3M E-A-R Classic Earplugs, 28 dB, Refill Bottle, 500 Pairs /Bottle, PD-01-001

Great product, very competitively priced and super fast delivery. Have used this product for well over 30 yrs, firstly to shut out noisy flat mates, to shut out loud traffic noise at night, screaming foxes at night, ensuring a good nights rest when I travel on business ....and latterly to get some sleep by the side of my lovely, but snoring, husband ! They are also so useful if you attend any loud event like F1, Goodwood, concerts etc. (we use them at concerts as they do not stop the music at all - as the sound is usually pretty loud - and it does mean at the end of the concert we do not have ringing ears). Also very handy on holiday when the whole family use them if we find we have accommodation with loud noise at night; these will deaden all noise and aid a good nights sleep. My family are not used to wearing ear plugs at night and all comment on the fact that you can hear other sounds (like your own heart beat) which they say is really odd at first, but quickly ignored. You can buy these in single packets from shops to try out first and see if you like them, it'll be costly, but at least you can see if you like them - be mindful that you purchase E-A-R ones though, over the decades I have tried others and believe me when I say nothing compares to these. Oh, and you can wash them too, but I find one wash is best, after a second wash they change texture somehow and are less good at deadening noise.

The best ear plugs I've found that are comfortable and not too long....wouldn't use any others.

Being a light sleeper and living on a busy road, getting a good night's rest has always been a bit of a struggle for me. When I'm asleep, or just as I'm about to nod off, some noisy car or lorry zooms or rubbles past the window and jolts me back awake. Again. And again. And again.I am so pleased (and relieved) when I got these. I have found these little plugs do the job for me, much better than I could have hoped for. They come in individually packaged little boxes as sets of two. They are about 19 mm long and 13 mm across (see photo - pair in the middle) and are made from a sort of soft memory foam, which adapts to the contours of your ear canal when inserted.You need to make sure they are properly fitted (you don't just stuff them in, as I did the first time I used them without looking at the box!). You roll them up between your thumb and fingers until they are thin and then gently insert into your open open ear. They then expand in you ear cavity to block out sound). There are even videos on YouTube showing you how to do it. I found it took a bit of trial and error to fit them perfectly (A slight roll between the fingers as I gently inserted them tended to do the trick for me).They didn't block out sound completely (I didn't really expect them to, to be honest), but definitely reduced it significantly and also "dulled" the higher pitched noises too. I found it much easier to get to sleep and stay asleep, once there.I also found an unexpected advantage of using these was, because I knew they worked, I was less anxious about getting to sleep (I wasn't lying there just waiting for the next loud noise to disturb me) so I found I was much more relaxed to begin with when going to bed and so got to sleep even easier!A couple of points. Even though they are very comfortable, even when lying on them, I found it took about a week to get completely used to wearing the something in my ear. If you have the same problem, I'd recommend sticking with them, you will quickly get used to them and the reward of a good night's sleep is definitely worth the effort.I one pair lasts about 3 nights, or so, of reuse before they stop springing back to their original cylinder shape after being used (although I found you can just turn them around and use the other ends, so that extends their usefulness).Wished I tried these years ago.I have also tried two other kinds of foam ear plugs;Firstly; 3M 1100 Earplugs B018RIA3L2 (the left hand pair in the picture). These are made from a slightly smoother feeling "foamy" material than the "1100" type. The have the same diameter as the "classic", but are slightly longer and have a tapered end. I found these just about as effective as keeping the noise out. (5 stars)Secondly; Laser Lite Ear Plugs by Honeywell SNR 35dB Earplugs (B018RIA3L2) (the right hand pair in the picture). I found these okay. While they are made from the softest foam of the three, I found them the least comfortable to wear, for some reason and I didn't think they kept the sound out quite as well for me as the other two types, so 3 stars, for me personally.One final point. Because everyone is different, one of these styles of plug may not work for you, however, I would recommend trying out others until you find the right one for you. I know what it's like to be kept awake. It wears you down. Please keep looking. Don't give up. There are so many different types on the market and the right for you will be out there.

Have tried loads of different earplugs and these are easily the best. They are comfortable and easy to put in And work really well to block out noise when sleeping they Do not block out really loud sounds but they do block lower volume noises which often keep people awake.

Worn these all my life for sleeping, they work well for most background noise and machine noise etc.. Dont filter well if someone snores badly and we have bad neighbours who bang doors loudly three times a night and you can still hear them clearly. However pretty good otherwise.

Simple, low cost, effective means of background noise eduction in noisy hotels etc

These are fantastic. I have tried many different makes and models, and these offer the best sound isolation for me.These are reusable, in the sense that they can be removed from the ear, and put back in, but at 10p a pair they can be replaced daily. As with all ear plugs, there is a hygiene issue, so it is not worth trying to use them for weeks on end. Washing them might be an option, but I prefer a new clean pair, that will isolate sound. A box of 250 pairs will last me a year at work.When removed, e.g. at meetings or work breaks, they can be stored in the little box and kept in a pocket.These work best when inserted properly, i.e. rolled thin, pushed right into the ear, with the earlobe pulled back, and held in place for 10-20s. They take up to a minute or two to expand properly, fill the ear canal, especially in the cold. The heat from the ear helps them expand.My only complaint is that they are symmetrical, so when I pull them out of my ears, and want to reinsert them, I want the same end back in the ear. There should be a marker, but this is not work losing one star.

If its too loud you are too old, or maybe you don't have any 3M earplugs. If you want to block out the external noise and be left with your own thoughts, as dark as they might be then buy these they work.