Reddit mentions of Hearos Ear Plugs Xtreme Protection Series 14 Count, Pack of 3

First, ask your neighbor to bring the dogs in at night, explaining that the barking prevents you from sleeping. If that doesn't work, tell your landlord, and stay on your landlord until he does something about it.

Animal control might be able to help you as well.

Lastly, until the problem is resolved, try these at night: http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection-14-Pair/dp/B001EPQ86A/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1382372782&sr=1-2. They're the most amazing ear plugs I've ever used. I wear them to sleep every night.

I've used Hearos Extreme every day for years. I use each pair twice and then throw them out. They're the best I've ever used and I've tried many, many earplugs.

I use Hearos and they work pretty well.

http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Xtreme-Protection-14-Pair-Foam/dp/B001EPQ86A/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1457580773&sr=8-1&keywords=earplug+hearos

https://www.amazon.ca/Hearos-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection-pairs/dp/B001EPQ86A

33dB filter, which is the best in the market right now. I wore these to a hockey game last week and it was completely fine. They do start to annoy the ear canal after about an hour or so because they're thick, but it's worth it in my opinion.

Seconding the earplugs. I’ve used them every night for years, can’t sleep without them. These are the best https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EPQ86A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KUcuDb61AE79G

I got your back.

There are not many noise cancelling earbuds out there most have noise isolation. I currently have a pair from etymotic and they are good but not great. Active noise canceling is terrible at blocking random noise it does much better with things like engine noise.

Best thing I have found is headphones + white noise+ ear plugs. I have worn it for 8-10 hours a day for the past 5 years.

For white noise I use
https://simplynoise.com/

And I have a tab for each color full blast.

For ear plugs
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ86A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

For headphones
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HVLUQW8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I use these
They work almost too good. I can't understand what people are saying if they talk to me when I have my helmet on but I can hear my bluetooth headset in my helmet perfectly.

I use these right now. They're surely not the best, but they're the right balance of function and price for me.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ86A/

I just keep a pack in my backpack at all times. I can usually get 2 or 3 uses out of a pair before they get gross, and... I'm telling you, dude, dudette, whatever, when that noise dulls it's like heaven. It's a bit hard to hear the teacher, sure, but you will still rejoice, and you will hopefully perform better. If you need to, explain to the teacher in private (I have done this and it has always gone well enough), and if there's ever an issue your school's disability services (suck it up) will help you.

The earplug thing is easy to play off as "just helps me concentrate" or something similar when people ask (and yes, they ask sometimes). I have told some people at school about having trouble with classrooms and noise, but I am in a very small department. I don't recommend telling people unless you truly trust them. When they ask, you could tell them the truth as I have with, again, a select few: "I'm not able to ignore sniffling and other bodily noises, so I have to wear these earplugs because you are all gross." If you couldn't say that with a smile to the person, I wouldn't recommend saying much of anything.

Best of luck.

depends on what your needs are.

I use plugs and muffs at the same time.

I typically use the combination of these two because they seem to be the highest level of protection available, are comfortable, and cheap:

http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection-14-Pair/dp/B001EPQ86A
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-R-03318-Leightning-Shooters/dp/B001DZX86O/

Get some of these bad boys

Oh! Me! I used earplugs, every night, all throughout college. I have only ever used these, they did the job just fine. I think on half the days, maybe less, maybe more, I would wake up and one of them had fallen out, but I mostly used them for getting to sleep and out of habit, so that wasn't that big of a deal.

I think these are quite a good brand. If you are already using a type of earplug similar to this, here's how I would put them in. You might be doing it wrong? The technique that worked for me was to roll one in my hand, like I'm rolling dough into a string. This would compress it evenly. Then, I would put i in my ear and give it a quarter turn as I inserted it, as if it were a kind of screw. It then expands from my having rolled it within my ear.

Hearos brand.

These two things combined:

1. Marpac Dohm-DS Dual Speed Sound Conditioner
   
2. Hearos Xtreme Protection
   
   Put the noise-maker near you, and pop in the super-soft amazing ear plugs.

