collinb Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I've got the standard 25db hearing protection muffs. With this DW735 I need more. Don't really like plugs, but if I have to ... What are some better/recommended options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catco Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I use these from Surefire, for everyday use and use at work with the CNC's. I wear them under these for when things get really loud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, collinb said: I've got the standard 25db hearing protection muffs. With this DW735 I need more. Don't really like plugs, but if I have to ... What are some better/recommended options? This thing. It's expensive but it is a fool proof fix. I had to double bag with the 735 and strait knives ear plugs and over ear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I like these... 3M Peltor earmuffs. They claim 30dB reduction and are comfortable to wear. https://www.amazon.com/3M-Earmuff-Protectors-Hearing-Protection/dp/B00009LI4K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526919010&sr=8-3&keywords=hearing+protection&refinements=p_89%3A3M They work pretty well with my DW735. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Foamies stay in my pocket all the time. They get washed when the pair of pants/shorts get washed. If something is really loud, I'll wear muffs over the foamy's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I use the silicon ear plugs that were National Guard surplus. Had the same thing in basic training. I use them for the shop and yard work. I also have a supply of Howard-Leight foamies that have a NRR of 33, highest I have seen for foamies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I also use the Howard Leight foamies. The NRR of 33 db is higher than the earmuff style I had, and at $18 for a hundred, the price was right. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E2609Y/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 I use the cheap yellow ones from Woodcraft. They look like a tiny triple umbrella. Very similar to what catco sowed, but simpler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Huh. What did you say..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark J said: I use the cheap yellow ones from Woodcraft. They look like a tiny triple umbrella. Very similar to what catco sowed, but simpler. Mine looked like that also but they came from Home depot and just last week I had a small piece of it break off in my ear. I was able to get it out myself. I have some foam ones I'm using now but may try something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 These are the ones I've used for decades. I used to buy them from Bailey's, that sells chainsaw stuff, but I think the last box of 200 came off ebay. There are a pair of these in the back pocket of every pair of jeans I own, and most shorts pocket. I never liked the ones with a line attached. https://www.discountsafetygear.com/earcleaboxof.html?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&id=427708692704&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3InYBRCLARIsAG6bfMSVpCTDiEpTW56_zV5gatzhsZS4OvMGw4MvS9aAb9q1RTp7Yn1dCRAaAmulEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Engineer Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Earplugs. Do note that if you wear glasses, as you should to protect your eyes, you will compromise some of the hearing protection from the muffs. Anything really loud and I double up with plugs and muffs. The Surefire ones are nice, as are custom molded ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 10 hours ago, AJ_Engineer said: Earplugs. Do note that if you wear glasses, as you should to protect your eyes, you will compromise some of the hearing protection from the muffs.... Yes, that's the problem with muffs. Prescription and safety glasses break the foam seal and let in sound. And leave aside trying to wear these with a face shield. A couple of years ago "Ask This Old House" did a segment on hearing protection and also recommended plugs over muffs. What kind of ear plugs one might use will be a personal decission. I was never able to get the foam ones to go in my ears while other folks have no problem making these work. Given the above story I will take care to inspect my "triple umbrella" plugs before use. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 With the straight, yellow ones I use, you roll them in your fingers to a smaller diameter, insert in the ear, and they gradually expand to fit. They feel a little strange to start with, but it's quickly gotten used to, and after using them often, you don't even think about them being in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Peltor Optime have served me well. My cyclone is about 4’ to the right of me at the table saw and is of no consequence. About $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 On 5/22/2018 at 9:05 AM, Mark J said: Yes, that's the problem with muffs. Prescription and safety glasses break the foam seal and let in sound. And leave aside trying to wear these with a face shield. A couple of years ago "Ask This Old House" did a segment on hearing protection and also recommended plugs over muffs. What kind of ear plugs one might