HEAROS High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs with Free Case, NRR 12, 1 Pair, Silicone, Hypoallergenic, Clear (311)

I bought these to wear while riding so I don't go deaf. They provide a fair amount of attenuation while still allowing for audio clarity. It would also work well for those playing in a band that want to hear well after a decade of blasting it to 11. I find them fairly comfortable while I have my helmet on, this is despite the fact that the plastic end sticks out a bit. Just don't shove them way in, then it can become a bit painful. For reference, I wear them for an hour at a time twice a day while riding to and from work. If you are looking for lots of attenuation I might suggest something else. These do make a big difference but noise can still be loud enough to hurt. I wouldn't recommend these for shooting loud guns or for people who work in very loud environments (canneries, constructions sites, etc).

I went to a Bob Mould concert bin Nashville. I have been enjoying his music for years, from Husker Du to Sugar to a myriad of solo albums. Finally I got to experience his current trio live. I went with a friend. On his suggestion -- and he'd played in a band professionally for years, touring and such -- I got these to protect my hearing. I so enjoyed Bob Mould. However, without these plugs, I bet I would have had some hearing loss. They allowed me to hear the very loud sounds, in much of full range, without having ringing in my ears later. When I wanted to risk it, I could adjust them in my ear to achieve more treble (and volume). I never took them out completely though. When I get even older, I'll be glad I didn't. Hearing loss does not reverse. These are great, do the job, at a reasonable price.

While it fortunately doesn't too often cause problems, I have experienced some hearing loss as a result of performing loud music and attending concerts. For the most part I'm used to it, but I do have issue with tinnitus and sometimes struggle to hear people near me in a loud environment. It gets especially bad if I'm exposed to a loud concert. Although I don't think it's getting worse, I'm probably kidding myself. I've always been reluctant to use hearing protection, because most ear plugs just muffle the sound of everything, and it kind of ruins the experience of listening. I was planning to see Dinosaur Jr in concert and several friends absolutely insisted that I needed to wear ear plugs at the show. I had heard some sound engineer friends rave about HEAROS, and I figured if it's good enough for them, it should be good enough for me, too, and wow, I was very impressed. They claim to attenuate the audio evenly across the spectrum, and I believe it. Gone are the days of wearing earplugs and hearing a muddy sound like you're hearing it from another room or outside the venue. I've even worn these in band practice before, and been very happy with the results. I initially had a medium sized pair, but these smaller ones do seem to fit better in my ears. My only issue is that these seem to be kind of easy to lose even with the carrying case. You'll just have to be very careful if you get these, but I'm sure you won't regret it. If your intention is to block out all sound, then maybe these aren't for you, but if you just want to reduce the decibel level to something safe for hearing, these are perfect.

These ear plugs work similarly to other brands like Etymotic. The advantage of Hearos for me is the small size. I have narrow ear canals & the other brands are too large making them both uncomfortable and subject to falling out without warning. One unusual aspect of this type of ear plug is that, for some reason, it's easier to hear and understand other people speaking in a loud music environment without shouting. FOLLOW UP: I am reducing my review from 5 to 4 stars because I didn't receive the exact version of the product that I ordered. The ear plugs are correct, but product pictured is the old-style carrying case which is much smaller and more convenient to to carry than the new one as seen here: http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-High-Fidelity-Free/dp/B000V9PKZA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1442725214&sr=8-4&keywords=hearos If I had ordered from the page that showed the newer product, I would actually have paid less.

I've owned a couple of pairs of the normal Hearos and I've always been pleased with the sound quality. Music doesn't end up sounding muffled like it does with foam earplugs. I bought two pairs of these "Long Term Use" plugs for my wife and I to attend a 3-day music festival. I don't know how much of a difference there is in the level of attenuation between the standard model and these, but the sound quality was still there. We were at several shows where friends without earplugs complained about how loud it was and we had no issues at all. For me, the big selling point is that this model has a narrower shape on the end that goes in the ear canal. I noticed a very big improvement in comfort over the course of 3 days as compared to the regular Hearos. The regular Hearos tend to make my ears itchy and inflamed. I didn't have any of those problems with this model. I highly recommend these over the regular model if you'll need to wear earplugs for more than a couple of hours a day at loud concerts. I wouldn't use these for ear protection from things like yard work equipment (mowers, weedeaters, etc.) or for things like firearms or explosives, but that's not what they're designed for. These are for listening to music that is really loud without having your ears ringing afterward.

Antes de comprar estos tapones para los oidos, usaba unos que aislaban completamente el ruido (de los desechables). Esto me provocaba problemas, pues el sonido se aislaba de forma tal que algunas veces no escuchaba la alarma o cuando mi esposa me quería hablar en la mañana tenía que quitármelos. Con este producto puedo escuchar muy bien cuando me hablan pero al mismo tiempo el sonido se reduce de tal manera que puedo usarlos cuando quiero aislarlo ya sea para dormir o para leer. Otro beneficio es que con los desechables algunas veces me dolían los oidos si los usaba por mucho tiempo, con estos no tengo problema y son más fáciles de poner y quitar.

It does what it says. They are easy to clean and keep handy for shows or festivals.

Great for drummers!

Just got a pair of these. Works as described. Have given it 4 stars as of right now because I haven't used it all that much but, having said that, it does protect one's ears from a loud snare from a distance of about 5 feet adequately. Also, I had to get used to getting a good seal for maximum protection; will be able to get a better seal faster the more I use it, hopefully.

Son muy buenos, desminullen mucha frecuencia pero no en su totalidad,son exelentes para bateristas ,soy baterista y son perfectos para tocar y cuidar tus oídos, consejo solo limpiarlos con alcohol en la parte de de la goma, no los laves con agua y menos los sumerjas en agua.