Hearing Protection – Filter Motorsport Noise With NoNoise Earplugs

I debated buying a high priced set of ear plugs when my purple foamies work well and are cheap enough. However, based on reviews I read, I pulled the trigger. My opinion? Meh. I wouldn’t buy them if I knew what I know now. They are not worth $30…but close.

Pros:
1. They are reusable. My foamies only go in my ears a few times before they get difficult to insert. The no noise plugs are reusable…and washable. They go in easy every time, but you have to be careful to get them in correctly.

2. I can hear other people talking to me. With my foamies, once they’re in, forget about having a normal conversation with somebody. The no noise allow me to have a conversation with someone with my plugs in and helmet on. This is helpful when talking to a parking attendant or park ranger.

Cons:
1. They do not block out anymore wind noise than the foamies. The no noise plugs do seem to block more of the engine noise, but at highway speeds the wind noise is the same or worse than the foamies.

2. If you don’t get them seated correctly when you put them in, they hurt. I have to concentrate on getting them inserted in my ear so they go in straight. They are not as soft and forgiving as foamies.

Overall:
Since I have them already, and my pros and cons cancel each other out, I’ll keep them. I have returned items to Twisted Throttle with no problems in the past, so I know the process is not difficult…but I don’t hate the no noise plugs enough to go through the process. Having said that, if I knew what I know now, I wouldn’t have paid $30 for the plugs. I use the no noise if I’m in an urban environment, but for highway trips and trips of two or more days, I’ll stick with the foamies.