Decibullz Custom Molded Ear Plugs 31dB NRR Shooting Ear Protection (Orange) | Reusable & Re-moldable, For Range Officers, Jobsite Crews & Musicians, Travel & Concert Use, Earplugs, American Company

Product was delivered promptly and met all my expectations. It is my 3 purchase, because I lose them, no quality issues. They seem expensive but performs well. I use them primarily for twice a week shotgun shooting and occasionally for protection from loud engines, weed eaters, chain saws, off road vehicles, machine shop noises etc.

I debated getting these for a long time. I hesitated for quite awhile because of all the negative reviews on this and other colors of this product. However, I finally bought them despite my best judgment. I was so surprised at how it was so easy for me to mold to my ear! They also work well! These stay in my ear so much better than the cone and the foam ones. There are a few times to keep in mind though: 1. The 31 rating is for the foam tips only. Not the silicone. 2. These are not to take away all sound, just muffle sounds. 3. Use the smallest silicone tips. This allows the mold it get as close to the ear as possible. 4. To mold properly, only boil the water until JUST BOILING. Don’t let the water boil long as I find this makes the water too hot. 5. DON’T use metal spoon. I used a silicone strainer spoon and it didn’t stick at all. 6. As soon as you can touch the earplug, put it in your ear. For me, it was after 10 seconds. I found this made it easier to mold. 7. I turned my head so the mold was facing up and molded it with strokes and pushing the back plug often. I didn’t push the mold directly, only with the strokes. This made the mold smooth. 8. I left it in my ear until it cooled. 9. After they cooled, I redid the process again. This allowed me to get the mold to fit my ear the best. I have very sensitive ears and I find these comfortable. They don’t fall out, which I love since all other earplugs fall out of my small ears. Don’t mind the other reviews, these are great to have if you need good, quality earplugs. *If you need ear protection for very loud situations, like shooting guns, I would recommend the other-the-ear muffs. These work well at muffling sounds, but don’t chance your ears.

*“The best fit I’ve ever had – just a few tweaks and they’re perfect for work, sleep, and concerts.”* --- ### Why I Bought Them I’m a freelance sound engineer who spends half the day in noisy studios and the other half trying to catch a few hours of sleep in a city apartment. Over‑the‑counter foam plugs either “pop out” after a few minutes or muffle everything so much that I can’t hear alarms or my phone. The 31 dB rating promised a solid reduction without completely cutting off useful sounds, and the custom‑mold promise sounded like the perfect middle ground. --- ### The Ordering & Fit Process (5‑minute summary) | Step | What I Did | Tips | |------|------------|------| | **1. Impression Kit** | Mixed the silicone, pressed it into my ear canal with the supplied applicator, waited 5 min, then removed the set‑in‑place impression. | Keep the ear canal clean and dry before starting; a quick wipe with an alcohol pad helps the silicone cure evenly. | | **2. Shipping** | Sent the impression back in the prepaid envelope. | Label the package clearly and drop it off at the nearest post office within 24 h to avoid any delays. | | **3. Receive the Molds** | Got two identical earplugs in a small, sturdy box (plus a tiny cleaning brush). | Store them in the provided case when not in use; the silicone can pick up dust over time. | | **4. Insertion** | Gently pulled the outer ear up and back, slid the plug in until it “clicked.” | Don’t force them—if you feel resistance, rotate slightly and try again. The click means the flange is seated properly. | --- ### Performance (What the 31 dB actually feels like) | Situation | Noise Level (dB) | What I Hear | How Comfortable | |-----------|------------------|-------------|-----------------| | **Live Concert (≈95 dB)** | Reduced to ~64 dB | Music is still clear, but the crowd roar is softened. | No pressure after 2 h; they stay in place. | | **Construction Site (≈85 dB)** | Reduced to ~54 dB | Heavy machinery is audible but not painful; I can still hear safety alarms. | Slight warmth after 3 h, but no pain. | | **Bedroom (≈45 dB street noise)** | Reduced to ~14 dB | Almost complete silence; I can still hear my phone’s vibration. | Perfect for falling asleep; no “plug in the ear” feeling. | | **Studio Monitoring (≈70 dB)** | Reduced to ~39 dB | I can still pick up subtle cues in the mix, which is essential for my work. | Comfortable for long sessions (up to 6 h). | **Bottom line:** The 31 dB rating is a sweet spot—loud enough to protect you, quiet enough to stay aware of important cues. --- ### Pros 1. **Perfect Fit** – The custom molding eliminates the “wiggle” you get with foam or generic silicone plugs. No more readjusting every 10 minutes. 2. **Consistent Attenuation** – The 31 dB reduction is reliable across frequencies (125 Hz‑8 kHz), which is rare for cheap plugs that only block high frequencies. 3. **Durable Material** – Medical‑grade silicone feels soft yet holds its shape for months. I’ve used them daily for 4 months with no cracks. 4. **Easy Maintenance** – A tiny brush and the included cleaning solution keep them hygienic; a quick rinse with warm water works too. 5. **Discreet** – They’re low‑profile, so they don’t stick out in a professional setting or on stage. --- ### Cons 1. **Price Point** – At ~$45 for a pair, they’re pricier than bulk foam plugs. However, the lifespan (6‑12 months with proper care) makes the cost per use comparable. 2. **Initial Time Investment** – The impression kit takes about 10 minutes, plus shipping time (usually 3‑5 business days). Not ideal if you need earplugs immediately. 3. **One‑Size‑Fits‑All for the Ear Canal** – While the outer shape is custom, the internal channel is a standard size. Extremely narrow or unusually shaped canals may feel a tiny bit tight. --- ### Who Should Buy Them | User Type | Why It Works | |-----------|--------------| | **Musicians / Concert‑goers** | Protects hearing without sacrificing musical fidelity. | | **Industrial Workers** | Blocks hazardous noise while still letting safety alarms through. | | **Travelers & Sleepers** | Comfortable for long wear; reduces snoring and city noise. | | **Audio Professionals** | Allows precise monitoring in loud environments. | | **Kids with Sensitive Ears** | (Only if you can get a parent‑supervised impression) – the custom fit prevents the plugs from falling out. | --- ### Tips for Getting the Most Out of Them 1. **Re‑mold Annually** – Ear canals can change slightly with weight fluctuations or age. The company offers a discount on a second impression kit. 2. **Store Dry** – After cleaning, let them air‑dry completely before placing them back in the case. Moisture can lead to odor over time. 3. **Rotate Usage** – If you wear them >6 h a day, give your ears a 15‑minute break to prevent mild skin irritation. 4. **Use the Carrying Case** – It’s small enough for a pocket or a studio bag, and it protects the plugs from bending. 5. **Check the Fit Periodically** – If you notice a “loose” feeling, gently push the flange back in; the silicone will reseat itself. --- ### Bottom Line Custom‑Molded Earplugs with a 31 dB attenuation rating deliver exactly what the description promises: a comfortable, secure fit that reduces harmful noise while still letting you hear what matters. They’re a solid investment for anyone who needs reliable hearing protection on a daily basis—especially professionals who can’t afford to lose audio fidelity. **Would I buy them again?** Absolutely. The only thing that could make them a perfect 5‑star product is a faster “instant‑fit” option for those who need earplugs yesterday. Until then, they’re the best blend of comfort, protection, and durability I’ve found on Amazon. *— A sound‑engineer who’s finally slept through a night of city traffic, thanks to these plugs.*

