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Ear Plugs (1 Pair) | Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Loud Noise, Concerts, Construction, Studying & Traveling | NRR 18

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 75 ratings
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Brand Acu-Life
Color Gray
Recommended Uses For Product Hearing Protectors
Size 1 Pair
Style NRR 18 (Sleeping)

About this item

  • HEARING PROTECTION: for Sleeping, Loud Noise, Concerts, Construction, Heavy Machinery, Music, and other loud environments. Also great for creating silence
  • CONVENIENT: Includes 1 Pair perfect for travel and reuse
  • BLOCKS IMPULSE SOUND: Comfortable fit that helps eliminate any "plugged-up" feeling
  • 18 DECIBEL NRR (Noise Reduction Rate)
  • HEALTHY LIVING: Acu-Life has designed and developed innovative health products for over 35 years
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Product Description

Special purpose hearing protectors designed to allow low level sounds, not harmful to hearing, to pass through and reach the ear canals. Acu-Life is a world leader for innovative self-care products. For over 35 years Acu-Life has designed and developed self-care products that positively impact the lives of people throughout the world.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.5 x 1 x 1.75 inches; 0.48 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 400710
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2008
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Apothecary Products, LLC
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00E8HAE9S
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 75 ratings

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Safety Information

Keep earplugs away from infants and small children as they may get caught in the windpipe and create a choking hazard. If you should experience pain or discomfort when using this product, please discontinue use.

Directions

Directions: With clean hands, slowly roll plug into a thin, crease-free cylinder ; while compressed, insert plug into ear canal. Fitting is easier if outer ear is pulled outwards and upwards during insertion ; With fingertips, hold plug in place until it begins to expand and block noise.

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Customer reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars
75 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality and functionality of the kitchen product. They mention it allows normal sounds to be heard reasonably, suppresses most noise, and reacts well to sudden loud noises. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the comfort and size.

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21 customers mention "Sound quality"15 positive6 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the product. They mention it allows for normal sounds to be heard reasonably while shutting down when something loud hits their ears. They say they suppress most of that noise and react well to sudden loud noises, preventing damage to their ears. Some say the volume is reduced but noticeably clearer than using foam.

"...They react well to sudden loud noises preventing damage to your ears. I used to always wear a pair of these when playing in my band on stage...." Read more

"...They allow for normal sounds to be heard reasonably while "shutting down" when something loud hits your ear...." Read more

"...sessions with a full band with loud amps and drums and my ears never ring after practice. Practice also sounds better than ever before...." Read more

"...Not only did they not allow for hearing conversation, the music audio was muddled/distorted by these to the point that we just abandoned them in..." Read more

13 customers mention "Functionality"13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it's useful for when sound people are setting up microphones. Some say the ear plugs work great for the value.

"...a small practice room with two guitars and a drummer they worked well to save my hearing...." Read more

"...Also very useful for when the sound people are setting up microphones and there's liable to be painful and damaging feedback...." Read more

"These ear plugs work great for the value. They are like a pair I purchased years ago and have used a lot, but I finally lost one of them...." Read more

"Works well but not as well as headset type ear protectors but that is probably true for any in the ear plug...." Read more

5 customers mention "Ear plug quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the ear plugs. They mention they're effective, practical, and amazing.

"These earplugs are amazing! I got them for my husband who plays in a band and has tried several types of earplugs...." Read more

"...My job involves loud music at times. These plugs are the best. You can actually hear people talking but takes the loud sound out." Read more

"As far as musicians earplugs these are the most effective plugs I've used...." Read more

"practical ear plugs..." Read more

10 customers mention "Comfort"5 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the product. Some mention it's comfortable enough to wear all day and feels more relaxed, while others say it tends to make the ear canal sore after extended use.

"...Why? These are medium soft silicon and can be worn for hours without irritation. Well done!" Read more

"...down side to these is that the inserts themselves are not that comfortable for many hours...." Read more

"...spit of a touch of vasoline on the ear part and they are comfortable enough to wear all day, much better than muffs or foam plugs...." Read more

"...is one downside to these and that is because they tend to make the ear canal a little sore after extended use because they are somewhat firm...." Read more

9 customers mention "Size"4 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the product. Some mention it's small, while others say it's too big. They also say the design doesn't fit in their ears very well.

"...Though I have found that the design does not fit in my ear very well. I can't have them in for much longer than an hour or so...." Read more

"...Practice also sounds better than ever before. Also the size of these is so much better than all others trying to be like these...." Read more

"...Not only are the flanges MUCH larger than most regular flange type ear plugs, the filter on these is also much larger than other earplugs like this...." Read more

"...The muff mics have terrible wind noise. These have none. These are small, I can still hear my calling and they still allow me to hear quiet sounds..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