I'm going to play devil's advocate and say to buy some earplugs. I use them all the time and they are actually pretty effective and not uncomfortable if worn for relatively short periods of time (<12 hours). Check out something like these and see if they work for you. Also, be sure to watch this youtube video for maximum effectiveness and comfort. What do you have to lose?

1. My family is BIG into cakes and pies. If you don't know how to make a good cake or a sweet pie, you're useless at family get-togethers.
   
   
2. As a family, we mostly play two card games. Spades or Tonk. ALL THE TIME. It's all we do.
   
   
3. Like any family, we get on each other's nerves incessantly. Sometimes, silence is golden.
   
   
4. BEETLE JUICE, BEETLE JUICE, BEETLE JUICE!!
   
   
5. My mom would always clean the house every morning and LOVED pine sol. She used it for cleaning literally every surface in the house.
   
   You don't have to give birth to someone to have a family
   
   You and your family...make...This!
   Sandra Bullock

Yes, these are really good.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001EPQ86A/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1369495785&sr=8-2&pi=SL75I like Hearos Xtreme :

I've used various types/brands, and have settled on these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ86A/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

They are technically disposable, but you can reuse them a few times before throwing them away. They also do a good job of reducing noise levels without eliminating useful ambient noise.

The other suggestions in this thread are also good, and finding the right brand/type will ultimately be a personal choice.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ86A

Best I have used.

toomuchnoiseabove, I so feel your pain, very similar situation here. Noisy families are a socially sanctioned source of noise (a sanction which the childfree movement is only in its early stages of overturning) so there's probably little you can do directly about it other than moving.

What has worked for me is indirect measures: tech, a minor architectural change (closing the window out to the common area with soundproofing), and mental training. The tech has been some really kick ass headphones (a great investment anyway just for the awesome music quality), putting HD white noise videos like this fountain on my TV, this sound conditioner (it's an adjustable white noise like that of an electric fan that gives you something to focus on and ignore the rest), and finally good quality ear plugs as a last resort (I've only used them once or twice, but just knowing that I have them available eases me).

Anyway, you don't have to feel powerless, you can tweak your environment and gear up! Feeling yourself in control is half the battle. The other half is about making mental peace with noise you just can't control, letting yourself get naturally used to it, distracting yourself when it comes, letting go of anger, calming yourself with putting things in perspective... I know, it's difficult and you may not want to hear this when what you want to do is vent and act, but it has been the other half of the answer for me :) Good luck!

Also been wearing earplugs for 10+ years. No issues. Never heard that from an MD, although I'm sure it's possible if you're predisposed to infections. The best earplugs available are these guys: https://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection-pairs/dp/B001EPQ86A. Although... the company used to sell a "round top" version that was supposed to be an improvement but didn't work at all. Look for the "flat topped" version like the earplugs in the link. Or, check out a home supply store for contractor ear plugs. You're looking for an NRR (noise reduction rating) of 33.

What I use in public to reduce noise levels but still be able to hear clearly (originally bought for concerts but I haven't even used them for that yet): https://www.amazon.com/Vibes-High-Fidelity-Concert-Earplugs/dp/B018WPOQSG/

These don't block THAT MUCH noise but they take the edge off of really loud environments for sure.

What I use to totally block out sound at home, i.e. for sleep:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPQ86A/

These are your friend. Practice how to put them in correctly. You kind of need to first compress them, then do a twisting-pushing motion kind of angled towards your eye. Using good ear plugs has saved me sooooooooo much sleep.

Yes I believe so. You can buy them here, but I would recommend getting a bigger pack.

I need this eye mask or ear plugs

I work nights, and these would be very helpful in letting me sleep after I get off my shift. Also helpful because I go to sleep before my boyfriend does and he's up late playing video games.

Get earplugs. Admittedly they are slightly less effective against deep bass, but I live next to a night club (..one that started up after I moved in) and I can't hear a thing with them in.

I understand your frustration, but get over it. You live in an urbanish area. You're going to hear noises - whether that's a night club, construction at 7:00 AM on Saturday morning, horns honking, or sirens wailing at 4:00 AM, you're going to hear shit. If it bothers you, the link I pointed to above will provide you a year's worth of relief for $14.

