Which ear plugs?

[Morcs]

Depends on what you mean by block them out. With a good set of earplugs everything will still sound pretty similar, just lower in volume.

If I could go back in time I would be telling myself to wear ear plugs to concerts and not turn the car stereo up so loud. Tinnitus is a bitch.

mmm maybe I should wear earplugs.
Bike just failed a wof as the pipes put out 105db...

[p.dath]

mmm maybe I should wear earplugs.
Bike just failed a wof as the pipes put out 105db...

It's probably too late. You've probably already suffered some permanent hearing loss.

Best to try and save what you have left! Get the plugs.

[insomnia01]

Got me a set of Audio plugs from Sue & Grant of Plugz for Lugz @ 2 yrs ago & don't go riding without them now.... the reduction in external noise is bang on in my mind, when I'm listening to sounds & riding I only have the volume set at @ 11 - 15 ( tops out @40 ) so that I can still hear the rumble of the Arrow cans when I'm not listening to sounds its very peacefull without all the wind noise & thats using my Flip front which as we know generates more noise than a full face lid.... SSSSSSssooooo what are you waiting for get some Plugz for your lugz

[Highlander]

Got me a set of Audio plugs from Sue & Grant of Plugz for Lugz @ 2 yrs ago & don't go riding without them now.... the reduction in external noise is bang on in my mind, when I'm listening to sounds & riding I only have the volume set at @ 11 - 15 ( tops out @40 ) so that I can still hear the rumble of the Arrow cans when I'm not listening to sounds its very peacefull without all the wind noise & thats using my Flip front which as we know generates more noise than a full face lid.... SSSSSSssooooo what are you waiting for get some Plugz for your lugz

Yup. I rate them as my best bit of riding kit. I've been using mine for the last couple of years and my only regret is not getting them sooner.

[insomnia01]

my only regret is not getting them sooner.

I hear yah it didn't take much effort from me to sus the difference between wearing them & not.. even more reduced wind noise when I use my full face helmet

[Morcs]

I have an earphone wedged inside my helmet for my radar - i cannot adjust the volume when using earphones (cant find some with volume control would you believe) - so the earphone doesnt go in my ear, but inside the helmet I can hear it adequately.

If I wear earplugs I wont be able to hear it...

Which means I either go deaf, or loose my license, or not ride at all.

Good deal huh.

[p.dath]

I have an earphone wedged inside my helmet for my radar - i cannot adjust the volume when using earphones (cant find some with volume control would you believe) - so the earphone doesnt go in my ear, but inside the helmet I can hear it adequately.

If I wear earplugs I wont be able to hear it...

Which means I either go deaf, or loose my license, or not ride at all.

Good deal huh.

Have you tried plugs? They don't remove all the noise, just the more harmful stuff.

I'd try using something a plug with around 15dB of protection. If you can't hear your radar detector, then drop back to 14dB or less.

You can get them from NZ Safety. "Spark Plugs" or 3M are good brands, and you should have change out of $5 for a single pair.

[p.dath]

You might find this review I did of interest Morcs:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...d.php?t=111391

[jono035]

Also if you bought a cheap pair of earphones that have the stem on them they can be stuck into the earplugs, effectively playing the sounds through the earplugs... Lots of them have inline volume control which would do for controlling the output volume.

[Bandit Rider]

If you are in the lower North Island, David Taylor WWW.kiwiplugs.co.nz is excellent. A professional audiologist, and really helpful. Based in Waikanae and Wellington.

[breakaway]

Forget all these expensive 'plugs for lugs' or similar. A pair of $50 IEM (canalphones) headphones will do the same job. And you can listen to music. http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4b8d82...uct/View/C6542 If you'rea fly buys member, you can get them here for relatively low points: https://www.flybuys.co.nz/GetRewards...018&OutletID=0

My mrs has the above and they work very well. They also have a rugged cord design like this:



and come with a carry case. They're not the best in-ear headphones you can get, but are more than enough for the job.

For times I don't want to listen to music, I have some yellow foam earplugs I got from the pharmacy.

[p.dath]

Forget all these expensive 'plugs for lugs' or similar. A pair of $50 IEM (canalphones) headphones will do the same job. And you can listen to music. http://www.dse.co.nz/dse.shop/4b8d82...uct/View/C6542 If you'rea fly buys member, you can get them here for relatively low points: https://www.flybuys.co.nz/GetRewards...018&OutletID=0

You realise that normal, perfectly fine, disposable ear plugs cost less than $3?

[breakaway]

Yes. I recommended those headphones for people who want to listen to music also. In the last line of my post you'll find that I said I use earplugs from a pharmacy which cost about what you say they do.

[Warr]

Now that NZ Safety have gone to box sales only (200 units for ~$80)
Does anyone know where the Moldex 'Spark Plug' ear plugs can be sourced from locally ?

[Mully Clown]

I bought a pack of 10-pairs from NZ Safety recently and wasn't too badly priced. It did look like they just heading towards the big bins as you say though. Probably worth it if you really like them though.

I've seen these at a few bike shops and they look to be the same stuff. http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...ear_plugs.aspx