Custom earplugs

[jfeagin]

My current plugs are starting to stiffen up and sometimes even fall out while riding. Kind of annoying...

Anybody got a recommendation on custom plugs?

 

[gkotlin]

I like the Big Ear custom molded plugs. There are many supplier out there.

 

[barry38]

I got mine from the hearing aid guy in the local Sears store. Perfect fit, took about 2 weeks to get them, had this set for over 3 years.

 

[1up5down]

barry38;190468 wrote: I got mine from the hearing aid guy in the local Sears store. Perfect fit, took about 2 weeks to get them, had this set for over 3 years.

Hey Barry! I have seen you out this season (I know it's only been a few dates). Hope to see you out there soon. I'm in for Monday and the endurance day.

Allen

 

[j_fuggin_t]

whats a custom set run these days??

 

[Mikey75702]

If you have any bike shows coming to the area, check them... got mine done at the show for $60? And they were ready in an hour.

 

[Matt]

Jeff, Brian Blume can make them.. I think he asks around $70... I'll make sure the kit comes to Road America.

 

[snikwad]

surefire EP3/4 earplugs are bad ass. so bad ass you forget to take them out as they adjust for loud and then conversation volume.
they ran me about $10 tho.

 

[j_fuggin_t]

Matt;190532 wrote: Jeff, Brian Blume can make them.. I think he asks around $70... I'll make sure the kit comes to Road America.

sweet, i'll take a look at them, but at the moment my 6 pair for $5 sounds great :haha:

 

[Thunderace]

Mikey75702;190525 wrote: If you have any bike shows coming to the area, check them... got mine done at the show for $60? And they were ready in an hour.

Mike,

I got my pair from the guy at the Timonium show. He gave me a business card and of course I threw it away. By chance did you get your's there as well? If so, do you have his information?

 

[barry38]

1up5down;190475 wrote: Hey Barry! I have seen you out this season (I know it's only been a few dates). Hope to see you out there soon. I'm in for Monday and the endurance day.

Allen

I'll be there for both!

 

[Mikey75702]

No I didn't... I got mine at the dc show. I have the info though... the guy is from out of state... let me know if you want that info.

And just an FYI... I am pretty sure all hearing aid places will make them as well.

 

[jfeagin]

j_fuggin_t;190551 wrote: sweet, i'll take a look at them, but at the moment my 6 pair for $5 sounds great :haha:

I've tried the various foam plugs and such, they didn't work well for me. Never could get a good seal. Sometimes, cheap is just cheap. Right now, I'm using a set that's made for use at shooting ranges. It's one of those that has what looks like a tree of cups as well as a sort of ring that seats inside the shell of the ear. Very comfortable. Cost me $16 shipped and started off great. But they've started popping out lately for no apparent reason and it's pretty distracting in the middle of a corner.

Anyway, thanks for all the info so far. Sounds like custom plugs will run at least $50 - $100, depending on various factors. My ears are definitely worth something in that range to me.

 

[j_fuggin_t]

jfeagin;190602 wrote:
Anyway, thanks for all the info so far. Sounds like custom plugs will run at least $50 - $100, depending on various factors. My ears are definitely worth something in that range to me.

i use the foam ones, and i'm able to get them to seat but it takes too much time and if they aren't just right i can hear that thing called an m4 gp loud n clear LOL, i used to not use them but i grew tired of not being able to hear for a while after the end of the day lol

 

[geekmug]

I have been using these do-it-yourself custom earplugs: Radians Custom Molded Ear Plugs (NRR 26). Not quite as good as the professional ones because the surface isn't as perfectly smooth, but just wash them from time to time.