I cannot hear it now.
Written: Apr 01 '07 (Updated Apr 01 '07)
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Pros: Custom fit, inexpensive, portable, reusable/disposable. High NRR 34.
Cons: They only come in blue.
The Bottom Line: Fantastic ear plugs, save your hearing during a concert, auto show, at a shooting range, or just to quiet your loved one's snore.
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| jican's Full Review: Worlds Finest Natural Ear Plugs NRR34 |
Recently, I took my son to a Monster Truck show, at an indoor arena. I felt this was a "guy" thing he would enjoy. However, he has always expressed a sensitivity to loud sounds at Hard Rock restaurants and loud movies in surround-sound theaters.
Weeks prior to the show, I decided to take preventative action and began to research ear plugs. I don't want to damage those precious ears. The highest NRR (Noise Rate Reduction) I had found was NRR 33, until I came across Earplugsonline.com. The website listed having an earplug with an NRR of 34. This warranted further investigation.
THE EARPLUG
This earplug is made of beeswax, cotton and lanolin, all natural products, and I like that. It comes only in blue, which I do not like for appearance sake. However, the blue color will help you discover if you have any pieces left in the ear, after removal of the plug. These flat round ear plugs measure 3/4 inch across by 1/2 inch high and are safe to use on children as well as adults.
TESTIMONIALS
This website has testimonials from Berton Averre of the Knack, combat soldiers, desperate housewives (with snoring husbands), motorcyclists, Nascar drivers, parents of children with ADD, swimmers, machinists and even the Wall Street Journal. If all these people could be satisfied, and has been tested in accordance with (ANSI S3) 19-1974, then I should give this product a try.
MY ORDER
I bought a package of 12 (or six pairs) for $17.95, which took about three days from ordering, until they were delivered to me. This package is delivered in a clear hard 4.5 inch by 2 inch by .5 inch thick hard plastic case that snaps shut. It is very small, convenient, hygienic and portable to take to an event. This package is also delivered with an individual hard plastic bubble, for one plug to be carried (like in a child's backpack or pocket).
APPLICATION/USAGE
Remove one of the plugs from the case and hold in the palm of your hand for 15-20 seconds, let it warm and began to knead between your thumb and index finger until the plug is malleable. Place the plug into the ear canal and press around the perimeter of the plug, creating a seal. Depending upon size and shape of the ear canal, one plug can be used for one ear, or one half plug can be used for one ear. You'll have to gauge this for yourself.
At the Monster Truck Show, we placed our "Worlds Finest Earplugs" in our ears and were able to hear each other when speaking. The loud roar and thunder of "Grave Digger", "Rap Attack", "Safe Auto Minimizer", "Black Stallion", "Eradicator", and "Iron Warrior" did not make us run out of the arena. We were able to hear the announcer and background music playing, without any discomfort. We completely enjoyed the show. I am thoroughly satisfied with this product, and have purchased several more pairs for my daughters, upcoming concerts.
These ear plugs are reusable for years, according to the manufacturer. There are no cleaning instructions and based on the minimal cost of this item, it was a disposable purchase for me. I still have some spares.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/GUARANTEE
The manufacturer, Beneficial Products, is so sure of this item, they claim if you are not satisfied with their product, you may return the full set, within 30 days, for a free replacement or refund, excluding shipping and handling charges.
Telephone orders, questions and customer service can be reached at 1-800-226-1884. They have humans answer the phone, are polite and informative.
Thank you Larry, aka Gamblin_man, for listing this item for my review.
Thank you for reading my review.
Recommended:
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