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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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119 of 121 people found the following review helpful
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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!
126 of 129 people found the following review helpful
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.
67 of 72 people found the following review helpful
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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
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
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
Love them!
Without ear plugs, my husband or other household noise wakes me over and over again every night. I have small ear canals, and have frequently had to cut down other ear plugs or... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Jules
Haros Ultimate Softness earplugs
they are very soft and comfortable, so don't interrupt sleep. they fit well in one of my ears but not the other--one of my ear holes is larger and the hearos slips out. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Darby L. Price
Terrible product
After reading the great reviews this product got I decided to try them out. Worst earplugs ever! They are difficult to put in your ear and don't eliminate noise at all...
Published 1 month ago by BB
I fear you not upstairs neighbor!
A friend let me use earplugs he uses at work, but they barely made it through a week and were difficult to put in my ears. This Hearos product works really well. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kat Marie
Best Earplugs
We live in an apartment downtown. Sometimes the neighbors make noise, sometimes, it's the sound of the city out the window. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. Respass
the softest and the best
I have small ear openings, and these are the softest and most comfortable ear plugs I have tried. They work well for blocking noise from city streets and hotel hallways when... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cate
Pretty soft and nicely fit!
These are not my first ear plugs, but best so far. The previous were not as comfortable as these. Also the noise is almost gone!
Published 2 months ago by feline
Soft and effective!
These guys are among the best earplugs I've used. They're incredibly soft and effective. My neighbors are doing some construction early in the morning, and this drowns them out... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jason J. Ma
Very Impressed!
After trying literally everything to stop my husband's snoring, to no avail, I gave up and purchased the "Pink" ear plugs. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Colleen B.
Good
Starts to hurt ears if worn a long time. (all ear plugs i've tried do that). But good for short period of . Moldable and easy to fit.
Published 2 months ago by Anna Anna
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