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5.0 out of 5 stars impact noise
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2021
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These are great for tamping down a bit of the ambient noise, allowing you to hear and appreciate most of the sounds around you. They react well to sudden loud noises preventing damage to your ears. I used to always wear a pair of these when playing in my band on stage. Even in a small practice room with two guitars and a drummer they worked well to save my hearing. The down side to these is that the inserts themselves are not that comfortable for many hours. Certain gigs we worked six 45 minute sets and by the end of those nights I was really ready to get them out of my ears. I don't think I would recommend these for shooters, whether at a gun range or hunting because they are only rated at 18db. I would not recommend them for motorcycling for the same reason. (I engage in both of these other activities)
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Stan
1.0 out of 5 stars Hard stiff ear canal inserts rate .1 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2015
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Bought these to replace an old set of sonics circa 1980. The old set had very very soft pliable butter soft silicone that did an excellent job of reducing the shock of gunfire. This new set came with stiff hard material that is great at letting at harsh gunfire shock waves through with little attentuarion. The hard stiff baffles are nowhere as pliable and conforming as my 35 year old pair that I am reusing. My 35 year old set is far superior tho this cheap Corporate bean counter copy of what was once an excellent product.
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Justin Gottron
3.0 out of 5 stars Odd Frequencies
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2012
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These do a good enough job for the price point. They handle the vibrations that can cause damage. Though I have found that the design does not fit in my ear very well. I can't have them in for much longer than an hour or so.

The frequencies that these earplugs block and/or let in are all over the place, and can be tricky at times. When our band practices in a basement, I'll hear about half of the range of the electric guitar, but it will let in the harmonics. I'll think that someone is hitting a wrong note, but It'll just be the harmonics that I can hear loud and clear while I completely miss other notes from the lead guitar.
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Iguana
5.0 out of 5 stars They work -- but not TOO well
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2014
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They work. They stay in (even when I'm jumping around at Zumba). But -- and this is very important -- they don't block so much that I can't hear what I'm doing.

I find these are particularly useful when I'm playing violin. My left ear just gets blasted by the violin. I put one in on that side, leave the other ear free and the balance is much better (not to mention that it's no longer painful).

Also very useful for when the sound people are setting up microphones and there's liable to be painful and damaging feedback.

I don't think they're quite enough if you're going to be sitting in front of enthusiastic brass, though. I can sit IN the trombone section and have these be useful, but if trumpets or baritones get placed behind us I really need something more along the lines of what people on rider mowers use.
4 people found this helpful
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Cougar Guy
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Handy
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2015
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These ear plugs work great for the value. They are like a pair I purchased years ago and have used a lot, but I finally lost one of them. I believe they are the best "calibrated" devices for the money and they are unobtrusive unlike larger devices or over-the-ear devices. They allow for normal sounds to be heard reasonably while "shutting down" when something loud hits your ear. There is one downside to these and that is because they tend to make the ear canal a little sore after extended use because they are somewhat firm. I just wore these on an hour flight, followed by a two and one half hour connecting flight and they were great, but my ear canals were a little sore afterward. The soreness is gone in a day. I also use these for impromptu shooting sessions, or anytime I am around loud noises on a short-term basis. You can throw a pair in your pocket or travel bag, and they are always there when you need them, unlike larger ear muffs, and there are no batteries to go dead so they always work. Now that I know they are like the old pair I used to have, I am going to order more.
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Glen W.
5.0 out of 5 stars The best ear plugs for playing in a band.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2018
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The best ear plugs on the market for playing music in the jam room. They don't take so much sound away that you lose the music, they just remove the harshness. I do 2 hour jam sessions with a full band with loud amps and drums and my ears never ring after practice. Practice also sounds better than ever before. Also the size of these is so much better than all others trying to be like these. Most ear plugs are very wide and they have sharp pointy things hanging off. Why? These are medium soft silicon and can be worn for hours without irritation. Well done!
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Justin M
1.0 out of 5 stars Made sounds very "muddy"
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022
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I bought these for my brother and I to wear at the Rockzilla Tour show. Not only are the flanges MUCH larger than most regular flange type ear plugs, the filter on these is also much larger than other earplugs like this. Not only did they not allow for hearing conversation, the music audio was muddled/distorted by these to the point that we just abandoned them in order to actually hear the music correctly.
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salmondave
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for hunting ,no more ringing ears
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2013
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My sons and I hunt waterfowl. When we are all in the blind it gets ear ringing loud after the first volley. These suppress most of that noise. Electronic muffs block my own duck calls making it hard to call. The muff mics have terrible wind noise. These have none. These are small, I can still hear my calling and they still allow me to hear quiet sounds like far off goose calls or the whistle of passing wings. Put a little spit of a touch of vasoline on the ear part and they are comfortable enough to wear all day, much better than muffs or foam plugs. We attached the storage box to our call lanyards so we don't forget them. They let enough quiet sounds through to wear deer hunting too.
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Top reviews from other countries

Erland Wenn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Sound @ Live Events!-Washable-removable cartridge!
Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2022
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We play music with real drums!, these ear plugs lower the volume, but keep the sound intact, not muddy sounding like standard ear plugs-great for concerts too!
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CRC
1.0 out of 5 stars insufficient noise reduction
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2023
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used in a concert style setting - did not reduce the sound to a comfortable level
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2.0 out of 5 stars Trash…
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2021
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Not that great. Can still here background noises
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Mars
1.0 out of 5 stars Painful
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2022
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Very painful. The silicone or whatever is very hard and big!
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1.0 out of 5 stars doesn't block any sound
Reviewed in Canada on October 7, 2021
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It doesn't work to block sound and it turns out you cannot return it either so it is a total waste of money
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