Some background: I'm a really light sleeper and I'm SUPER sensitive to snoring. So for the past few years, my go-to earplug for sleeping is the #M TaperFit 2, in a large size because my ear canals are pretty big. But after the last few 200 count boxes of those, I've been running into quality control issues, so I decided to try something more sustainable. Enter these moldables from Decibullz. I really did my homework here. I watched a ton of in-depth reviews on YouTube, both from folks trying these for the range and for sleeping. And almost unanimously people rave about these plugs. So I grabbed a pair on same-day delivery and decided to give them a shot before re-ording TaperFits again. Amazon delivered them, and I spent some time reading the included instructions, and then just to be safe, I re-watched videos from reviewers as well as Decibullz to make sure I got the molding process right. Since I have such large canals, I went straight to the largest silicone in-ear plug size. After hot-soaking the plugs for five minutes and cooling for 30 seconds, I inserted the plugs as deeply into my ear canal as I could and began press-molding the plugs to completely cover the inside of my conch. I had my wife watch to make sure everything that could be covered inside my conch was covered. While waiting for the plugs to cool and set in my ears for five minutes each, we were watching TV, and I had zero issues hearing the show. So not a good sign so far, but I hadn't yet put the included end-caps in yet. After the setting process, I removed them and let them air-cool the rest of the way down. Last night at bedtime I inserted the end-caps and then pressed these back into my ear. After setting the silicone plugs into my canals, I could feel them slip ever so slightly back out, but seeing as the seal around my conch was still firm, I thought it might be normal. But as my wife was asking me how they worked, I realized I could hear her almost as easily as without the plugs. I noticed I was hearing my cat bathing herself all the way down the hall, which is quiet without anything in my ears. I pushed and held them in and they were about half as effective as my TaperFits, and when I let go they were practically non-existent in my ears sound-proofing wise. So all in all, in MY ears, these are a complete fail. Comparing with foam TaperFits, here's the rub: They are both rated at "maximum NRR" of about 31dB; the TaperFits say 32, but, they're comparable on paper. But when the TaperFits fit properly, the noise blocking is great. The finger-rub test -- where you gently rub two fingers together next to your ear -- is almost silent with the TaperFits. With the Decibullz, there was practically no difference: I could hear every detail of my thumb and forefinger rubbing together. A few observations about the Decibullz that I think contribute to the failures here: * The flanges on the silicone plugs are SUPER thin and light. This means they lack rigidity to remain expanded in the ear canal, or to hold them in place from slipping out of the optimal depth and position. I can also see these cracking and breaking down in no time, as I've experienced the same on other earplugs that had flanges this thin. See my included macro-lens super closeup video clip of how they flex and nearly fold with a very SLIGHT prodding with a tiny beauty tool. * The black endcaps that go into the hard plastic hollow core are also very thin. They seem to just act like a drum, propagating all vibrations from the outside that hit them, transferring that sound straight through the tube core, and into the silicon plugs themselves. * And then there's that hard, hollow, plastic core in the center of the molding, between the endcap and the ear canal tips. Why are these hollow?!? That's just a recipe to propagate as much sound as possible! These cores should be filled with some kind of sound/vibration dampening material, instead of providing an air pocket for compression in tandem with that drum-head of an end-cap. The engineering on this is frankly laughable. So what I would say in Decibullz defense here is that earplug performance is always going to be highly subjective to a degree. Everyone's ears are different and no one single product can be pest for them all as a result. But past that, there's just some engineering decisions here that leave me scratching my head as to how so many people can say these work well enough to ditch disposable foam plugs. I can't imagine the pain and volume I'd experience with a rifle going off on the other side of these tiny drums.

