Plugfones Guardian Earplug Headphones - OSHA Approved Noise Isolating in-Ear Earbuds with Hearing Protection - Wired Hybrid for Work and Travel - Includes Silicone and Foam Earplugs - Blue & Yellow

First things first, of course when you are working and using these on a very regular basis, they will wear out and they will start to break. I dont know why people expect $16 ear buds to last forever even after daily use and being used in work environments. Chances are that if you need ear plugs, you are working in a place that requires physical labor or using machinery and alot of things can happen.I work in a production plant and I bought these headphones to blend in at work and so far, speaking face to face with my supervisor and also the plant manager with these in and music playing, they were both oblivious to their true purpose. I also bought these since they were the cheapest option and i wanted to see if the bluetooth pair would be an investment that id like to take. So far, that answer is yes.These headphones sound great, and with them being 50% “earplugs”, i can use these at low volumes while being able to hear the music clearly with minimal background noise. The materials used for these headphones are nice and silky soft rubber which are super comfortable and can be worn for hours without becoming uncomfortable or irritating. They also come with foam tips, but i havent used them because i feel like they would get dirty very quickly. I use these with the Apekx bluetooth adapter which is also very convenient and sleek, but thats for a different review. These headphones do not have a microphone or volume controller on them, but you get what you pay for. These are basic headphones without any bells and whistles but they are also made of great materials with great sound quality and they do a great job of drowning out the background noise. They come with a convenient carrying case which is good for prolonging the lifespan of these headphones. These were a great purchase and i will be buying the bluetooth pair.

I bought 3 low-cost wired earbuds, including the Plug Fones, on Black Friday as a future backup unit to my more expensive (yet relatively fragile) stereo ear buds that are more expensive to maintain. The first two wired earbuds were garbage sounding and did not fit my ears well.Then I tried the Plug Fones on, and boy was I pleasantly surprised!My sensitive ear canals did not ache, even after 1.5 hours of use, and for this price range, the sound quality was "decent." As you might expect, the low-end is not prominent, however the mids and trebles were not super "tinny" -- they sounded good-- which I was honestly not expecting at this price.I did feel the slight noise reduction with these in my ear canals, as well.I tested these buds on the road on two different motorcycles, one with a wind spoiler on top of the windshield and one without, at speeds up to 70mph. Obviously, with the wind spoiler or at speeds lower than 55, the sound was an improved and it degraded a bit without the spoiler closer to 70mph, but still "doable" for this market level.I had read reviews about construction workers using these, as well as these being plugged into radios. I can imagine that these units will have pretty good results for those folks, based on my comparative engine droning of the bikes.For the money, I have yet to find a better set of sound plugs! Two thumbs way up for the price!Note: I used only the foam inserts, not the cones.

I love these ear plug headphones. However, this is my third pair in a year and a half. I wear them everyday so I get a lot of use, but paying $30 roughly every 6 months is getting old. These earplugs allow me to listen to audiobooks, music, and even TV at work. With amazon prime you can download shows directly to your phone so you can watch them offline later. I have watched HOURS and HOURS of TV with these earplugs. Well mostly listen, but some watching. I bought a Bluetooth receiver and run the plugfone wires down my back inside my shirt with it plugged into my Bluetooth receiver and the receiver in my back pocket so everything is hidden from everyone else. I am an aircraft sheet metal mechanic( I repair airplanes). I actually work harder because I am not goofing off somewhere else and I can work while I listen and glance over at the phone. That's what I enjoy about them but there are some issues I have with them as well.The earplug portion of the plugs are fairly decent at blocking the sound but they are not quite as good as real earplugs. Since the plastic speaker goes deep into the foam, as it must, it makes it difficult to push deep into your ear. My biggest problem with them though would be that I am having to buy new ones every 6 months because one side will short out and quit working or worse start working intermediately. That's a lot of money on earplugs! Like I said though I wear them a lot, 5 days a week, 8 hours or more a day. You have to decide if it is worth it for you. Other than that they sound great and are plenty loud for my shop which can get very loud!

Works great and does the trick! Also came with case to store them in. Highly recommend

The sound is Amazing!!! The only problem is the wiring is very very fragile, and will break if there is tension.. Other than that I need these!