrets about the waste associated with buying several trial assortments. What did I spend, maybe $50 or so? I am cheap about a lot of things, but scrimping on hearing protection (a very real issue) seems penny wise and pound foolish.

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 As part of my quest for good earplugs, I gave the silicone [http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/silnatrubear.html SilentEar]
-plugs a try. These are reuseable, so they're more of a one-time investment.  For less than $20 for the size
+plugs a try. These are reuseable, so they're more of a one-time investment.  For less than $20 for the size assortment, I figured it'd be worth a try.
-assortment, I figured it'd be worth a try.
 As I'd expected, I needed the medium size in my left ear and the
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 or both of the plugs.  When they were seated and sealed they seemed
 promising.  Unfortunately, they unseated again so quickly that there
-was really no point in pursuing them. Based on my own experience, I do not recommend these plugs.  They
+was really no point in pursuing them. Based on my own experience, I do not recommend these plugs.  They might be worth a try, but it seems like the chance that they'll happen to fit you exactly right probably isn't worth the price of admission; for about the same price you can get a box of 200 pairs of good foam earplugs, which are much more likely to fit and seal every time.
-might be worth a try, but it seems like the chance that they'll happen
-to fit you exactly right probably isn't worth the price of admission;
-for about the same price you can get a box of 200 pairs of good foam
-earplugs, which are much more likely to fit and seal every time.
 '''Opinion two'''
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 I found them a little uncomfortable at first when inserting, though actually wearing them is not uncomfortable, like some other plugs I have tried. I am used to them now and don't even think about it. I also moisten them before inserting; this makes them go in easier and seals better.
 Since fit is such a personal thing, and most of the plugs are inexpensive, I have no regrets about the waste associated with buying several trial assortments. What did I spend, maybe $50 or so? I am cheap about a lot of things, but scrimping on hearing protection (a very real issue) seems penny wise and pound foolish.
 ====Other options====