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The Ultimate Softness Series was launched as the original Hearos ear plug in 1992. Today, eighteen years later, this ear plug is used by millions of people who want to sleep better, protect their hearing and reduce noise.
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Indications
Hearing protection, block snoring, loud noises, reduce sound at concerts
Directions
Roll the ear plug tightly to form a thin cylinder. Lift top of the ear to open ear canal. Insert ear plug and hold in place until it expands. View video instructions at www.hearos.com/index/instructions.
Hearing protection, block snoring, loud noises, reduce sound at concerts
Directions
Roll the ear plug tightly to form a thin cylinder. Lift top of the ear to open ear canal. Insert ear plug and hold in place until it expands. View video instructions at www.hearos.com/index/instructions.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
163 of 167 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am currently deployed to Iraq, and I live on a joint Army / Air Force base. About 500 feet from where my quarters are, F-16s take off on a regular basis, and Black Hawks do regular passes over our living area. I am a light sleeper so this made for some restless nights. I decided to shop around for some good quality earplugs in an effort to get some better sleep. Since I have started using Hearos, my sleep is without a doubt much more sound. They are comfortable, inexpensive, and last about 12-15 days a pair if you make an effort to keep them somewhat clean. Solid product all around.
153 of 157 people found the following review helpful
By Becca
Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased the Hearos Ultimate Softness Series ear plugs to use at night after a noisy nocturnal elephant moved into the apartment above me. At first I tried using those bright orange Howard Leight Max ear plugs, and although they were very effective at blocking out sounds, they left my ears feeling really sore in the morning. The Hearos plugs seem just as effective as the Howard Leight ones in blocking out the noises of elephantine upstairs neighbors, but are more comfortable and I don't wake up with sore ear canals.
The plugs can be a bit tricky to insert, but once they're in there they are comfortable and don't stick out from your ear -- the other plugs I used stuck out quite a bit and caused discomfort when smooshed against a pillow. The only problem with using these ear plugs when sleeping is that they are a little TOO good at blocking out sounds, so I've slept through my alarm a few times... and I'm a pretty light sleeper. So, I wouldn't recommend them if you're a heavy sleeper that needs to make it to an 8:00am meeting.
I gave these ear plugs 5 stars because they are the ultimate combination of comfort and effectiveness... and I can finally get a restful sleep!
The plugs can be a bit tricky to insert, but once they're in there they are comfortable and don't stick out from your ear -- the other plugs I used stuck out quite a bit and caused discomfort when smooshed against a pillow. The only problem with using these ear plugs when sleeping is that they are a little TOO good at blocking out sounds, so I've slept through my alarm a few times... and I'm a pretty light sleeper. So, I wouldn't recommend them if you're a heavy sleeper that needs to make it to an 8:00am meeting.
I gave these ear plugs 5 stars because they are the ultimate combination of comfort and effectiveness... and I can finally get a restful sleep!
99 of 107 people found the following review helpful
By NY Shopper
Amazon Verified Purchase
From a review of three earplugs, these came in first:
1st place: Hearos Ultimate Softness, 20-Pair Foam (Pack of 2)
2nd place: Quiet Time Comfort Foam Ear Plugs - 50 Pair
3rd place: Hearos Xtreme Protection, 14-Pair Foam (Pack of 3)
(they're basically ranked in decreasing softness, since all three block out sounds well)
The following were excluded as they did not fare well in the following review:
Flents Quiet! Please Noise Reducing Ear Plugs - 50 Pair - NRR 29
and Howard Leight Max-1 Ear Plugs, Uncorded, NRR33, 200 PR / box
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or read the first review found in google with the search term: best ear plugs
The Hearos Ultimate Softness ear plugs were the winners for my ears because they had the right combination of comfort and noise reduction. Some notes: 1) my ear canals are probably narrower than average, so even these tended to generate pressure when worn; of course this can't be avoided since that's how sound is blocked out. But these were definitely the softest out of the three. 2) All three (and probably all ear plugs) don't reduce as effectively lower frequency sounds. They are very good at reducing sounds at the frequency range of music, voices, typing sounds, etc., but not so good at blocking out sounds of your upstairs neighbor dragging his furniture across the floor at dawn, or his evil spawn dropping various toys on the floor.
