Ear plugs?

joe3407nomad · 05-09-2011, 10:27 AM

I'd like advice on ear plugs, I have tintiitus but not too bad. I'm looking for something to keep out the wind and maybe listen to the MP#, any suggestions?
Thanks
Joe

audiogooroo · 05-09-2011, 12:17 PM

These are what I use: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/...cians-monitors
Not cheap, but extremely high quality.
A cheaper version that doesn't require a visit to the audiologist: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/...driver-monitor
There are still less expensive options to be sure, but from my perspective, I have to take good care of my hearing if I want to keep eating. :)

usranger74 · 05-09-2011, 12:36 PM

I wear ear plugs and have for yrs. I wear an open face helmet.

I buy them at Walmart - they are disposable and cheap and they work. Makes a big difference by the end of the day.

**ringadingh** · 05-09-2011, 12:58 PM

I also wear the foam disposable ear plugs, they do a suitable job for my purposes and are pretty cheap. I usually only use them on longer rides with my 1/2 helmet.

jims · 05-09-2011, 01:10 PM

Chalk me up for foam ear plugs too. Was an absolute necessity on my KLR if wearing a half helmet, noise for one and second to keep the flying insects out of my ears - an additional riding hazard in amish country when they spread the manure.

**schoeney** · 05-09-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogooroo

These are what I use: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/...cians-monitors
Not cheap, but extremely high quality.
A cheaper version that doesn't require a visit to the audiologist: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/...driver-monitor
There are still less expensive options to be sure, but from my perspective, I have to take good care of my hearing if I want to keep eating. :)

Daryl, I have the opposite problem. If I paid those prices I couldn't eat ;)

Joe, I am a fan of using ear protection. Just the wind can do alot of damage. Now crank up the MP3 to max and I am OK with that....go figure.

I use plugs (disposable foam) when I wear my half helmet but not my full helmet. I am thinking about getting a "quiet" 3/4 helmet so I get the best of both worlds; don't need to use plugs and stay cool.

jmax5105 · 05-09-2011, 03:12 PM

I've got a pair of these: http://tinyurl.com/3pp6xcj
I really like them, they do a good job of blocking out wind noise, come with several different sized earbuds to fit in your ears, and they really have a good sound to them for something under $100. The only problem I've found with in-the-ear type stuff is that when you stop you can see your buddy's mouth moving and know that he's talking to you.... but you just can't hear him all that well.

leadbelly · 05-09-2011, 08:00 PM

I use these ear buds, sound is very good, high sensitivity so they can be fairly loud when needed and inexpensive. http://ca.skullcandy.com/shop/ink-d-sc-black-black.html

AlabamaNomadRider · 05-09-2011, 08:07 PM

I usually go to the PX at Redstone Arsenal and buy the Army issue type. Worked good when I was on the firing range.

ballast · 05-09-2011, 08:23 PM

I had a custom pair made at one of the cycle shows some time ago. allow me to listen to ipod at a reasonable level. I will now be using the Scala team set when 2 up. I will try that with foam plugs as I believe they will block wind noise but allow voice through.

joe3407nomad · 05-09-2011, 08:43 PM

Schoeney, I only listen to quiet music, LOL!

**nomadbehappy** · 05-09-2011, 10:05 PM

I use a set of ear plugs that i had an audiologist make for me. They cost me $80 with a "noise break" in them (allows me to hear but blocks wind noise). I think it was an additional $40 to have them made with speakers. This was about 4 years ago. Often at bike shows there is a booth with someone making them. IMHO, ear plugs are as important a piece of safety equipment as a helmet.

anchornomad · 05-10-2011, 12:00 AM

Road with the hearing aids today to see what the new Nolan Air 43 would do with them in. Actually was quite good with the full shield and the chin bar attached. A very good seal on the helmet and quiet as well as very cool. For your info. Have a safe day. Dennis

biggmoppy · 05-10-2011, 07:35 AM

I had a pair made up at Americade last year for less than $100. That may seem like a lot but the molded plugs do a lot better job, both road and wind noise reduced and more comfortable. I had the filter installed in mine and at highway speeds can hear both music and intercom better than I can without the ear buds in.

