Howard Leight MAX1 Earplugs Uncorded NRR33 Box/200 Count
by Howard Leight
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Howard Leight MAX1 Earplugs Uncorded NRR33 Box/200 Count
Customer Review: Super Effective and Very Comfortable
Summary: 5 Stars
I've tried several kinds of earplugs and these have been the most effective & comfortable for me. Outstanding noise attenuation under all circumstances: Yard work, noisy power tools, shooting, etc. but I'd never wear them on the motorcycle (the helmet blocks enough noise) or anything like that--I like to hear what's going on around me. Also a great sleep aid or to simply keep out unwanted/distracting sounds.
They're kind of big but are comfortable for me. I agree with the idea of finding them in a small package to try the fit before buying them in bulk; the only problem with that is I've never seen the smaller sizes in small packs. They're so soft they can be squished pretty small before inserting them; the smaller you roll them, the easier they are to insert. For a really good seal, after it's inserted in the ear it helps to keep your fingertip on the end of the plug a few seconds while it expands. Care needs to be taken removing them because of the good seal; I gently twist the plug when removing it. I have reused a single pair even tho they're disposable; they're washable. I was amazed at how effective and comfortable these were after I first found them in the small package at the local whalemart, so it was nice to find them in bulk here at Amazon.
Customer Review: Practical earplugs
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used this type of earplug for several years for industrial safety and for quiet sleep at night. I have tried every type of earplug available and settled on this type as the best.
Most of the high attentuation ear plugs on the market are made of wax or a material something like memory foam. The cells of the foam plugs are impregnated with a material that enables the foam to expand slowly after compression. You compress the ear plugs and they hold the compressed shape long enough to insert them in your ears - then they expand to fill your ear canal, blocking off paths into your ear from the outside world. Without the slow decompression feature, it's nearly impossible to insert foam into your ears. The higher density of the plug material also improves the foam's attenuation.
If you use ear plugs all the time, as I do, you learn there are ways to reuse them - making them more economical. These ear plugs can be reused more ofter than most because they have a thin skin on their surface that slows the loss of the compressive memory of the ear plug foam. The skin also also makes it easier to clean these ear plugs. In summary; they last longer and attentuate sound as well as any other ear plugs I have found.
Customer Review: A favorable plug for my favorite plugs
Summary: 5 Stars
I usually purchase Howard Leight earplugs at a local CVS store, but they had disappeared from the chain (though they've since returned), and all other local drugstore chains.
I've tried many different brands of earplugs over the years, and found none either as effective at blocking noise, or as physically comfortable, as Howard Leight, and I wasn't about to waste my money on an inferior brand.
The only problem buyng online is that the best deals are on boxes of 200 pairs, which is far more than I expect to need. Still, at about $16.00 for those 200 pr. (excluding shipping; I tpyically spent $2.99 for only FIVE pairs at CVS), the per-pair cost is a tiny fraction of what I spent before and, because each pair in the 200-count box is individually sealed, they should last nearly forever.
No earplug is perfect; few noises are eliminated entirely, but most are reduced significantly. If you have noise problems (traffic, loud neighbors, air-traffic, rock concerts etc.), you can't get a more effective earplug than Howard Leight.
Customer Review: Top performance
Summary: 5 Stars
Best earplugs made! These earplugs fit comfortably in the ears and do not cause pain after long periods of wearing them. I use these when I fly, they block out the jet noise really well, definitely better than the cheap earplugs they hand to passengers. Also great for a silent ride on commuter trains or subways.
I also use these to create a "silent space" when in public, if I need instant quiet, this is the best way achieve it. Great for people who like to study at coffeeshops, student unions, and other places where noise levels can vary from silent to rowdy. I also strongly recommend this for people who are easily distracted by ambient noise during exams or quizzes. I have a focusing problem, these definitely help in blocking out the sounds of other students' paper shuffling, chair shifting, etc, during exams.
Also, color is BRIGHT TRAFFIC CONE ORANGE! Not coral.
Customer Review: My favorite ear plugs
Summary: 5 Stars
I work in a tool shop and have worn many brands and types of ear plugs. These Howard Leight MAX1 ear plugs are the most comfortable of all the ear plugs I have ever tried and they work great. They also compress very well when you roll them between your fingers which makes them very easy to put in properly. The heavy taper at the back end insures they don't go in too far and are easy to get out. I like that they are packaged in little bags of two instead of being loose in a jar like the ones I used to buy at the drug store. If you keep them clean one pair will easily last a week, but at the price Amazon sells them that's hardly necessary. Some ear plugs make my ears itch. So far these have not. I would have preferred a flesh tone color but that is a minor nit pick as would not trade the quiet comfort for color.