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ear plugs - wax or foam?

raspberrypie

i'm super noise sensitive --- in terms of ear plugs, the things you jam into your ear canal, has anyone found a preference for wax vs foam ones? the foam ones i've seen on amazing-on have the highest NRR of 33db. i've always had trouble inserting them into my ear canals, but just heard about yanking your ear back before you jam the foam in... the moldable wax ones have a significantly lower NRR of 23db... they seem more comfortable. tho.

anyone have good or bad experiences with either? i suppose it may boil down to personal preference, but the higher NRR sounds good. i guess i'm wondering if that is achieved in a lab......... not in a human ear, but the same could be said for the lower NRR of waxies.

i already have head phones, ear muffs, etc... i'd like something i can easily just carry in a pocket, but which is effective.

happy non-listening!

tysm

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  • I use the cheap orange foam Screwfix ones - they feel a bit odd when you put them in but I can work all day and I forget they are there - especially if I'm working on my own and not having to listen to people speaking.

    I use the cheap ones just so I can replace them often - they get icky after a few days with grubby fingers and a dusty environment..

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  • I use the cheap orange foam Screwfix ones - they feel a bit odd when you put them in but I can work all day and I forget they are there - especially if I'm working on my own and not having to listen to people speaking.

    I use the cheap ones just so I can replace them often - they get icky after a few days with grubby fingers and a dusty environment..

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