Howard Leight Max1 Disposable Foam Earplugs NRR33, Sold by the Box of 200 Pair
October 27, 2008
MAX 1 (NRR 33) pre-shaped foam earplugs feature a smooth outer skin for maximum user comfort. The NRR 33 rating makes the MAX the highest rated disposable earplug in the U.S. The smooth, soil-resistant skin helps prevent dirt from penetrating the surface prior to insertion. Attenuation tested in accordance with ANSI S3.19-1974. Coral color. Individually packed in poly bags, 200 pair per box.
Customer Review: Best earplugs on the market
College dorms are not known as quiet places, and sometimes when you want to get some studying done there’s a lot of distracting commotion outside. In my case, I also have a roommate who snores quite loudly. After trying some other brands of earplugs, these are definitely the most effective in terms of blocking out noise, and have the highest NR rating of any earplug, disposable or reusable.
Getting a proper seal can be a bit tricky. My process is as follows:
1. Lubricate your ear somehow, some people simply use spit, but I use lotion. Just put a tiny on your finger and rub it around the inside of your ear.
2. Roll each plug between index finger and thumb, they should compress nicely.
3. Grasp each plug by the flange and insert it pretty far into your ear. If you poke something that hurts, then pull it out a bit.
4. Continue holding the plugs in your ear until they fully expand. At this point again, if you feel any discomfort, pull it out a little.
You’ll find that some noises are louder (chewing gum, breathing, footsteps) and that some noises penetrate anyway (such as low vibrations that transmit through bone conduction) but all in all they are excellent. Even though they are “disposable” they can be used more than once; as long as you don’t have lots of earwax, you can probably use these 2-3 times or more without great detriment.
Pros:
-They work really, really well
-Cheap bulk pack
Cons:
-None!
Customer Review: they work fine
Earplugs work good, don’t have any complaints. the fit is comfortable, the little flair on end is helpfull. The noise reduction is good, seems to be what i would exspect at this rateing. I would buy them again. Thats the best thing i can say. Buy from here…
