Mack's Ear Seals with Removable Cord (Pair)

by Mack's

Product Features

• Seals out noise with a noise reduction rating of 27 decibels
• Reusable and washable
• Two plastics used in the molding process allow for ease of insertion and unmatched comfort
• Convenient for hanging plugs around your neck in environments where noise comes and goes
• Quickly and easily remove the cord for water activities; incredibly soft for extreme comfort

Product Description

Reusable, washable, dual purpose earplugs. Seals Out Water: Swim; Shower; Bathe; Water sports. Seals Out Noise: 27 NRR for power tools; Loud concerts; Shooting; Racing events, etc. Incredibly soft seal rings for extreme comfort. Noise Reduction Rating: 27 Decibels (when used as directed). The range of noise reduction ratings for existing hearing protectors is approximately 0 to 30 (high numbers denote greater effectiveness).

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 12.2 x 3.4 inches ; 0.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000KOMHDO
• UPC: 033732000116
• Item model number: CX
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,883 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #64 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Ear Care > Earplugs

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome earplugs - love these, June 17, 2009

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M. Mills "inquisitive designer" (East Coast, USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought a pair of Mack's Ear Seals a few years ago at a local drug store, and they are some of the best reusable earplugs you can buy -- certainly the best I've ever used. They have a neon yellow rubber base topped with four graded silicone flanges. From tip to end, they're about one inch long.

The NRR (noise reduction rating) of these earplugs is 27 decibels, and man, do they work well. I wear them primarily at concerts and find that they allow me to hear the band clearly, but they reduce the noise level to a comfortable volume.

I also wear these earplugs while traveling (a godsend in planes, trains, and youth hostels), and sometimes while sleeping at home to block out the really loud chirping birds that have nested in the tree outside our bedroom window. These earplugs cancel out small sounds entirely.

The grippy silicone flanges keep these earplugs in place. The fit is pretty comfortable, much more so than I find memory foam earplugs to be, and I have average-sized ear canals. (For those with smaller ear canals, I would recommend Etymotic's Baby Blues Earplugs.) Wearing Mack's Ear Seals while sleeping works fine for me because I tend to sleep on my back; however, those who sleep on their sides or stomachs may not find these earplugs comfortable against a pillow because the yellow ends stick out past the ear.

Mack's Ear Seals are made of silicone and rubber, so they are perfect for those with latex allergies and are waterproof. They come in a clear rectangular snap case, which is handy for traveling. In addition to the plugs, you also get a thin detachable cord. I have personally never used the cord, but I see how it could be useful for sporting events, etc. Recommended!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Need to use them correctly!, May 17, 2008

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Maggie Smith - See all my reviews

If you gently twist them into your ear, you can hear NOTHING other than the buzzing in your own head!

These are probably the best I've ever tried.

2 drawbaks:

1. they have a stem that sticks out too much to make them appropriate for sleeping with

2. they are slightly big, which means that you constantly feel them in your ear, if you're on the small side. No way you can avoid that completely with any plug, but it is a bit uncomfortable.

When you take them off, though, you just suddenly realize you were sitting in a room full of noises you never even noticed--until you saw what real silence is about!

Remember to always TWIST them out, not pull them out, as they may make your ears pop badly...

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars waste of $2, June 24, 2007

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Jill M. Gueydan "jill" (new york, new york) - See all my reviews
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I bought these after using the molding waxy ones thinking that the plugs provided a better seal - wrong! Plugs are comfortable, but the amount of noise blocked is minimal at best. I would try something else, but do note that most people find the right ear plugs through trial and error