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To: whitedog57
You will never fly again without some type of ear plug, once you try them. This muffles most of the noise from the plane and the annoying passengers. When I've forgotten to bring some along, I just roll up kleenex wads and use them instead. Try it, you'll be glad you did.


77 posted on 03/29/2006 8:50:58 AM PST by texasbluebell
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To: texasbluebell

Yeah, but just not the ones pictured there. Those are E.A.R. Classics, or similar, otherwise known as the "big yellow cylinders." They work really well but are not very comfortable, due to their size, relative stiffness and open cell foam. I'd suggest any of the plugs with a smooth outer coating, and preferably ones made of a very soft foam - E.A.R. "EARSofts" or Howard Leight "Laser Lites" are very good. I always wear foam earplugs when riding my motorcycle (for the wind noise, not the engine, which is not that loud) and so have had the opportunity to try quite a few different types. Some people have unusually large ear canals and may need a larger diameter plug for effective sealing. EARSofts and EARSoft Neons are available in two sizes.

I got myself a set of custom-moulded silicone earplug speakers for use while riding, flying, etc. With all the external noise (or at least 20 dB(A)) blocked out you can enjoy listening to music from a personal player at a reasonable level that won't harm your hearing.


123 posted on 03/29/2006 10:12:39 AM PST by -YYZ-
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