It comes as a two part putty. Throw on a frsh pair of plastic shop gloves, measure out about a 1/3 of a teaspoon of each component and knead them together 'till it is of uniform colour. I tend to just fold in half and flatten out fold again etc. The faster you do it the better. Once you get it in your ear you wait for about 5-7 minutes and voila you have an ear plug.
Note: Mow your ear hair first and make sure the wax is gone.
I noticed at the cycle show that the earplug guy was using tubs of slicone putty and charging $80 a crack for custom earplugs. That got my frugal mind going and remembered that my dentist uses silicone putty for some impressions so I asked him about it. He said that his stuff is relatively expensive but recalled seing patients with homemade jewellry made from silicone. Searched the internet and found that hobby and craft stores carry silicone putty for making craft molds (ie chocolate). Picked up a half pound kit for $29 a craft store. With a little reading through this thread and a little common sense I made 3 sets of plugs for my wife and I plus a set of custom earbuds and didn't hardly make a dent in the putty containers. My guess would be that you could get 30 or 40 sets for $29. How's that for frugal.
Making the plugs isn't as hard as your audiologist would have you believe. You can feel how far you are installing the silicone while you are doing it. If it's uncomfortable or doesn't perform well you pitch it in the trash and start again, no big loss.
My earbuds work incredibly well. The volume is so low while in my farm equipment it is hard to believe.
I plan to make plugs for any of my family who rides plus any riding buddies who want them
I have worn hearos on long rides, they are cheap and have worked well when I go to concerts.I have a CalSci large (or XL? Can't remember which since it came with the bike) and I still use custom earplugs.
On the other hand, ever consider a different windshield? I have Oneal Tirade bluetooth helmet. I set it up to a low, comfortable level of sound before I ride. When I went above 55mph, I could not hear it. I cranked up the volume a little to where I could hear, when I came to a stop, it was uncomfortably loud. Moral of the story- the bike puts out a large amount of noise at speed.
I put on a large cal sci windshield. Noise is a lot less, I can still listen to helmet at low volumes. Rather than buy earplugs, maybe it is better to put money into a windshield that reduces noise?
Westone custom molded ear phones. http://www.westoneaudio.com/index.php/products/custom-series/cr10.html
Hey everyone, I have been using a product by the name of "Earfuze" under my helmet while riding. It's a do-it-yourself moldable ear protection setup and the mold actually "molds" around ear buds. It plugs into the comms on your helmet and allows you to listen to your music and phone.
What is everyone out there using for ear protection that allows them to listen to their music and phone?
Just curious!
I recently purchased these from amazon and I am really impressed with them.They look quite good for the price. But I'm interested in their claimed noise reduction. Conveniently, they don't say anywhere what's their dB rating. Does it say somewhere in the box or instructions? If not, compared to foam earplugs, what's your guess of dB rating? I wear Max-Lite from Howard Leight, which are rated at 30 dB, and wouldn't want any less. The most I've seen in foam ones is 33dB from the Max ones, but they hurt my ears like hell in a few hours. In fact, even the Max-Lites are starting to bother my ears after several hours. Want/need something softer. Thx.
They look quite good for the price. But I'm interested in their claimed noise reduction. Conveniently, they don't say anywhere what's their dB rating. Does it say somewhere in the box or instructions? If not, compared to foam earplugs, what's your guess of dB rating? I wear Max-Lite from Howard Leight, which are rated at 30 dB, and wouldn't want any less. The most I've seen in foam ones is 33dB from the Max ones, but they hurt my ears like hell in a few hours. In fact, even the Max-Lites are starting to bother my ears after several hours. Want/need something softer. Thx.
Rhino, how long have you had them? I've had the Earfuze for about 8 months and the right ear bud is dying on me! I'm looking for a replacement. How are they at cutting down on outside/wind noise?
I've had them for a couple of years. I don't wear them day to day on my commute because they are a PITA to put in. You have to lube them. But love them for long rides. They are almost too quiet. With music on even at a low volume I can hear absolutely nothing other than the music.
I've had them for a couple of years. I don't wear them day to day on my commute because they are a PITA to put in. You have to lube them. But love them for long rides. They are almost too quiet. With music on even at a low volume I can hear absolutely nothing other than the music.