Howard Leight Laser Lite Foam Earplugs No Cords (20ct)

Very easy to use and very effective at reducing noise.I use them specifically for when riding motorcycles. The wind noise inside my helmet becomes a problem if I ride for anymore than about half an hour. So I have sveral pairs of these tucked inside my various riding jackets so I always have a pair handy.They are supposed to be single use, but I have no problem getting two or three wearings out of each pair.I chose these because they have the highest level,of noise reduction while still being easy and convenient to use. I figure if you're going to use ear plugs you may as well get the noise reduction possible. They are very comfortable compared to generic cylinder style plugs I have used. No trouble wearing these for hours at a time.The flared bases do make it much easier to remove. I've use other ear plugs that have a simple cylinder shape and they can sometimes be problematic because if you insert them even the slightest bit too far they become very difficult to remove. The flared base helps by giving you a guage as to how far you should insert them and gives you more surface to grip when removing.The only thing I don't care for is the obnoxious colors. I know why they make them this way but it would be nice to have an option for a color that is more subtle. Not a big deal as I usually remove them as soon as I remove my helmet, so it isn't a reason not to recommend these.

Downright magical; I cannot believe I road for years without them! One of the endurance challenges on a motorcycle is wind noise. Even with a full face helmet, it can be exhausting, or damaging to your hearing. Eliminates whistling, blasts, and chill. Foam is soft and comfortable, and expands to fill the entire ear canal even if inserted lazily. The did not fit my wife's small ear canal, so look for a different size if you also have tiny ear tubes. Buy in bulk, but try the 20 pack if you're skeptical. Good for single use, or a few repeated wears. A friend of mine said he washes his in the washing machine and they are like new, but not worth the effort I think. Lastly, you can still hear the engine of a motorcycle, and the road noise (though much quieter). Horns are audible, as are passing cars. Kills the wind. Extends your riding range.

I have ordered these twice from Amazon, ten the first time that came in a clear plastic case. This second batch of 20 came in a padded mailing envelope in 20 individual, sealed plastic bags, and cost a lot less.I read where one reviewer claimed that he could hear a clock ticking beside him when he had these earplugs in place. All I can say to that is that he did not have them installed properly. If you follow the instructions and install these properly, you will hear almost nothing at all! They work very well, are cheap enough to be disposable, but durable enough to use several times.If you have trouble installing them, here's a little trick: Coat them lightly with a very small amount of lotion, THEN compress them and place them gently in the ear canal, holding them until they expand. The earplugs will not last for as many uses this way (the lotion reduces their flexibility in the long run), but they will be more effective at the expense of not lasting as long.

The cone shape and softer texture of the Howard Leight laser light ear plugs make them more effective than the bullet-shaped beige ear plugs I bought at the local drug store. Because the individual packages for these ear plugs do not include instructions, search “howard leight laser lite” on the Internet to find the Howard Leight | Laser Light Earplugs website and watch the video demonstration there.The one thing I would add to the video is to keep your mouth wide open during insertion and especially removal of the ear plug. As is true during air pressure changes during plane take-off and landing, your middle ear pressure has to equilibrate when you insert and remove ear plugs. The tiny Eustachian tube that connects your middle ear to the back of your throat allows you to equalize the pressure by yawning or “clicking” your ears to open up the tube. Thus you’ll be more comfortable and will protect your inner ear by keeping your mouth open and “clicking” during ear plug use.Avoid very prolonged use or reuse of this disposable plug because it could cause irritation or even infection of the thin, delicate skin of the ear canal. This company and others make reusable ear plugs that can be cleaned and reused safely.

Before switching to Mack’s and Eargasm I first bought these earplugs in July 2012 (for $5) and they served my needs decently! They were nicely colored, easy to spot from anywhere and highly pliable but tended to quickly get dirty and be impossible to clean. I may have squished these earplugs far too much because the first couple of pairs did not re-expand, but the others fit after applying lighter pressure. They did block out plenty of noise but I had little noise to block out to begin with beyond standing fans and slow-moving traffic in the nearby parking lot. Overall as a decent introduction to earplugs, the “Howard Leight Laser Lite Foam Earplugs No Cords (20ct)” gets a serviceable 3/5 stars!

I have a neighbor who enjoys playing her stereo loudly at night, with a booming bass. I decided to try earplugs. I bought these because previous buyers had given them good reviews. The package did not include insertion instructions, so I went to the Laser Lite website which has very clear instructions and even a video. It took some practicing to learn to insert them properly but, once mastered, these Laser Lite Foam Earplugs work great! No more pounding bass, and they are very comfortable. I'm very pleased with my purchase.