"C.H." > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 30 May 2005 20:17:30 -0700, The Real Bev wrote:
>
>> "C.H." wrote:
>
>>> Maybe you should have tried it. Like most other riders I know from my
>>> own experience that you hear outside noise like sirens and even cars
>>> better when you have earplugs that block the white-noise-like hissing
>>> air creates on any helmet. White noise blocks other sounds, which is why
>>> you hear better when you get earplugs that block the white noise.
>>
>> Do you recommend any brands, or are the disposable things that look like
>> cigarette filters good enough?
>
> For me the 'cigarette filter' style (foam that you compress and put in
> your ear and that expand to fit) work fine. I also tried a few pre-formed
> ones, including these little tree like looking things. Uncomfortable, to
> say the least. Every ear is different, just try some and find out which
> ones are best for you.

Any earplug is useless unless inserted properly. Almost everyone I know who
has worn earplugs just shoved them in, hoped for the best, then complained
about their ineffectiveness.

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