Customer Reviews

Milwaukee 49-17-3200 NRR 27 DB Corded Reusable Earplugs, Box of 50

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Perhaps Raimunda in the other review overlooked the quantity; the price is for a package of 50 earplugs, and at regular price that would make each pair just a little over a dollar! Very reasonable for commercial use. I don't have this exact pair but another reusable earplug that is made identically, for the same decibel rating. The description says this is the highest attenuated reusable earplug available--meaning the best ear protection from loud sounds. Once you've suffered hearing damage, such as long term tinnitus (ringing in the ears), you begin to think ear protection is worth its weight in gold! These would be convenient for yard workers, landscaping crews and offer protection from loud engine sounds that do damage to hearing over time. Even families could benefit from such protection, since hearing damage is cumulative and your children can be affected by the noise levels, as well as the parent using the mower or weedeater repetitively over the summer. I had months of tinnitus from similar damage, and it finally was corrected thankfully; however, now I know how important devices like these are. (Note: they're currently listed in the Gold Box for almost half the original price, so an even better deal--cheap enough to buy lifetime supply and share with family.)

Well, I saw this box of 50 packs of 27db reduction earplugs for 14.99 w/ Free Shipping and couldn't resist. I've bought similar pairs in the past for $5-$8 each, so the price tag was great.

They are packaged into a distribution box (meant for commercial use from the looks of it), and each set is individually contained in a plastic storage carry box with a loop to hook onto belts, clips, D-rings, etc. Opened up, the earplugs come connected to a plastic line which allows them to stay hanging from your neck when not in your ears. The plugs themselves are made from a soft rubber like material, and overall construction is pretty good.

The biggest thing to do is make sure to read the directions for proper ear protection. People not used to this style of ear plug often just try to shove them in their ear and call it good. You actually have to pull your ear up and back at an angle, in order to get a straight line up for the plugs to go in for a proper fit. Then, as mentioned on the box, if you hold your hands over your ears (with the plugs in) the noise difference should be almost unnoticeable. This means they're working. Proper fitting is up to the wearer. Follow the instructions and they'll be just fine.

Otherwise, at $15 for 50 pair of solid ear plugs, this is a great deal. Leave some in the garage, some with your range bags, a pair in the cars, etc. (Or use them commercially as intended).

This is a great deal, and great set of plugs for the money.

I bought these while on a gold box special for under thirteen dollars for 50 pairs. Each comes in its own plastic box with a belt loop so you don't have to store them in your pocket. This style is soooo much easier to use and not lose compared to the individual foam ones. For those who do not think they offer hearing protection, if placed into the ear properly they certainly do. The key is creating suction when you put them in your ear canal. For some this may take a few attempts. The local shipyards, naval bases, and construction companies use this type and the foam ones for their employees and the employees I've spoken with prefer this style over the foam. I do agree that having over the ear muffs work better depending on actual specs, but then cost, convenience, and compliance may not make having them available feasible.

These work pretty well. Are they as good as my expensive over the ear muffs that I wear when using power equiptment? No. Are they handy to keep in the briefcase or pocketbook because you never know when that movie or show you attend is going to be too loud? Yes. Are they better in an emergency than stuffing toilet paper in your ears? Yes.

These work great, if you use them right. If they don't seem to do much, they are not far enough in you ear. Not super comfy, but super cheap, at least when I bought them. Great for work if you don't need to wear them all the time, they easily hang around you neck by the cord without falling off. Lifetime supply if just for a couple people. They each come in their own little plastic case.

I've used the Milwaukee Air Soft ear plugs several times. They are very good. They reduce the noise levels when I am mowing my lawn and I know that is good for my hearing. Also they are easy to clean with dish soap and water. I recommend them.

Outstanding buy for the money.
I use these for motorcycle riding and they work well WHEN FULLY INSERTED IN THE EAR CANAL. It makes a huge difference. For the reviewer who was disappointed in the performance, perhaps he is not inserting the plugs fully in the ear canal. The method that I use (from reading earplug insertion instructions) is: for the left ear, reach around the head with the right hand and pull down on the left earlob to open the ear canal while inserting the plug with the left hand. For the right ear, reach around the head with the left hand and pull down on the earlob while inserting with the right hand. Simply trying to shove the plug into the ear canal doesn't work for me...it only partially enters and nearly falls out.
For motorcyclists, the tethers are very helpful to avoid loss, and I can still hear my bluetooth phone mp3 with the volume turned up in the helmet speaker. Wind noise is dramatically reduced.

I purchased this box of 50 plugs for $8.95, normally selling for around $20. I'm not sure if anyone would pay the MSRP of $122.20. I ganged it with another product to get free shipping.

I use headphone protectors for yard work. They leak a lot of sound around my sunglasses. These protectors prevent that, but they still allow too much noise for me. So, I use both protectors and get the best sound reduction ever.

I also like the construction that is much better than the foam units.

I don't give much weight to 'doctor's' who write review's on websites, - so I was pretty disappointed when it looked like the physician who rated this device poorly - was right. When I first put them in they offered NO noise reduction/protection.

However, cutting off the ends of the plugs with a razor knife makes them work PERFECTLY for me.
- one size does not fit all, but these are adjustable (with a knife) to fit.
In my case I cut them off just below the first flange (from the tip) - and they now seal just like they should. They cut off perfectly smooth and rounded - actually much more 'blunt' than they started, making them more comfortable, and more useful.

unlike foam these are very reusable and not as cumbersome as the ear muff style