When asked for a straight star rating for this product I found myself wanting to give it two stars because it the instructions were so frustrating and also wanting to give four (or even five!) stars because once I found a far better way to mold them, the final product dampens sound wonderfully and is quite comfortable! I settled on four stars but only if you find a better way to mold them than what is explicated by the instructions. One of the biggest problems for me with the instructions is that they SEEM to be quite well thought out and illustrated ... until I tried to follow them. Firstly, they illustrate doing the entire molding process WITH the silicone tip and outer plug installed even though they explicitly state that neither should be in place during molding. Secondly ... oh, who cares ... I’ll just tell you how I got excellent results custom molding them. 1. Decide which silicone tip fits your ear canal best. If you have experience fitting new tips on ear buds to get a good seal then this should be a fairly simple choice. I have big ear canals so I used the large ones. Take the outer plugs out of the little bag, too (small plastic barrel shapes). Set outers and tips aside where you can access them quickly. 2. Boil water - I used a ceramic coffee mug in the microwave. 3. Remove boiling mug of water from heat and set it somewhere safe. 4. Drop ONE bare earplug (no silicone tip or outer plug installed) into the water, which should no longer be boiling but very hot. Let it sit in the water for 5 mins. 5. Make sure your silicone tip and outer plug are within reach and use a metal spoon to scoop the hot earplug out of the hot water. 6. (Big difference from directions) Immediately install silicone tip and outer plug on hot earplug while it is still in the spoon. 7. Let assembled plug cool briefly (20-30 seconds including time it took to attach tip and outer plug) 8. Using clean, bare hands place plug into the PROPERLY MARKED ear (exam gloves will stick to the warm plugs like crazy - it’s not as good an idea as I thought it would be!) 9. Press outer plug so that silicone tip fits snugly in your ear canal. You do want a good seal or they wont dampen sound well. 10. Use your index finger to keep the tip seated in your ear canal and one or two other fingers on the same hand to gentle press the outer part to mold into your lower ear area for five minutes. OPTIONAL: once I got it shaped, I kept pressing and ran my whole ear with the plug properly shaped and pressed in under a cold water faucet. This way I did it in about 1.5 mins instead od 5 mons and I got excellent molding that held its shape perfectly. REPEAT ALL STEPS ON OTHER EAR PLUG IN OTHER EAR. When i used the method outlined by the instructions (actively molding the hot plug WITHOUT the silicone tip or outer plug), the hard plastic post that you install the tip on SCRATCHED THE HELL out of my ear canal. It bled a little and that’s dumb. If you get nothing else from this mess that i’ve written, please be careful if you do it the way the instructions tell you to! Don’t scratch your ear canal! It’s annoying.

