HEAROS Xtreme Ear plugs - Best In Class Noise Cancelling Disposable Foam Earplugs With NRR 33 Hearing Protection, 14 pairs

I have had problems with severe insomnia and started wearing earplugs at night years ago. I have tried a LOT of different types of earplugs, including "swimmer" ones as well as "non-disposable" ones that are made for night use. Nothing is better than these. If you check the decibel rating, I have never found anything with a better one. They squish easily to form into your ears, and then expand to block out sound. They don't block out everything (heavy snoring), but they sure help a LOT. I won't buy any other earplug! And, these are better than disposable. When you get a little earwax buildup, throw these in the laundry (WASH AND DRY!!!) and they'll come out good as new. I would rate these 10 out of 5 if I could!!

My wife snores like a chainsaw. I was losing sleep. Nothing on the market helped until I found these. They are soft and comfortable. If inserted correctly, it blocks most sound. Perfect for snoring partners. Dont get divorced, get these!

One of us has a snoring problem. One of us has a sleeping problem. Not a good mix! Without pointing any fingers -- these Hearos are our heroes! One of us has tried a lot of earplugs (the other has tried and is trying a number of snoring reduction methods). We had come to the conclusion that earplugs just don't work against snoring. It seems to happen at a level that just can't be blocked. After trying many foam plugs, and then the expensive ribbed ear-canal plugs that can run $30 a set, we were ready to give up. We have even spent some time in separate bedrooms, but that seems like a relationship tragedy.However, reading the numerous review on Hearos, many customers had said they provided respite even from ardent snoring. Huzzah! Worth a shot. We were skeptical, because these plugs are -- well, cheap.To cut to the chase: these are the best anti-snoring sound-blocks one of us has ever tried. Probably it is because of the quality of the foam. If you squeeze them between thumb and forefinger before inserting in your ear canal, you can get them well inside. The back of the plug should rest against, and be held in place, by the nearby "wall" of your ear. If there is sound in the room when you insert the plugs, as they expand to a custom-fit of your hearing canals, you will experience the silence grow.That said, they are not a silver bullet. If the other person is facing you, loudly sawing, the vibrations will penetrate. At that point, we advise against beating them about the neck and face. An agreement ahead of time that you may wake them with gentle nudges, and at that point, they will roll away, and certainly off their back (often the worst position for excessive snoring), onto their far side away from you -- that will go a long way. Often just the change of position will quiet the breathing. There are also devices. The watch-like thing that gives the snorer a little electric tingle when it picks up the vibrations, is worth a long-term try. So are many supplements (pills). One of the best is stinging nettle root, and slippery elm, if part of the breathing issue is allergies. The chin strap and nose plugs are not great options, in one of our opinions.By the way, some reviewers have said they use the plugs for a couple of days and then throw them away. Yes, they are cheap, but so is one of us. We prefer to take the gently used plugs and wash them in warm water and mild soap (a drop or two of dish detergent). Let them stand on a towel to dry. You can then use them again for a few days.All in all, as snoring blocks, these work well. We've also both used them when target shooting, and while cutting boards with a screaming skill saw.Recommended!

I have been using ear plugs and this brand for many years did I say many, yes over 15 years. I use them at night since I am a very light sleeper and any noise wakes me up, so I use ear plugs for keeping out annoying sounds. However, with these on you are not totally silenced you are able to hear a door knock, your alarm clock and any loud bangs, which is great, you don't want to be totally deaf just some quiet.

Because my ears have very narrow ear canals, and one of them takes a 90 degree bend and goes straight up, I am particular about my ear plugs. Because I use earplugs for active motor sports, shooting, and chainsaw work in Hawaii, over the ear protection isn't always practical. I recently purchased 5 different brands of earplugs and put them to the test. Here's what I found, sorted for most to least favorite.Mack's Ultra Soft - My personal favorite, and at $0.17/pair, also the least expensive. They share the same small diameter of the Hearos Ultimate Softness, but are a bit more firm and a few millimeters longer. So, for me, they did a better job of subjective sound dampening, and were a bit easier to grip and pull back out. My tests are mostly in warm weather. In very cold weather, these could be too firm for some users. The Mack's and Hearos Ultimate Softness both shared the same smaller diameter.Hearos Ultimate Softness - These were the softest, most comfortable plugs I tested. At $0.18/pair they were the second cheapest, and also my second favorite. My daughter doesn't like earplugs, as they really bother her ears, but she was at least able to tolerate these. I think most people would be pretty happy with these, however, they were not my favorite for two reasons. First reason is that they seemed to stop slightly less high-pitched sound than the other plugs. All the plugs are rated at 33 db, but that's because that is all they are allowed to be rated. Subjectively, these were at the lower end of sound blocking, but still adequate for most tasks. My only other "complaint" is that these seemed to take the longest to spring back to shape and fill the ear because they are very soft, and they are somewhat shorter than the Macks. This makes them feel a bit like they might fall out for the first minute or two, and their 2-3 millimeter shorter length makes them every so slightly more difficult to grip and remove. Both minor complaints, and these are very good plugs.Hearos Xtreme Protection - As the name implies, subjectively, these blocked the most sound of all the ones I tested. They have the same larger diameter as the 3M plugs, but are easily twice as soft/half as firm. They gave a very full feeling to the ears, but were not uncomfortable. At $0.39/pair, they were the most expensive plugs tested. They were the most effective and were quite comfortable, but the Mack's were 95% as good, and less than half the cost. These went into my shooting kit and would be my third selection, for use when max protection for a shorter wear period is ideal.Flents Quiet Contour. These plugs have a bell shape. I did not find that the shape made any improvement to sound dampening. These were on par with the Mack's for noise suppression. The downside of the wide end is that there is more material in your outer ear, which could be uncomfortable for some, and also perhaps less aesthetically appealing. However, if you're in charge of safety compliance, that extra bit makes it much easier to visually see that someone is wearing hearing protection, and it did leave more to grip for removing the plugs. At $0.30/pair, these were the second most expensive, and I do not recommend.3M 1100 - These are what was issued to me for my 22 years of military service, and the benchmark from which I was judging. About the only positive thing I'll say about them is that they came individually packaged by pairs, so you can carry or store them in dirty or wet environment easily, but these were absolutely the least comfortable of the ones I tested. I paid $ 0.27/pair for them which puts them in the middle of the pack price wise. For me, they are much too firm, and also have the largest diameter of the group. In very cold weather, they would be nearly solid. They quickly made my ears sore/itchy. As much as I usually love 3M products, I do not recommend these.For those who care about such things, I tested these several ways. I wore each pair for about an hour just to get subjective feel for long term comfort. The exception was the 3M, which I could not leave in the entire hour because they were uncomfortable. Then to test for noise reduction, I put one brand in one ear and a different brand in the other ear and work for half an hour, then switch ears. During the test, I listened to speech, music, traffic noise, etc, and noted which plugs seemed to be most effective.

These work great for side sleepers and are extremely comfortable!