Motorcycle Ear Plugs

[CharlieH]

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 ????

[VocalNeal]

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. 

[canthai55]

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.

[VocalNeal]

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.

[pseudorabies]

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.

 

[alx123]

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.  

[Stubby]

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