Best ear protection

[curlyoak]

I am currently using a Barretta head set that came with my gun. It seems a little heavy. First priority is sound protection. Second is weight. I want good sound protection with weight consideration. Thanks

[tag]

I’ve worked decades in a noise hazard environment (aircraft maintenance) and I always used the foamy 3M EAR plugs. Put them in first thing and wore them all day. I continue that practice in the shop or while doing any other loud activities like mowing the lawn. Plugs are light and aren’t sweaty in the summer.  

[Mark J]

@curlyoak, are you looking for hearing protection for shooting?  Or woodworking?

[Tom King]

The best protection is one that gets used.  I've kept a couple of pairs of foamies in my pocket as long as I can remember, and use them.  I've I'm going to be doing something really loud, I'll wear muffs over the foamies.

[BonPacific]

I've never been able to get into the habit of wearing ear plugs, but they're definitely the safer option/combo. I have two sets of earmuffs in the shop: a pair of 3M Peltors, and some ClearArmor branded shooting earmuffs. The ClearArmor are lighter than the 3Ms, but their pads are more rigid and don't always conform as well around chunky safety glasses.

[RichardA]

I'm a bit luckier than most.  I'm 75% deaf and wear two hearing aids. When I'm doing anything with loud noise, I just turn them off, and they act like plugs.  I hope  you never have to go through it.  But the aids are hearing savers.

[legenddc]

 Have the 3M Worktunes and while I like them for the sound protection they do get heavy. Debating on getting some IsoTunes eventually. 

[curlyoak]

This is for woodworking. Especially the planer and jointer. Also the router table. I am ordering the 3m foamy.

 

Thanks all for responding.

[JohnG]

I just ordered a pair of IsoTunes Free. I had bought a pair of their wired earbuds (wire between the two ear buds) but they would always get snagged on my shirt or something and were frustrating. Also have a set of 3M worktunes that I occasionally use, but I’ve never found earmuffs to be comfortable or effective with eye protection on.