use will be a personal decission. I was never able to get the foam ones to go in my ears while other folks have no problem making these work. Given the above story I will take care to inspect my "triple umbrella" plugs before use. Muffs offer much better performance, but are hot... Strap on safeties or head worn face shields often avoid the seal break. It takes some trial and error with each set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted May 23, 2018 Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 FWIW, the latest issue of Woodcraft magazine has an excellent article on hearing protection with spec's on several options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Collin - next time a gun show is in town, find the booth and have a set of custom ear plugs molded. Done correctly, they give as complete a protection as you are going to get. Very comfortable to wear. It is best if you clean your ears before wearing them as the fit is snug. I paid $40 for mine. I recently wore them to the NHRA World Finals, and even the nitro burning the top fuel and funny cars were almost quiet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 52 minutes ago, Robby W said: Collin - next time a gun show is in town, find the booth and have a set of custom ear plugs molded. Done correctly, they give as complete a protection as you are going to get. Very comfortable to wear. It is best if you clean your ears before wearing them as the fit is snug. I paid $40 for mine. I recently wore them to the NHRA World Finals, and even the nitro burning the top fuel and funny cars were almost quiet. I have a couple sets of these and they are the best. I even have a set that you can plug a sound source into. Mine are made by DB Blocker and have lasted me over 5 years of daily use in my day job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 6/2/2018 at 1:31 PM, Robby W said: Collin - next time a gun show is in town, find the booth and have a set of custom ear plugs molded. Done correctly, they give as complete a protection as you are going to get. Very comfortable to wear. It is best if you clean your ears before wearing them as the fit is snug. I paid $40 for mine. I recently wore them to the NHRA World Finals, and even the nitro burning the top fuel and funny cars were almost quiet. ... those cars aren't quiet.... I need to go to the NHRA races in Brainard again that stuff is fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby W Posted June 6, 2018 Report Share Posted June 6, 2018 On 6/4/2018 at 5:30 AM, Chestnut said: ... those cars aren't quiet.... I need to go to the NHRA races in Brainard again that stuff is fun. Wish I could join you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew1 Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 As much as I can/remember to. My dad used to work on those big generators big companies use and never wore anything in the shop or chainsaw ext and was wearing hearing aides in his 50s. Not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekcohen Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 Narc recommended the Jaybird X3, and has a review here: https://www.thewoodwhisperer.com/videos/bluetooth-earbud-shootout/ I've used Peltor for years, but this weekend will try out the X3. Regards from Perth Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted January 29, 2019 Report Share Posted January 29, 2019 In the time since this post was a hot topic I' ve come across some other sound advice mostly from the turning community. Skipping to the punch line I have been using Bose QC 20 earbuds with active noise cancelling. As opposed to the passive suppresion devices Marc was testing. These are not priced for the faint of heart, but when I'm in front of my lathe my ears are about 8 feet from the 3HP dust collector, so no buyer's remorse here. Active noise suppression is for steady noise and the Bose work well. I replaced the Bose earpieces with the Comply ear tips that Marc recommends. This improved the passive sound dampeneing performance and adds some effecacy for sharp sudden sounds. I don't listen to music when I work and I've never plugged it into a sound source, but it's Bose so I'm guessing they will play music. The internal battery is rechargable (USB). I get several work sessions off a charge, and it recharges in a few to several hours. When the batteries go dead the passive sound reduction is generally enough for me to finish the operation at hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted January 17, 2020 Report Share Posted January 17, 2020 Came across this old post and thought I would add my 2 cents. I have custom ear molds from Racing Electronics https://racingelectronics.com/collections/for-race-teams/products/re5-xl I have 2 pair of these and one pair are just the ear plugs. They don’t show a photo online of them so I only linked the stereo version which they all look the same except for the cord. On the ear plugs it is just a small round black cord that connects them together. I have been in the pit boxes at NASCAR during the race and these plugs are phenomenal. These are the same things the teams use and this is the company who supplies them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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