My tips on earplugs.

If silence and isolation from the loud world around you is your thing, Moldex Pura-Fit is your ear plug. They are not the largest nor the densest plugs out of the foam plugs. I found them to block the most sound.

Product | Price | Type | Comfort | Noise Blocking | DB blocking |
---------|----------|----------|---------|----------|----------|
Moldex 6800 | Cheap | Memory foam | 3/5 | 5/5 | 27 DB|
Macks-Silicone-Putty | Cheap | Putty | 5/5 | 3/5 | 32 DB|
Hearos Xtreme | Cheap | Memory Foam | 3/5 | 4/5 | 33 DB
DuraPlugs | Cheap | Memory Foam | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 | 32 DB |
Mack's ultrasoft foam | Cheap | Memory Foam | 4/5 | 3/5 | 32 DB |
Howard Leight | Cheap | Memory Foam | 2/5 | 4/5 | 32 DB|
Etymotic Research, ETY Plugs | Medium | Flanges | 3/5 | 4/5 | 19 DB |
Crioxen Earplugs | Medium | Flanges | 4/5 | 5/5 | 21DB|
Eargasm Earplugs | High | Flanges | 3/5 | 3/5 | 22DB |
Surefire Defenders | Medium | Flanges | 3/5 | 5/5 | 20 DB |




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I realize I'm late to this thread, but I'm looking for a pair of ear plugs to wear under my over-ear headphones while I'm playing. I know the Etymotic's will work, but wouldn't something simpler like your standard ear plugs be sufficient in drowning out most of the ringing along with the added music involved?

I'm looking to have a healthy balance of music, protection, and still being able to hear what I'm playing.

Didn't I tell you 2 or 3 posts ago that it's the long game... Look dude, if all you are going to do is sit here and argue with me instead of go on google and do some research, or watch this stuff happen on live cam, I don't know what you want from me.

If you want me to go away and stop telling you how it really is then stop responding to me, I clearly don't have the solvent that you need to unglue your eyelids.

>Where are the mass graves?

The entire city is becoming a mass grave, does it take carpet bombing to make you see all of the rubbled buildings with people still inside the crumbled mess? Is it going to take a nuclear explosion to convene you?

>Where are the ovens?

Pol Pot didn't have ovens, Stalin didn't have ovens, Chairmen Mow didn't have ovens, so why bring ovens up? Oh yeah, you brought up ovens because Jews are involved...

>You're cheapening the word "genocide" by using it in this instance.

No, not so much. Does it cheapen the word sunburn if you don't get a 3rd degree sunburn?

It's a word with a specific meaning and just because I can see what's happening while it's happening, doesn't mean the word will still be cheap when it's all said and done.

So go ahead and shoot the messenger and burn the message.

Oh one more thing, I found something that will go along with your eye glue, check it out

These and melatonin. (works for me, also a light sleeper)

Came here to say this. Hearos are fantastic.

http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Xtreme-Protection-14-Pair-Foam/dp/B001EPQ86A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412025151&sr=8-1&keywords=hearos

> Has anyone had any luck not going deaf running a little electric power washer in a small space?

Sure!

Add a pair of good noise cancelling headphones, and you won't hear a thing!

If you can seal the room air tight--including doors, windows, and vents--that may help. Also close the doors to other rooms in-between the drum kit and your neighbors.

Honestly, though, it may make more sense to buy your neighbors a box of ear plugs, and apologize in advance. Give them your number and ask them to reach out when the noise is inappropriate. Or play when they're gone.

These are the best earplugs I've found: https://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Plugs-Xtreme-Protection-pairs/dp/B001EPQ86A

Nice Ultra-star disc! As an ultimate player I always travel with one too. Two suggestions: Ear plugs (These are my brand http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Xtreme-Protection-14-Pair-Foam/dp/B001EPQ86A)
Pillow: (This one has a case that is goes into that makes it relativly compact: http://www.tempurpedic.com/Travel-Size-Pillows/Tempur-Pedic-NeckPillow-Travel.asp)

Yeah 12 dB is pretty weak. 10 dB reduction gives half the noise level (logarithmic scale) the plain ones give 33dB.