SMOKEUs ear plug review

[SMOKEU]

I've been hunting around for cheap ear plugs, and spending more doesn't always get you a better product. Here are the ones I tried:

Moldex Pocket Pak


With these plugs, all you do is squeeze them, put them in the ear, then they expand to form a seal.

I tried these many times and I could never get them to work properly. I followed the instructions from the manufacturer, and nothing I tried worked. These ones would pop out and would never form a proper seal.




World's finest natural ear plugs


With these plugs, you squeeze them gently for around 15 seconds to soften them, then push them into the ear where they mould to suit the individual ear. Not so hygenic because they're difficult to clean properly and your hands must be clean, otherwise you'll be pushing dirt into the ears. They do a very good job of keeping the noise out, but are a little tricky to insert.




3M Skull screws


My favourite ear plugs of all. With these, all you do is pull the top of your earlobe up, push the ear plug in while slightly rotating it, and you're done! Fits nicely under my helmet, and very easy to clean and insert into the ears. These form a good seal and do a great job of keeping the noise out. Don't have to have clean hands either because you can hold onto the end of each plug preventing dirt from getting inside the ear.

[BoristheBiter]

I've been hunting around for cheap ear plugs, and spending more doesn't always get you a better product. Here are the ones I tried:

Moldex Pocket Pak


With these plugs, all you do is squeeze them, put them in the ear, then they expand to form a seal.

I tried these many times and I could never get them to work properly. I followed the instructions from the manufacturer, and nothing I tried worked. These ones would pop out and would never form a proper seal.


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What most fail to do is twist them while squeezing them, not flatten them, then you use the opposite hand to reach over your head and pull up the top of your ear.
This opens the ear canal.

[nodrog:Me]

What most fail to do is twist them while squeezing them, not flatten them, then you use the opposite hand to reach over your head and pull up the top of your ear.
This opens the ear canal.

Just lick them abit first and they slide right in.

[SMOKEU]

What most fail to do is twist them while squeezing them, not flatten them, then you use the opposite hand to reach over your head and pull up the top of your ear.
This opens the ear canal.

Already tried that several times. Still doesn't work.

[superman]

Already tried that several times. Still doesn't work.

Your ears must not be suitable for Shinshi Shinshi.

[Zedder]

I've been hunting around for cheap ear plugs, and spending more doesn't always get you a better product. Here are the ones I tried:

Moldex Pocket Pak


With these plugs, all you do is squeeze them, put them in the ear, then they expand to form a seal.

I tried these many times and I could never get them to work properly. I followed the instructions from the manufacturer, and nothing I tried worked. These ones would pop out and would never form a proper seal.




World's finest natural ear plugs


With these plugs, you squeeze them gently for around 15 seconds to soften them, then push them into the ear where they mould to suit the individual ear. Not so hygenic because they're difficult to clean properly and your hands must be clean, otherwise you'll be pushing dirt into the ears. They do a very good job of keeping the noise out, but are a little tricky to insert.




3M Skull screws


My favourite ear plugs of all. With these, all you do is pull the top of your earlobe up, push the ear plug in while slightly rotating it, and you're done! Fits nicely under my helmet, and very easy to clean and insert into the ears. These form a good seal and do a great job of keeping the noise out. Don't have to have clean hands either because you can hold onto the end of each plug preventing dirt from getting inside the ear.

Thanks for the reviews. Who sells the skull screws?

[bogan]

The foam 'bullet' style ones were the best for me, but they were as far behind fitted ones as harley are to hondas, which is to say, louder, less comfortable, and harder to clean

I realise this is a thread for cheap earplugs, but imo, fitted plugs are far better value for money.

[BoristheBiter]

Just lick them abit first and they slide right in.

Thats what they all say

[nodrog:Me]

Thats what they all say

Im into Aural

[SMOKEU]

Your ears must not be suitable for Shinshi Shinshi.

Everyone has slightly different ears. I was just trying to say what works for me.

Thanks for the reviews. Who sells the skull screws?

I got mine off Trademe about a month ago. I just had a look on there and can't find any more.

[oneofsix]

I haven't tried the 3m screw ins but find the 3m foam ones ok providing you follow the fitting method in this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=kuGjv8ZAfv4

[Zedder]

The foam 'bullet' style ones were the best for me, but they were as far behind fitted ones as harley are to hondas, which is to say, louder, less comfortable, and harder to clean

I realise this is a thread for cheap earplugs, but imo, fitted plugs are far better value for money.

It makes sense they're better 'cos they're customised. How much are they and where do ya get 'em?

[slofox]

Not so hygenic because they're difficult to clean properly and your hands must be clean, otherwise you'll be pushing dirt into the ears.

My earplugs seem to pull more dirt OUT of my ears than they poke in...

[SMOKEU]

My earplugs seem to pull more dirt OUT of my ears than they poke in...

Next time you're in the shower wash your ears out then.

[bogan]

It makes sense they're better 'cos they're customised. How much are they and where do ya get 'em?

Mine were 65 done by kiwiplugs down in waikanae. He now sell diy kits for 90 i think, which do might two sets iirc?

If you're auckland I think its plugsforlugs or someone whos does em up there, few threads on kb about em somewhere too.