Ear plugs that allow sound?

[rac3r]

After reading the other thread I suppose it's about time I bought some ear plugs. Are there any that just block out all the high frequency wind noise but allow all the other noise?

I like hearing everything
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[Tungtvann]

Not sure, in the army we get issued sets that do two things. Ones to block all sound, such as when riding in armoured vehicles or helicopters, and ones that allow most sound (such as talking) but then blocks out gun shots. Quite if wind noise would be counted in this category, I don't know. I could try my own ones out and let you know!

[Sako]

Ear plugs won't block out 'all' sound, just the harmful frequencies, you can still hear the engine, other vehicles, can hear people talking. Just sounds a bit muted I guess is the best description.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

My main bugbear with ear plugs is that when I ride my bike without them, I'm hearing every tiny noise the engine makes and the paranoia kicks in
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[metalangel]

These kind just remove the loud wind noise and turn the volume down on everything else. You can still hear what's going on around you.

In contrast, the ear defenders I wore while working airside at an airport blocked out everything. They didn't look like much (not that different from those plugs above, but on a headband type thing) but it wasn't until you adjusted them while an ATR-42's engines were running 30 feet away that realized just how much they noise they were blocking!
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[Nexus Icon]

My exhaust sounds really fruity with plugs in but wind noise and other high frequencies have always denied me that before.

I would warn though, your sense of speed is skewed somewhat with them in.
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[rac3r]

The last time I wore ear plugs was in cadets when firing off blanks, they were yellow squishy ones and I couldn't hear anything apart from myself breathing, hated it!
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[Knightsy]

I'm using foam 35db ones, and I can still hear the engine (and sirens) just fine.
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[Tungtvann]

[Rogerborg]

[Turkish]

Howard Leight Fusion

3 quid on eBay. Reusable too.

Recommended on here and thought I'd try a pair. Seems to block out all the right noises; never had a problem hearing a horn, siren etc. Used Max Lites before - if you want simulated deafness try those
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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

As they are cheap and they will be in your lugholes for hours I suggest trying a selection.
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[rac3r]

I will head down to the ear plug shop and try some ear plugs on

Thanks for the suggestions I shall try some
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[MattJ]

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[i.p.phrealy]

Try music/drum shops too, I have some docs pro plugs that take the edge off when practicing as they don't kill all the sound.
With the added benefit that as they are clear silicone when you take your helmet off you don't look like you have a near terminal ear wax problem.
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[pikey666]

i ended up with those howard leight ones but i tried the bumper pack lite from these guys first.
https://www.earplugged.co.uk/acatalog/Trial_pack_of_earplugs.html
it gave me a reasonable idea of which size/shape worked best for me.

[metalangel]

[CaNsA]

I bought some alpines last year.
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=3311585#3311585

[esullivan]

I use these Halfords brand bullet-shaped ones. A bag of 26 last a long time.

Like others here, I don't understand the antipathy toward ear plugs. I hear the engine and surrounding traffic much better with them in because it cuts out the wind noise. I have a relatively noisy lid, though (a Shoei XR1100 with about 10,000 vents or so). My wife often goes without ear plugs and claims her helmet is very quiet.
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[suburban myth]

https://www.specsavers.co.uk/hearing/hearing-aids/hearing-protection/

The motosoft ones. They look expensive at £21.99 and I cannot attest to them but I use the Sleepsoft ones and they're truly incredible. I thought a colleague was taking the piss when they said they were good. He even personally offered to refund me if they didn't work.

I'd give 22 quid a shot before I started looking for customs.

[esullivan]

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