Howard Leight LPF-1 Max Lite Uncorded Foam Earplugs Box, 200 Pair
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Howard Leight LPF-1 Max Lite Uncorded Foam Earplugs Box, 200 Pair
Customer Review: Blocks out the irritating neighbors
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a light sleeper, all kinds of noises wake me up. I got my first good night of sleep after wearing a pair of Flents Quiet Time Soft Comfort Foam Ear Plugs. Unfortunately, they were from batch of NR31s which are no longer made so I needed to find a better alternative.
After some research, I found the Max Lite LPF-1 and I can sleep more soundly for longer stretches. I usually get woken up by my neighbors bickering every night at 1am, and after wearing these, no more! I have also used the pink and yellow Howard Leight LL1 Laser Lites which you can usually pick up at CVS locally. I measured with a ruler and it looks like both the LPF-1 and LL1 are the same size width-wise (~9mm), but the LPF-1 is more comfortable to me because of the low pressure foam for my smaller ear canals. The LL1s will block more noise since they are rated NRR32 and the LPF-1 is rated NRR30. But if you have smaller ear canals that get irritated by other larger earplugs, the Max Lites may be a good alternative.
These earplugs cannot completely block out loud noises such as honking horns, but it will block out quieter ambient noises such as a car speeding by, people talking outside, car doors slamming, light snoring, hovering helicopters, etc. They have allowed me to sleep through my cat meowing for food or scratching at the door in the morning.
I did notice after wearing one pair of earplugs consistently for about 2 weeks, they stopped blocking out as much noise. After switching to a new pair, the problem was gone, so make sure you replace them periodically.
According to the packaging, these are made in the USA. A few third-party sellers on Amazon sell 12 or 20 pairs if you want to try them out before committing to a 200 pack.
Side note: To remove earplugs safely, twist like a screw to first break the seal, then pull out. Removing by pulling the earplug straight out without first twisting to break the seal can create a suction effect on your eardrum and possibly cause damage to your hearing.
Customer Review: How did I ever live without these?!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using these ear plugs for the past few years, and I don't know how I got through a decade of marriage without them! My husband was quite the snorer... And I am a VERY light sleeper. The slightest little things wake me up. And I would be up alllllll night, nudging him back onto his side. His life improved, too, since he was allowed to sleep comfortably on his back without me pushing at him all night.
I can now sleep through all of those little things that used to wake me, AND the snoring! I recommend combining the earplugs with the use of a fan. I keep my floor fan on, facing away, and I am in my own little blissful quiet zone. Make sure that you follow the directions for using the earplugs or they may not work properly.
Advice for those who complained about the size: These generally come in three sizes. The higher the noise reduction rating, the larger the ear plug is, and more noise gets blocked out:
Smallest, with lowest noise reduction (But still pretty darn good!) : NRR30 Howard Leight Maxlite Uncorded Earplugs hearing protection 200 pair
Medium in size and NRR, and these are my favorites : NRR32 Howard Leight LL1 Laser Lite Uncorded Earplugs hearing protection 200 pair
For larger ear canals, and with the highest NRR of this brand/style : NRR33 Howard Leight Max-1 Uncorded Earplugs 200 pair
Customer Review: Best earplugs I've found!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have tried several different brands from the drugstore because I sleep with earplugs in due to my husband's snoring. I only found one brand that was decent and didn't cause a lot of pain (Pretty in Pink). As a woman with small ear canals, this was a big problem, and even the "good" ones still caused pain by morning on several occasions. They also didn't last long and lost their elasticity quickly.
Then, I got a pair of these Max Lite plugs with an eye mask I purchased. I tried them and liked them so much that I dug the little plastic bag they came in out of the garbage so that I could find the brand name and order more.
I've been using these for several weeks now and have had no pain due to the "low pressure" foam. They do a great job at sealing out noise - better than any of the previous brands I've used. They also retain their elasticity well which makes it easy to re-use them without having to open a new package all the time. They roll up tight for easy insertion into small ears night after night.
Although you have to buy a large quantity, I think it is totally worth it. Plug for plug, these are much cheaper than buying them a few pairs at a time from the drugstore. Plus, I like that they are individually packaged by the pair. That makes it easy to throw a handful into a suitcase, keep an extra pair in my purse, etc.
Great product. Can't recommend enough.
Customer Review: "I think you're just what I needed" like the Cars Song
Summary: 5 Stars
I needed a big box of earplugs that were cheap and effective as well as comfortable. My wife is picky about comfort but can use soft earplugs. I wanted affordable ones that I can keep everywhere for quick access- backpacks, purses, bedside, in the car, in my pockets, etc. We use them for many reasons:
- studying
- sleeping
- air travel (I swear it prevents jetlag, allows you to sleep on the flight, reduces stress)
- subway/train travel (reduces the stress from loud, long rides on these beasts)
- shooting
- shutting out the higher decibel levels emanating from children and babies (takes the edge off of the massive stress this little monsters can inflict on adults while allowing you to still hear and respond to them)
These met our needs for the right price and I never have to worry about not having enough around until the box is empty and I can buy another box. I am a loyal customer and will re-order these continuously if the price and quality stay the same. If not I'll find another kind. But for now they are added to my "shopping list" for periodic replenishment.
Customer Review: go in and stay where they belong
Summary: 5 Stars
I need ear plugs for riding motorcycles and for some clay shooting, and I have tried a number of different plugs with very mixed results. Maybe, my ear canals are crooked, but with many plugs it takes quite some time to find a way to push them in properly; these just go in and stay there. Some other plugs would go in fine but would go out when I pull the helmet over my ears, or as I ride; this doesn't happen with these plugs - they just stay inside.
The level of insulation is appropriate, no complaints at all; I can still hear a normal conversation, but the wind noise, the engine noice and the blasts do not penetrate the plugs.
Level of comfort is average, I cannot say that the plugs are softer or in any other way more comfortable than the others that I'd tried; I also do not have a sleeping problem yet, so I don't have any idea of how will it feel to sleep with the plugged-up ears.
One should definitely listen to what the instruction says and remove the plugs in a slow twisting motion; otherwise, the vacuum may eventually break an eardrum.