Corded Reusable Earplugs, 3 Pack, Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) 25 dB, Easy To Use & Insert, Pliable & Tri-Flange Design Enhances Comfort & Fit, Orange Ear Plugs (90716H3-DC)

Reviews for this brand other earplug brands were helpful in my search so I wanted to do the same. These plugs are excellent ! Don't be swayed by their low cost for 3 pair, they're made by 3M. I'd had a pair of these for extensive international business travel and left them in a foreign country....I didn't know their brand because they'd been a gift. I'm extremely glad I found them again. They're on the side of being "larger diameter" but I'm a male with normal ear canal size and they work really well for me. On long international flights if I push them snugly into my ears they block 90% of the jet engine noise in flight ! which is a real benefit when you're trying to get some rest or sleeping. I can only imagine for loud power equipment and the like they'd really protect your hearing. Some really good features I find is the "flanges" that go in your ear are soft and pliable and the posts you grasp to insert the plugs and remove them are not flimsy, they're "firm" and easy to grasp. Before I found these on Amazon I'd ordered the Etymotic ETY-Plugs High Fidelity Earplugs, Standard Fit, Frost Tip for me they were way too small a diameter and no matter the position only blocked 30-40% of the noise at most, the Large would've probably been a better fit but I couldn't find them offered....I returned these. Prior to these I purchased the Junhua Reusable Silicon corded plugs....they had a very strong silicone smell when I opened the package and they were so soft and basically flimsy I couldn't get them properly positioned...the post you grasp to insert them is way too pliable and flexy which affects trying to use them... I returned these. I'm very glad I could find these replacements.

These are great erlar plugs that stay in well and turn down the sound enough to keep the ringing in your ears at bay. The fit is really good for me and they are comfortable for long yard work sessions. The stick attached to the strings make them very easy to put in and take out. Having a string on them is also convenient for not loosing them and they come in a 3 pack with a case. Nuff said

(Review for Reusable Earplugs, NOT foam plugs) I tried foam plugs and could not get a good fit. They provided almost no sound cancellation. These reusable ear plugs work much better even though they have a lower decibel rating. Unfortunately, they tend to slip out a bit whenever you flex your jaw even a little. The sound becomes noticeably louder when this happens. Every few minutes I must reach up and twist/push the plugs for a better fit. Insertion is different than inserting foam plugs. You don't need to roll up the plug, just push it slowly into your ear canal. I actually had trouble finding the correct angle to insert into my ear canal! If necessary, careful probing with a Q-Tip can help you find the right insertion angle. Twisting the plug back and forth as you insert helps. The plugs are flared out as you push them in. This can compress air between the ear plug and the ear drum. This may be uncomfortable or painful. If painful, stop and try inserting more slowly. Once in, I found the plugs uncomfortable but bearable and worth the sound reduction. My ears no longer are ringing after leaving the gym class. If I can ever find foam plugs which work for me, I will switch back to foam. For now, the 3M reuseable are doing the job.

These last longer than 100 foam plugs. just run them in the wash in a jean pocket.

I work for a fire department and really hate the plugs we've been provided with that are foam. These feel much more secure, or easy to keep track off as well as pop one ear out if I need to, to hear something without losing it. They're disposable but I definitely get quite a few uses out of these before I feel it's time for a new set. In this job protecting my hearing is super important so I'm glad I found an affordable, quality option.

Came with a few pairs which I wasn't expecting so nice and the case is good too. Blocks sound well I use them when I rehearse with my drumline.

The quality feels great and I liked the durability of the rubber string that holds each plug together. However, the size may not fit larger ear openings. Fits my 9 year son perfectly. Also fit my wife quite well. For me, they keep wanting to slightly pop out during chores like mowing, weed trimming, and leaf blowing. I can get them to fit without popping out , on occasion, but that's not always. I'd recommend one of the off brands if you really want them to fit larger ear openings.

Excellent A+