Must be honest never even noticed any "wind noise" the full face helmet seems to eliminate that, for me anyway.

I have a bluetooth earpiece in one side for comms and music ????

For longer trips at higher speeds I use this type. Bought my last set in Global for about 25 Baht. The cord pulls out. I don't use that as it transfers noise.

 

I buy helmets for ventilation which of course translates to noise. 

3 hours ago, VocalNeal said:

For longer trips at higher speeds I use this type. Bought my last set in Global for about 25 Baht. The cord pulls out. I don't use that as it transfers noise.

 

I buy helmets for ventilation which of course translates to noise. 

I bought the one which tested good in impact but had the best ventilation also.

They said it was too cold for Canada - and that is why I bought it.

First helmet I rode with here that I did not have a wet scalp when I took it off.

3 hours ago, canthai55 said:

First helmet I rode with here that I did not have a wet scalp when I took it off.

Why I always wear a balaclava. Also helps when putting helmet on while wearing glasses.

I've been using the Howard Leight Laser Lites for the past 15 years.  They're very comfortable and the best out of all that I tried.  It took me a while to get used to riding with them but now I feel very uncomfortable riding without them.  It will probably sound strange (no pun intended) but I can hear the engine and other mechanical parts better with the plugs in than I can without.

 

I used the foam one without any problems. You can actually adjust ambient sound depending on how tight you insert them.

 

I agree with the above poster's expereience that I hear the engine and other cars more when I'm using earlplugs as it seem to filter out windnoise.

 

I have tinittus and I blame years of riding loud exhuast. The earplugs help me avoid headaches after rides.  

UPDATE - NOW LOOK 'EAR...
 

I found the replies in this thread most useful. 
 

Unfortunately, I have to report that the foam earplugs I've been using have buggered up my hearing, and they were supposed to protect it. I've lost about 80% of hearing in my left ear. I'm assuming the earplug has pushed some latent wax deeper into the canal and caused a blockage. I'm currently using an eardrop solution to try and clear the obstruction, but so far, no improvement. If it stays like this, I'll have to visit an ENT specialist and get a proper cleaning.

But I won't be using foam earplugs again after this. I'll let you know what I finally decide and how they compare to the expanding foam plugs.
 

Stubby