Cheap headphones / earplugs

[rowlf]

Have just ordered a set of these from ebay (search for plugfones). They are based on Moldex Rocket reusable earplugs so should be pretty comfortable. They cost just £16.99 inc delivery which seems very reasonable.



They have a noise rating of 30Db which is pretty good and have a standard 3.5 mm jack plug which should work with most MP3 players and allow some tunes and/or reduce the wind noise or buffeting noise users of tall screens know so well. Lets face it, many of us Diversion users are at the age when hearing fades and we need help staying awake so every little helps.

I wont get a chance to test them on the bike for a while but will report when I can. If anyone tries them in the meantime please let us know.

[DahDit]

3db means double. So I assume in this case they claim to reduce outside noise by 10x? If the sound reproduction is good, they could be a worthwhile buy indeed They do look long which could mean they are uncomfortable tho'

Look forward to your feedback..........

[neilmud Lord Protector]

Mar 3, 2013 22:44:54 GMT DahDit said:

Look forward to your feedback..........

I hope not for that price feedback is the last thing I would want

Neil

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Mar 3, 2013 22:44:54 GMT DahDit said:

3db means double. So I assume in this case they claim to reduce outside noise by 10x? If the sound reproduction is good, they could be a worthwhile buy indeed They do look long which could mean they are uncomfortable tho'

Look forward to your feedback..........

3db is double, but the scale is logarithmic, so 30db is sqrt(1000) less sound pressure, about a factor of 32, but since the ear is also approximately logarithmic is response, how impressive that actually sounds will depend on how loud the noise is to start with.

[rowlf]

DahDit

"They do look long which could mean they are uncomfortable tho'"

That should be OK then, I have long ears. They used to call me Jumbo before they called me Rowlf. Or was it "Dumbo"

[CD]

I use the same ear plugs. If not pushed well in, they easily fall out and will rub on the helmet padding. They are however almost as good for stopping noise as the Moldex mouldable type sold in the little plastic button shape thingies. Those are the very best noise stoppers Ive used.

[soggybiker]

Haven't tried them in helmet yet (they are for my daughter I need all my senses unhindered while ridinng) However the sound and build quality is surprisingly good.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soft-Helmet-Stereo-Speakers-Volume-Control-Headphone-For-Motorcycle-MP3-GPS-iPod-/281069506778?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=iL9gdPDu1zxuCnJsFY6OKXDv0hw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc