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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 used putty type for years. Can generate a complete seal if done right. But I stopped using them because they can damage the tiny hairs in your inner ear which will damage your hearing I read.

    Instead I plan my days to avoid noise situations and if I get stuck then I put on my noise cancelling headphone over my ears.

    My hearing is so sensitive though, I can hear animals moving around at night. We are fully double glazed and on the first floor!

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  • I used putty type for years. Can generate a complete seal if done right. But I stopped using them because they can damage the tiny hairs in your inner ear which will damage your hearing I read.

    Instead I plan my days to avoid noise situations and if I get stuck then I put on my noise cancelling headphone over my ears.

    My hearing is so sensitive though, I can hear animals moving around at night. We are fully double glazed and on the first floor!

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