Pros: Comfortable, effective.
Cons: In people with small ear canals or who have sensitive vestibular systems, all ear plugs, including these, will create slight nausea or discomfort.
Caveat: I have small ear canals.
Conclusion: If unable to stop the source of the noise, and if ear plugs must be used, then use these.
Note: These are rated 32dB
1st place: Hearos Ultimate Softness, 20-Pair Foam (Pack of 2)
2nd place: Quiet Time Comfort Foam Ear Plugs - 50 Pair
3rd place: Hearos Xtreme Protection, 14-Pair Foam (Pack of 3)
(they're basically ranked in decreasing softness, since all three block out sounds well)
The following were excluded as they did not fare well in the following review:
Flents Quiet! Please Noise Reducing Ear Plugs - 50 Pair - NRR 29
and Howard Leight Max-1 Ear Plugs, Uncorded, NRR33, 200 PR / box
w w w . s l a t e . c o m / i d / 2 1 1 8 8 0 0 /
or read the first review found in google with the search term: best ear plugs
The Hearos Ultimate Softness ear plugs were the winners for my ears because they had the right combination of comfort and noise reduction. Some notes: 1) my ear canals are probably narrower than average, so even these tended to generate pressure when worn; of course this can't be avoided since that's how sound is blocked out. But these were definitely the softest out of the three. 2) All three (and probably all ear plugs) don't reduce as effectively lower frequency sounds. They are very good at reducing sounds at the frequency range of music, voices, typing sounds, etc., but not so good at blocking out sounds of your upstairs neighbor dragging his furniture across the floor at dawn, or his evil spawn dropping various toys on the floor.
Pros: Comfortable, effective.
Cons: In people with small ear canals or who have sensitive vestibular systems, all ear plugs, including these, will create slight nausea or discomfort.
Caveat: I have small ear canals.
Conclusion: If unable to stop the source of the noise, and if ear plugs must be used, then use these.
Note: These are rated 32dB
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product
I had already purchased hearos elsewhere and I'm glad I got more here- they are good for blocking out the white noise type of sounds in a library, etc.
Published 10 hours ago by Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars
exactly what i needed!
these couldn't have come at a better time, i got sick, sinus infection and loud noses really made my ears hurt and these really helped a ton! Read more
Published 4 days ago by Alana H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I FEEL LUCKY
I was very hesitant to purchase ear plugs. I remember years ago how sore I was after trying to sleep with ear plugs. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Senior Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Xlnt product
My sleep is not disturbed or interrupted wearing these ear plugs. Best I've ever used. I hope they don't "improve" them.
Published 9 days ago by J. C. Dautremont
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome
Gave these to my roommate because we have super thin walls and he has spidey-senses with sound. The only time he complains now is if the bass is way up.
Published 11 days ago by James Weng
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best I've found!
So I never thought I'd do a review for earplugs, but here goes:
These little bad boys are awesome. Read more
These little bad boys are awesome. Read more
Published 18 days ago by That geek girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for studying/sleeping
I purchased these earplugs while I was living in a noisy male college dorm. Needless to say, these earplugs were the only reason I was ever able to get a decent night's sleep. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Archie77
5.0 out of 5 stars
Could not be happier!!!
I would not sleep without these. I have a school bus that used to wake me every morning at 6:30 am as it went by. No more!!! Read more
Published 24 days ago by D. Daily
4.0 out of 5 stars
works
this product helps me to sleep as my NYC apartment is very noisy at night. It is soft and comfortable.
Published 28 days ago by Cindy Talbert
5.0 out of 5 stars
soft and comfortable
These are super soft, and hence more comfortable to sleep with than many other plugs, and they do a great job knocking out a fairly wide frequency band.
Published 28 days ago by Simon Cullen
