Does anyone know the softness rating? I've seen a scale of 1 to 4 for earplugs with 1 being the softest and 4 being the firmest.
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Around a 1 or 2, but they grow firmer with each use. So it's good that you have a lot so you can throw away the old ones once they've become too firm
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They seem firm to me, though I am not sure I understand your concern. I wouldn't say they were any softer than the rest of the mattress, which is firm in my opinion.
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I got these for my dad to use because my mom snores, and he says they work great. These are among the best and highest rated earplugs around. They should work fairly well, or else nothing really will.
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These ear buds are made similarly to the IPod ear buds. The material used to make them seems lighter to me and the only part that is different is the part that is put in your ears. I generally don't have an issue with them tangling but if I had to put a number to it I would say 4.5.I hope this helps you.
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These earplugs only cut off about 10 db, but they do it without changing the sound you are hearing.I can still talk to people with these earplugs in, but when the music starts getting around 100 db or more, they keep the loudest parts of the sound from hurting my ears. However, remember if you are somewhere where it is 105 db, you're still getting 95 in your ears.p.s. they are very comfortable to wear and virtually invisible. I don't like the audience to know that I am wearing earplugs.
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Everyone has their own preference but many people find the Mack's moldable silicone to be the most comfortable. Earplugs are inexpensive enough that it makes sense to try a few different Mack's Earplugs styles to see which is best for you.
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I'm sorry that I can't answer as to which of these three is best as I haven't tried them all. I generally go by a principle that says, "you pay for what you get." I've never gotten quality lasting merchandise that served me well by paying the cheapest price for lowest price item in a situation where a variety of products were available. Lasting quality costs. Sorry I'm not able to be more helpful. Hope you get a set of ear protectors that will serve you well. Respectfully,
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I think they are great. I've never worn them for more then 5-6 hours I think. They really silence out all noise. Hard to hear much of anything other your music. Don't feel plastic to me. Nice cushioned ear buds. Really feel like marshmallows Or earplugs.
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I haven't used mine yet, but I'm really impressed with the comfort, the way the ear pieces fit. I guess it depends on your neck strength, but I don't think the weight will be noticeable.
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They aren't very comfortable for overnight sleeping I've tried. They are a tad too bulky. This is especially the case with "side sleepers" you would be better with 'Hearos ear plugs'
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They are soft...no noise that I remember but I was disappointed because it was just one, not a set of 2. Hope this helps! :)
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Here is what I found... These uncorded plugs are rated NRR 32(or Noise Reduction Rating of 32). NRR is calculated by unprotected ear dB levels minus protected ear decibel levels minus 3 dB. The higher the NRR rating, the better the protection. They work really well for what I use them for, which is to sleep :-)
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Robert, my experience with Flents Foam Ear Plugs is that they didn't block out "any" noise. I could still hear pretty much every noise, even the most quiet ones. Just my personal experience.
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Glad to help. Should mention reason I use the soft pillow headphone. I like to listen to audio books in the night. In order not to disturb my husband's sleep I was using ear bugs......truly uncomfortable. The soft pillow set works well for me. Obviously at price it's not stereophonic but as good as the ear plugs. I also like the volume control on the cord. For me, it's a reasonable cost-wise solution. Other alternative would be to get head sets which for me wouldn't work. Hope this helps you make a decision.
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thank you for responding! We did find some in a Brookstone store in the FrenchQuarter in Atlantic City. We were able to have a demo and it was excellent quality. They also had soft earcups, so we got those instead.
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I have a pair that is going out on one side. Had them about 2 years and really like them. I think the problem is in the plug connection on mine. I use them at work mostly and when I cut the grass. I work as an aircraft mechanic and they block out the noise of jet engines as well as the hearing protectors I have. They have the same tri-flange design and fit very comfortably in my ears, and can wear them for hours at a stretch without fatigue. Sound is good too, but I'm probably not the best judge of sound quality, as I have a little bit of hearing loss at certain frequencies. I wish they lasted longer, but I give them a good bit of abuse. I have a pair that is going out on one side. Had them about 2 years and really like them. I think the problem is in the plug connection on mine. I use them at work mostly and when I cut the grass. I work as an aircraft mechanic and they block out the noise of jet engines as well as the hearing protectors I have. They have the same tri-flange design and fit very comfortably in my ears, and can wear them for hours at a stretch without fatigue. Sound is good too, but I'm probably not the best judge of sound quality, as I have a little bit of hearing loss at certain frequencies. I wish they... » Read More I have a pair that is going out on one side. Had them about 2 years and really like them. I think the problem is in the plug connection on mine. I use them at work mostly and when I cut the grass. I work as an aircraft mechanic and they block out the noise of jet engines as well as the hearing protectors I have. They have the same tri-flange design and fit very comfortably in my ears, and can wear them for hours at a stretch without fatigue. Sound is good too, but I'm probably not the best judge of sound quality, as I have a little bit of hearing loss at certain frequencies. I wish they lasted longer, but I give them a good bit of abuse. « Show Less
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Hi. I am 5'4" and don't have any problem, but the earplugs do stick out of my ears a ways. These are very "squeezable" and I roll them with my finger before pushing into my ear, works great. Other earplugs I've tried aren't not as squishy and therefore harder to mold to ears. Hope that helps.