Sin City Stan · 05-10-2011, 08:15 AM

I posted this awhile ago. It's an article on testing ear plugs by Motor Cycle News.

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05-09-2011, 12:17 PM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Ear plugs? These are what I use: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/...cians-monitors Not cheap, but extremely high quality. A cheaper version that doesn't require a visit to the audiologist: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/...driver-monitor There are still less expensive options to be sure, but from my perspective, I have to take good care of my hearing if I want to keep eating. :) __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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05-09-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	Ear plugs? I wear ear plugs and have for yrs. I wear an open face helmet. I buy them at Walmart - they are disposable and cheap and they work. Makes a big difference by the end of the day. __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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05-09-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Ear plugs? I also wear the foam disposable ear plugs, they do a suitable job for my purposes and are pretty cheap. I usually only use them on longer rides with my 1/2 helmet. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-09-2011, 01:10 PM	#5
jims Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lancaster County, PA Posts: 261	Ear plugs? Chalk me up for foam ear plugs too. Was an absolute necessity on my KLR if wearing a half helmet, noise for one and second to keep the flying insects out of my ears - an additional riding hazard in amish country when they spread the manure. __________________ 2007 Nomad - Black/Titanium Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-09-2011, 03:12 PM	#7
jmax5105 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Payson, UT Posts: 113	Ear plugs? I've got a pair of these: http://tinyurl.com/3pp6xcj I really like them, they do a good job of blocking out wind noise, come with several different sized earbuds to fit in your ears, and they really have a good sound to them for something under $100. The only problem I've found with in-the-ear type stuff is that when you stop you can see your buddy's mouth moving and know that he's talking to you.... but you just can't hear him all that well.
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05-09-2011, 08:00 PM	#8
leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	Ear plugs? I use these ear buds, sound is very good, high sensitivity so they can be fairly loud when needed and inexpensive. http://ca.skullcandy.com/shop/ink-d-sc-black-black.html __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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05-09-2011, 08:07 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Ear plugs? I usually go to the PX at Redstone Arsenal and buy the Army issue type. Worked good when I was on the firing range. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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05-09-2011, 08:23 PM	#10
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Ear plugs? I had a custom pair made at one of the cycle shows some time ago. allow me to listen to ipod at a reasonable level. I will now be using the Scala team set when 2 up. I will try that with foam plugs as I believe they will block wind noise but allow voice through. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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05-09-2011, 08:43 PM	#11
joe3407nomad Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upstate South Carolina Posts: 265	Ear plugs? Schoeney, I only listen to quiet music, LOL!
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05-09-2011, 10:05 PM	#12
nomadbehappy Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Barrie, ON Posts: 332	Ear plugs? I use a set of ear plugs that i had an audiologist make for me. They cost me $80 with a "noise break" in them (allows me to hear but blocks wind noise). I think it was an additional $40 to have them made with speakers. This was about 4 years ago. Often at bike shows there is a booth with someone making them. IMHO, ear plugs are as important a piece of safety equipment as a helmet. __________________ Brian Muscat bamuscat@gmail.com Barrie, ON KawaNOW #1404 2008 Kawasaki Nomad (Ultra) *Red* and Black because they're the fastest colours! Winter is nature's way of telling us to add more *Chrome!*
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05-10-2011, 12:00 AM	#13
anchornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Evansburg, Alberta Canada Posts: 293	Ear plugs? Road with the hearing aids today to see what the new Nolan Air 43 would do with them in. Actually was quite good with the full shield and the chin bar attached. A very good seal on the helmet and quiet as well as very cool. For your info. Have a safe day. Dennis __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE *2007 Nomad Black & Titanium - Dennis -Evansburg, Alberta Canada KawaNOW #01721
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05-10-2011, 07:35 AM	#14
biggmoppy Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orillia, Ontario Posts: 20	Ear plugs? I had a pair made up at Americade last year for less than $100. That may seem like a lot but the molded plugs do a lot better job, both road and wind noise reduced and more comfortable. I had the filter installed in mine and at highway speeds can hear both music and intercom better than I can without the ear buds in.
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05-10-2011, 08:15 AM	#15
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Ear plugs? I posted this awhile ago. It's an article on testing ear plugs by Motor Cycle News. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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