SureFire EP5 Sonic Defenders Max Full-Block Earplugs, triple flanged design, reusable

Just ordered my second pair as a backup up in case of loss or damage.I've been using these more frequently than planned because not only are they comfortable, they're incredibly effective. I use them beneath earmuffs at the range (gotta protect the mastoid, too!) and using power tools. They're also great for barking dogs/snoring spouses/deaf relatives/enthusiastically shrieking small children/general annoyances, etc. At night I'll put one in and sleep with the other ear on the pillow so that if there's a real need, I'll wake up but otherwise remain unbothered.Recently I shared a small room for nearly two weeks with a small child and loudly snoring man. Wore these to bed and had no disturbances, a minor miracle!Generally I have huge issues with ear protection not fitting or causing pain after wearing a short while. These not only fit superbly, but they have never caused any discomfort. They can be a bit tricky the first couple times to put in but after that it's a breeze. They're marked right and left and I've found that using the other hand to pull upward on the top of the ear aids insertion by straightening the ear canal.I carry mine wherever I go now, to make life a lot more bearable since I apparently have the hearing of a bobcat and wish to continue that way despite a noisy urban life and much time spent at a shooting range.

I bought these to use when riding my motorcycle to work on the freeway. I ride a naked sport bike with a pitiful excuse for a windshield and no further wind protection to speak of, so the wind noise is outrageous without ear protection. Add in my moderately loud exhaust, and I get a headache every time after 20 minutes of riding. I'm a pretty big guy who wears a XXL helmet, but I ordered the medium size of these, and they fit me just fine. I could probably have gone with the large and been OK, but the sizing seems pretty forgiving, and they are relatively flexible.I've only tried them with the plugs in so far, but they drown out a vast majority of the wind noise, and make my ride so much more comfortable. They stay in place well when I'm putting my helmet on, and I haven't had an issue with them slipping out while I'm riding and turning my head. They actually work so well that on my next ride I think I am going to take the end plugs out, because they end up drowning out the sounds from cars around me, which can be a bit dangerous. I'd highly recommend these for any kind of use where you're encountering a lot of constant, droning noise such as wind or exhaust.

huh sorry i have earplugs in and cannot hear you. they are good and comfortable. it's my best buy this week.

I purchased these (Medium Sized) Sonic Defender Ear Plugs mainly to help me read in noisy areas... For the most part they provide more than adequate sound dampening that allows me to fully concentrate on what I'm reading when they are positioned correctly in my ears. However, I have found that when doing strenuous work, and/or when grimacing, or turning my head in certain positions (or when looking downward and upward), the seal against my ears that these plugs provide will sometimes loosen and cause unwanted noise to enter my ears - sometimes unexpectedly and painfully if the ambient noise is very loud. Although I have not tried these on a firearms shooting range, in my experience (26 years of firearms training and live fire shooting) I would be cautious about using these earplugs alone in that environment, especially when doing dynamic training involving vigorous movement. Having said that, these plugs have worked better than other similar plugs that I have used in the past, mainly because of the extensions that fit in the outer portion of the ear (that "hold" the tip of the plug in the canal) and which help in establishing the most effective noise attenuation seal in my ears. In my opinion, and for my particular ears, these earplugs are very good - almost as good as the disposable foam-type of earplugs, and have the advantage of being reusable for a much longer time. I'll close by stressing that my conclusions are totally based on these earplugs being used in my particular ears - others may experience other results.

i work in a factory as a mechanic, and things can get pretty loud near equipment, especially ammonia compressors. these babies do an excellent job of blocking noise, provided you get them in correctly. the round pieces go right inside the bowl of your ear and keep them in place for a long time, even through sweat. we have an earplug program at work, but quite frankly, it seems to be done to appease osha, rather than for our actual protection since the earplugs provided are pretty cheap. i decided to take things into my own hands because i am the one that suffers if the plugs dont work. and these are well worth the price. you can clean them and keep useing them indefinitely. i have had mine for about 5 months and have cleaned them a couple of times. still work like a charm.update 4/18/14: i have milked the life of these plugs out to about a year, give or take. after that long they start to lose their pliability and thus their effectiveness. but i have since replaced them with new versions of the same thing. and will probably continue to do so. i do have one area of improvement for these. in the food industry, it is now largely a requirement for earplugs to be metal detectable. that would (again) make these workplace approved.

Pretty good earplugs. Sometimes they don't seal up well. I have just as good luck with regular foam earplugs. I have both and use these at the outdoor range and foamies inside muffs. I am not impressed they are not working better for me than any others I have. Nice that they have a case and nice when they work and seal well.

These are the best earplugs that I've found that block enough sound and are comfortable enough to wear all day on a construction site. They fit snugly in the ear canal and the fins help hold them in place even better.The only real downsides are that, first, they can be a little difficult to get into your ear canal, but I've found that to be true with nearly all earplugs and, second, that they do build up ear wax under the little rubber flanges which is kind of gross but, again, common with this style of plug and it's easy enough to clean them up. Overall they are great and the little plastic carrying case makes them convenient to always have on hand.

Worked fine and blocked Cessna 208 airplane and motorcycle noise. Comfy to the ears too!

Purchased for a gun range after the ep3s were awful and just didn't block out anything. These ep5s are really decent but still not ideal compared to the same NRR in earmuffs. They're suited more for constant noise from construction and similar (what they're intended for)Still more than happy with the product if only for the colors and look!... And the price point is awesome for what they do!

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Die Ohrstöpsel sind mit links und rechts beschriftet, so dass man sie nicht verwechseln kann.Sie sind leicht einzuführen und stören nicht im Ohr. Und ganz wichtig: Sie lassen die Welt um einen herum verstummen!Ich wohne an einer Hauptverkehrsstraße, und kann wegen dem lauten Krach kaum schlafen oder arbeiten. Die Ohrstöpsel sind echt super! Man hört kaum noch etwas und beim Schlafen auf der Seite stören sie nicht. Man hört sich auch nicht selber atmen, was ich bei anderen Produkten immer störend fand!Ein Plus ist auch, dass ich trotzdem noch meinen Wecker höre, obwohl er auf "leise" eingestellt ist!Ich würde dieses Produkt immer wieder kaufen!!! Super :)

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I am a historical re-enactor and I shoot live firing Black Powder muskets, pistols and Cannons. These weapons are very Loud and without protection, your hearing is at great risk But using the surefire ear protectors my hearing is fully protected and personally, I think these are brilliant and have persuaded others to buy as well.