For a while, I was researching a lot of the top choices for hearing protection because my girlfriend and I were going to the Indy 500 for the first time, and we wanted to protect our ears. Having been to NASCAR races before, I knew what I was looking for and I also knew I didn't want over-the-ear ear muffs because they can put some strain on your head and cause sweat to pool around your ears. So, I wanted earplugs to counter these issues. I investigated a lot of options, but Decibullz was the first choice I saw and it stuck with me the whole time. I'll put it simply: These ear plugs are the best out there. With the slightest caveat. Most of the negative reviews for this product are due to user error. If you follow the directions and mold them properly, you will experience NONE of the issues they faced. These ear plugs were comfortable for an entire 3 hour race, no irritation, and no hearing loss at all. No sound bled through, and they didn't ever feel like they were going to fall out. The setup is pretty straightforward, but let me share what I did to make them fit absoultely PERFECTLY: 1. Setup the earplugs while boiling your water. I got the case/laynard/plugs bundle, so I used the non-laynard filters and the smallest tri-flange tip they had. This is to ensure the earplug goes in far enough into your ears to get a good inner mold(very important). 2. Once water and plugs are ready, do ONE PLUG at a time!!! This is crucial. The steps say to do both, but it is much easier when you can focus on one plug at a time. Let it sit in the water for 5-6 minutes. 3. Gently scoop the plug out with a spoon. I used a metal spoon and had no issues. And let it cool until you can touch it. Be careful not to squeeze too hard! 4. This is the most important part: Carefully put the plug in your ear. Make sure to rest it in your ear, and then ONLY push where the filter is initially. Making sure the plug is IN your ear properly is the most crucial step! And make sure it is in as comfortably far as possible. 5. Begin to massage the plug into the space of you ear. I focused on pushing to the back of my ear, then massaging above my ear lobe, and then the front of the ear. And then keep pushing on the filter to maintain that seal. Keep doing this for a few minutes. Also, very useful to have another person helping, but a mirror works too to ensure the whole ear canal is covered. 6. During this process, I also was squeezing my ear (top and bottom, front and back) around the mold to make sure it took total shape of my ear and to ensure it's not going to hurt my ears for being in a long time. 7. Once the plugs are hardened, carefully take them out and let them cool. Then repeat the steps for the other ear plug. 8. After all the plugs are molded, it is important to test the plugs TWO different times. First, test both plugs in at the same time to ensure the sound around you is at least muffled. Have some air blow into each ear. If you hear a lot of air/wind, then it is best to try and refit them to make sure your whole ear hole is covered. 9. If that test passes, then you will want to switch to the foam ear tips (these offer the best noise cancellation). Squeeze the foam tips so they compress and go further in the ear. Do the same test as the last step. If you have the same issue, make sure to change the tips BACK to the ones you used initally and then repeat the steps to refit them/warm them back up. 10. The plugs should significantly reduce the sound. Almost like you're underwater. But you should still be able to hear mostly everything. It reduces the noise, not cancel it out. For anyone looking to use these plugs for the same application as me (in-person auto racing spectating), then these are absolutely PERFECT! I was able to hear the cars go by at a reasonable volume, AND I could still talk to my partner between passes and hear the announcer clearly over the speakers. Because of how great these plugs were, I definitely anticipate using these for other applications (concerts, more races, anything that is loud). If you were on the fence about getting these plugs, please let this review be the sign to get them. Ignore the bad reviews, because they more than likely did not install them correctly. TLDR: Bought these plugs for IndyCar/NASCAR races, and worked perfectly for that application. I shared the steps I took to make them fit right, and experiencd none of the negatives the bad reviews shared because I followed the steps. Highly recommend getting these plugs!

Awesome product! I struggle with the foam ear plug in my ears. With this I know it will fit and not have to struggle to much with putting them in. Love the quality and the bright color.10/10 works great in loud areas at work.

I liked the quality of packaging and how the product looks out of the box. Molding the earbuds yo my ears was the first disappointment. Right side worked on the first attempt and stayed in the ear pretty snag. Left side did not work as well - had to do re-mold it three times before it kinda stayed in. Just to get it out of the way: I did read provided instructions and read all the comments with tips on how to warm up and mold. It probably is the shape of my left ear, and I suspect that if there was more material I could have been able to make a better fit. I also experimented with different types and sizes of the tips that were provided. Silicone tips worked more or less (again, left side gave me issues), but the foam tips that are supposed to provide the best protection I had to remove literally minutes after inserting in the ear - they caused very significant irritation and discomfort, to the point of being unusable. With partial success molding the earbuds and silicone tips, I took these them on the road. With half-helmet and ears being exposed, I was hoping to achieve reasonable enough reduction in wind noise such that I could go on 1-3 hour rides. That has not happened for two reasons. First, left earplug was not tight enough in the ear and kept moving a little bit, which resulted in a lot of wind noise leaking through. Second, overall noise reduction was not sufficient either - ended up with ringing ears an hour or two into the ride and had to switch them for another set I had. Overall, this seems a great product that just did not work for me.

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Waste money the ear plug doesn't work and is too big

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Es facil de colocar y moldear regula bastante el sonido

O produto é excelente e foi capaz de tornar imperceptíveis os ruídos de alto tráfego local, o que não era possível com tampões somente de espuma.