Guardian Earplug Headphones - OSHA Approved Noise Isolating in-Ear Earbuds with Hearing Protection - Wired Hybrid for Work and Travel - Includes Silicone and Foam Earplugs - Blue & Yellow

First things first, of course when you are working and using these on a very regular basis, they will wear out and they will start to break. I dont know why people expect $16 ear buds to last forever even after daily use and being used in work environments. Chances are that if you need ear plugs, you are working in a place that requires physical labor or using machinery and alot of things can happen. I work in a production plant and I bought these headphones to blend in at work and so far, speaking face to face with my supervisor and also the plant manager with these in and music playing, they were both oblivious to their true purpose. I also bought these since they were the cheapest option and i wanted to see if the bluetooth pair would be an investment that id like to take. So far, that answer is yes. These headphones sound great, and with them being 50% “earplugs”, i can use these at low volumes while being able to hear the music clearly with minimal background noise. The materials used for these headphones are nice and silky soft rubber which are super comfortable and can be worn for hours without becoming uncomfortable or irritating. They also come with foam tips, but i havent used them because i feel like they would get dirty very quickly. I use these with the Apekx bluetooth adapter which is also very convenient and sleek, but thats for a different review. These headphones do not have a microphone or volume controller on them, but you get what you pay for. These are basic headphones without any bells and whistles but they are also made of great materials with great sound quality and they do a great job of drowning out the background noise. They come with a convenient carrying case which is good for prolonging the lifespan of these headphones. These were a great purchase and i will be buying the bluetooth pair.

I have been impressed with the sound quality and durability of these units. I thought I would have cord problems but no issues yet. Works great at keeping outside noises to a min.

I love these ear plug headphones. However, this is my third pair in a year and a half. I wear them everyday so I get a lot of use, but paying $30 roughly every 6 months is getting old. These earplugs allow me to listen to audiobooks, music, and even TV at work. With amazon prime you can download shows directly to your phone so you can watch them offline later. I have watched HOURS and HOURS of TV with these earplugs. Well mostly listen, but some watching. I bought a Bluetooth receiver and run the plugfone wires down my back inside my shirt with it plugged into my Bluetooth receiver and the receiver in my back pocket so everything is hidden from everyone else. I am an aircraft sheet metal mechanic( I repair airplanes). I actually work harder because I am not goofing off somewhere else and I can work while I listen and glance over at the phone. That's what I enjoy about them but there are some issues I have with them as well. The earplug portion of the plugs are fairly decent at blocking the sound but they are not quite as good as real earplugs. Since the plastic speaker goes deep into the foam, as it must, it makes it difficult to push deep into your ear. My biggest problem with them though would be that I am having to buy new ones every 6 months because one side will short out and quit working or worse start working intermediately. That's a lot of money on earplugs! Like I said though I wear them a lot, 5 days a week, 8 hours or more a day. You have to decide if it is worth it for you. Other than that they sound great and are plenty loud for my shop which can get very loud!

I bought these for my father who works in a metal fabrication factory. (he is still very new to technology but is coming along) I recently got him a ipod so he could listen to his music at our campground(Bluetooth speaker) and then he wanted to be able to listen at work but comply with OSHA. We look around and did not feel comfortable spending $80+ on headphones and they all seemed to have mixed reviews anyways. I got these for him for his birthday and he is in LOVE with them. First pair lasted about 1 year before he got the cord snagged on something and it ripped the cord from the ear bud, he requested to have the same pair as he loved them and work perfect for his environment, he liked trying both types of ear buds that came with it but the foam ones got very dirty very quickly and he prefers the silicone. we love the fact we can replace the silicone part as needed (anyone who works in a metal factory knows its dirty in there) The carry case that comes with them is very nice/sturdy and he likes that he has "storage" for them. Overall these are just awesome and give him freedom to listen to his music anywhere he wants to now! Highly recommend

Let me start by saying, I've purchased MANY earbuds over the years and I've hated every one of them. For whatever reason, they've never fit right. They would either fall out or I couldn't hear the music very well because they didn't fit, no matter what I did. Because earbuds would be so convenient, I decided to give these a shot. After all, they're a little different than typical earbuds. I almost can't believe it, they're perfect for me. 1. I prefer the rubber tip over the foam but they're both good. 2. They come with a convenient (small) carrying case. 3. The sound quality is equal to any decent earbud style headphones. In my case it's infinitely better because I can actually use them and hear the music. 4. Since they're made just like normal ear plugs, they do a great job cancelling outside noise. If you like to listen to music while you mow the lawn, these are the headphones for you. I can't speak to their durability as I haven't had them long. If any problems arise I will edit this review. Overall, I seriously couldn't be happier. Even if they don't last long, I'll just buy another pair. They're that perfect for me. The bluetooth version would be even better but I just couldn't spend the 100$ on them. Instead, I use the bluetooth device I plug into the stereo in my truck. Simply plug the headphones into the bluetooth thing (I can't recall the name), and pair to it. There you go, instant bluetooth headphones.

Hi all, thought I'd chime in here since I've already bought 2 of these and am reluctantly ordering a third. I buy these solely for listening to music and help block out wind noise when I ride on my motorcycle (roughly a 40 min commute daily). My first set (orange ones) lasted about 3 months before the wiring showed separation from the left earbud thus no longer having sound, but my right one worked fine so I continued to use just music In one ear and as an earplug in the other ( as you should only have one with sound in your ear in the state of CA anyways, I think), Unfortunately one day while taking off my armored jacket with my phone still in the breast pocket I stepped on the ear bud that fell to the floor with my shoe and kinda pulled the earbud. Even though it didn't separate it was enough to cause the earbud to stop producing sound as well. So back online I went and this time it seems they've up the quality of the product as the price went up as well as the warranty period. I ordered the ranger green ones this time. And again had no issues and they worked great for a few months. Then I snagged an ear bud again and again it didn't separate but enough that it no longer produces sounds. I already knew these were fragile and had been careful up until the point I messed them up again. So again, with one earbud still working, It was not a total loss. However today , without snagging or anything, the other side just stopped working while I was riding in. I've been looking up and down amazon as well as the internet to find another product to see if ill have better luck. Unfortunately there just isn't a product that exist right now that I know of that will keep the earbud in my ear , play music, and when I put my helmet on it stays in place. So this would be a 5 star product if the quality was just a little better or if it wasn't so fragile. If you ride a bike, and want something that will stay on when you wear your helmet, act as somewhat as a blocker for the wind , this will work. HOWEVER it is really FRAGILE and as long as you take care of it carefully. it should last. SO hopefully 3rd time is a charm and these will last longer then a few months. CROSSES FINGERS

Ive been using the Basic Plugfones for a year and 4months. Recently I noticed the volume was getting lower, speakers must have worn out. So I ordered the Endurance Plugfones this time, just got them today and I was amazed at the sound quality and volume level. Im looking forward to using them at work next week. We are not allowed to wear head phones or ear buds. These look just like the OSHA plugs that everyone else wears so no one has a clue. Its great to be able to listen to music, podcasts and talk radio to help pass the time.

Work well for work but very fragile. I’ve bought two pairs already and on both pairs the left earplug stopped producing sound. First pair broke in less than 3 months and the second pair broke in less than a month. Poor quality.