Customer Reviews

3M 1100 Foam Earplugs [Misc.]

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I tried something like 20 different kinds of earplugs before settling on these. Why did they win? They work. I'm glad I wasn't fooled by the seemingly low NRR rating of 29dB. I can tell you that in practice, everything seems notably quieter while wearing these than when wearing any of the NRR 31-32dB earplugs I tried. I agree with the other reviewer who said that it seems as though these seal the ear better than the others.

They are not the absolute most comfortable plugs I've tried - Hearos Ultimate Softness are the best in that department. These 3M 1100 plugs simply block noise better, though, and are more than sufficiently comfortable even for 8-hour nights. Hearos also cost more than three times as much here on Amazon. Finally, I've found that Hearos can only be used twice before they lose effectiveness; the 3M 1100 plugs can be used at least three and often as many as five times. Still, Hearos are very effective and very comfortable, and are a fine choice if comfort is your #1 priority.

All of the Howard Leight, Peltor, and Moldex plugs that I tried were either too high pressure (painful!) or didn't work as well as these or the Hearos. One good alternative I will recommend are EAR TaperFit2 - those are a little bit softer and more comfortable than the 1100s and a little more effective than Hearos, and are reasonably inexpensive, so they're a good compromise.

How technology has changed...these plugs are soft and sticky, so they go in the ear, block most of the noise, but you do not feel any pressure, like older design foams used to feel. I will be buying these from now on.

I used to work in industrial settings, machine shops, and now do a lot of airtravel, so I have fairly extensive experience with earplugs, BTW.

I have used these for many years. A box lasts for several years but they stay pliable and effective and the cost per pair can't be beat. I find that I can wear a pair of these for a week before they get soft and aren't as effective. I'm still able to hear the phone ring but not my snoring spouse. :)

I use ear plugs every night to sleep. I always bought them at the pharmacy and tried many kinds tht worked somewhat well.
On a Lufthansa flight, I received a pair of the 3M ear plugs. They were so comfortable and felt like the old-style pre latex free earplugs.
I can use each set four or five days before it begins to wear out so they are very economical. They are the best ear plugs I have used.

These ear plugs perform much better than any ear plugs I have been able to buy at the stores. They seal my ear canal much better than the others and (therefore) block out more noise, which makes it best when riding my cycle. I think they are made with the memory foam, which makes them feel stiff when first squeezing them to place in the ear, but with the heat from the ear, expand nicely to fill the gaps and seal out the noise. I don't have to shove them as far into my ear to get a (better) seal than with the others.

i really can't sleep without this ear plugs, i tried many types and brands ..but nothing like the 3M... Very good quality and very effective ...i recommend this for anyone

I'm a light sleeper and have slept with earplugs for about 6 years. I've tried all manner of designs and these are the best I've used and are definitely a better deal that you can get at the drug store.

I've used other earplugs which were rated at 32 DB, however, these earplugs, although rated at 29DB, are significantly quieter.

I ordered the 3M earplugs at a great price, but never received them. If you get them through Amazon, I'm guessing they are up to factory standards.