SureFire EP4 Sonic Defenders Plus filtered Earplugs, triple flanged design, reusable, Clear, Large

Spectacular earplugs that are adaptable to most circumstances requiring hearing protection. Whether you need hearing protection in the woodshop, at concerts, around power tools, when vacuuming, doing the lawn...you name it, these work great. The detachable cord is a clever touch which eliminates the "feedback" noise that resonates into your eardrums when the cord rubs against your neck whilst turning your head.===== ADVICE FOR BUYERS =====1) It is absolutely critical that you purchase the right size. IMO, the sizes run small. The medium size is much smaller than I anticipated. I wear 'youth'-size baseball caps and small mens t-shirts, yet surprisingly am a large in these earplugs. It is the only product I've ever purchased that I'm a 'medium' in. If you buy ones that are too small, they'll fail to provide adequate hearing protection and may even be uncomfortable to wear.2) If you're using them for concerts or want to maintain a discreet appearance ---> get the clear ones===== PROS =====- Adaptable to numerous hearing protection needs- Clear ones blend in well so you don't look like a dork at concerts- Removable neck strap allows you to keep them discreetly hidden + prevents it from getting caught on your respirator- Removable cap on them allows you to hear conversation while still providing hearing protection from loud noises (e.g., you can still enjoy a concert and hear the music without exiting with ringing ears===== CONS ======Seller was unresponsive ton Amazon exchange request for the correct size (I ordered a second pair, but purchased the wrong size)- Would be nice if it had a braided cloth cord to eliminate the resonated feedback from when it rubs against your neck- They get tangled up together if you wear them around your neck. Can be distracting if you're trying to use a power tool and very quickly need to pop them in your ears- Slight learning curve getting them in, but this is quickly overcome once you've used them for a while===== OVERALL IMPRESSION =====Wonderful product. Wish seller was responsive to exchange request. Order a size larger than you think you need. Fantastic hearing protection and the removable cap makes it so that you aren't oblivious when someone talks to you (i.e, you can still hear them and then turn on a power tool without having to fuss with putting in/taking out your earplugs)

Finally got the size that works best for me. I was using mediums which were more comfortable but they didn't seal well. I recently got the large ones and they are not as comfortable but worked great at reducing gunshot noise. I shoot a compensated pistol in USPSA Open Division and it is loud! These by themselves with the tabs open worked well and allow me to hear what's going on around me. When I'm waiting for my turn to shoot a stage or when I shoot indoors, I normally also use the Peltor Sport Tactical 500 over these for double protection.

I shoot outdoors as well as indoors and I have owned and tried all kind of hearing protection from the custom made which cost 2000 dlls to the cheapy foamy ear plugs and these Surefire are on top of my list in regards of HEARING PROTECTION, comfort and price. They provide full 24 NRR when used with the little plug close and 12 NRR when open. They are extremely and I mean EXTREMELY comfortable. They are made of surgical grade silicon which us very soft and pliable which translate into mold perfectly into your ear. If you take the time and effort to proper maintain these hearing protection, they can last for a long time (years likely) and the price is awesome for the quality. Just be sure to get the proper size for your ear and I can guarantee you that you will be well equipted to go to the range. If you shoot outdoors, you don’y need additional protection. If you shoot INDOORS, I recommend use these as additional protection. And this is true regardless what type of hearing protection you happen to be using while shooting at an indoor range. Extremely satisfied with this product,

seems to be good quality so far, i've had them for about 6 months and they are still in good shape and i still use them.I am a mechanic and i'm in a shop most of the day with an impact next to my ear and other loud and annoying noises all day. I still need to be able to answer a phone periodically during the day as well which can be hard when your ears are ringing from using a 1/2 inch impact most of the day. that is the main reason i bought these ear plugs, here are my thoughtsNEGATIVES are that they are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time, people are constantly asking you "what kind of music are you listening to?", they can be hard to get adjusted to fit your ear, and lastly the little plastic plug that is supposed to block out all noise doesn't do much and can be a pain to insert.POSITIVES are they do work like the add says, loud sounds are blocked while low tones (like peoples voices) aren't, i've been able to answer the phone with them in as well because of their low profile design, they are adjustable, so they can be made to fit your ear better, and they do last as long if not longer than they say they dooverall they work as intended and i will be buying another pair, when i need them. next time i might try a smaller size and they may be more comfortable to wear all day

One of the problems you have riding a motorcycle on the highway is that the wind noise is deafening. I wear a full faced helmet on the highway. In the past I have put in the foam style plugs that you roll into a small package and insert. They do indeed kill the wind noise and even allow the music in my headset in my helmet to be clearer. The problem. after about 30 minutes the plugs really start being uncomfortable. Not so with these bad boys. They fit comfortably in your ear. Block the wind noise. Allow the music to be heard and they do not hurt. The soft material is very pliable and comfortable. I will be using these for years to come. They are so good that I got a couple pair for my wife too.

J'avais acheté le modèle SureFire EP3 en taille M en pensant être dans la moyenne au niveau des oreilles. Au final, cela ne me convenait pas. Si je fermais les bouchons et que je tentais de les mettre dans mes oreilles, ça ne tenait pas et ça ressortait tout seul (les boucles extérieurs sont censés faire point d'appui pour mieux tenir, mais peut-être que mes oreilles sont trop grandes pour la taille M), en plus de comprimer l'air dans mes oreilles et de faire un effet ventouse très désagréable.J'ai acheté ce modèle en taille L pour être sûr que ça tienne, en plus du fait que cela rentre plus loin dans l'oreille (meilleure isolation, mais pas une meilleure atténuation du bruit).En fermant le bouchon, l'isolation est mieux, mais j'ai beaucoup de mal à réussir à les mettre avec les bouchons fermés. Ce que je fais, c'est que je laisse les bouchons ouvert, puis j'appuie doucement avec les ongles pour enfoncer dans l'oreille. Le trou fait que l'air peut circuler, et donc cela ne fera pas pression sur les tympans. Une fois bien enfoncés et les boucles extérieures bien mises en place, vous pouvez choisir de refermer les bouchons pour une meilleure isolation.Ça n'isole pas aussi bien qu'un casque de protection auditive, car cela bouche les oreilles, mais le son peut toujours arriver à travers la peau et les os. Je les utilise en complément d'un casque pour le tir sportif, et je constate bien une atténuation accrue.Prenez bien le temps de vérifier la taille qu'il vous faut. Ce n'est pas très évident, et la taille M (que SureFire annonce correspondre à la majorité, est peut-être trop petite pour une majorité).

Was a bit sceptical when I received them that they would work, having worn them for an hour shooting they gave me a head ache and were not really stopping the noise enough, after a bit of research I find the average ear canal is 25mm to the ear drum, maybe this was why they hurt, I ordered the large and decided to cut of the end cap leaving just two, much better now, they seal in my ear better and dont give me any pain or headaches, hope this helps if you have the same problem

Get your size right and you can wear them all day. I use them on my motorbike and for shooting

Produit de qualité et conforme à mes attentes. Les EP4 étant par contre un peu long dans mon oreille pour être utilisé avec un intercom ( les oreillettes forcent un peu et donc les EP4 sont un peu trop enfoncés dans l'oreille ) dans le casque j'ai coupé la dernière alvéole et maintenant c'est nickel!Très bonne atténuation des bruit extérieur nuisible même avec mon schuberth.

I highly recommend this hearing protection if you’re going the non-custom route. They fit great and have the extra filter available. Also works great as security headset ear piece replacement for those tiny “buds”