3M Ear Plugs, E-A-R Classic Plus 310-1101, 200 Pair of Disposable Earplugs, Pairs Individually Wrapped, Uncorded, 33 NRR, Foam, Slightly Longer, Roll Down, ANSI/ASA S12.71-2018, Drilling, Grinding

As you can see these are 20% longer than the standard version, which not only makes them easier to install and remove it also increases the Noise Reduction Ratio by 4 dB. Now the extra 4 db NRR results in a 133% increase in actual Noise Reduction if they used dBm as their measurement unit, or 66% if they used dBspl. This is a tremendous amount either way, (I'm an acoustic engineer). This coupled with the ease of installation makes these one of the best disposable ear plugs available anywhere! The price bounces around between $33 and $45 per 200 pairs, so you may have to shop them a little if you are on a limited budget. I highly recommend these!!

These are the same exact fit of the super fit 33's that were discontinued. Same material, length and circumference. These worked well for me. Took a while to find these.....

This is the Classic Plus, not just the classic. Used them at an overseas air base. Did not hear the jets taking off or the window air conditioner nearby. Use them every night at home and while traveling. You’d be surprised how many hotels are located near noisy interstates, kids playing in the hall, or loud neighbors.

20 years!! I've used these for 20 straight years. I first used them operating lawnmowers, weed-wackers and blowers in lawn care 7 days a week. I have occasionally trialed other varieties. I've always returned due to superior sound proofing and comfort. I have though, found two techniques useful. 1) I trim the end that goes in the ear; just to round it off and make it more comfortable. This is important to me because once an irritation develops in the canal I still need to keep the ear plug in and then I have a painful dilemma! Prudent for me to prevent the chafe from starting in the first place. 2)For those times when an unusual degree of noise needs to be blocked out for a time I moderately swab the plug with baby diaper rash zinc oxide ointment. It appears identical to the zinc oxide we used to smear on our noses at the beach. The ointment seals the ear canal even more and increases the soundproofing. WARNING ! If you use the ointment sealing technique repetitively you can make yourself deaf for all intents and purposes, which can be very dangerous and you don't get a second chance to hear that car, baby, click, whoosh or any of the other myriad warning sounds our lives depend on. But again, excellent earplugs, reliable and consistent.

I have used EAR plugs for 44 years in steel fabrication, loud concerts, and anywhere there isA lot of noise. I wear them for work shifts and find them much more comfortable than most other hearing protection.My ear canal is larger, so most other brands just don’t stay in nor do those block noise as well (for me but YMMV. I’ll buy more when these run out.

These work fine, although they are little long. Using scissors, I just cut off a small section of the ends and they work great. The type of foam used on these however, is softer than than the standard Classic 3M ear plugs making them easier on the ear canals.

These earplugs are the best, simple as that!

Try living and working in Manhattan while attempting to write complex technical and business documents that could make or break a business deal with incessant honking and magnified ambulance and fire engine sirens that go off eerywhere and every time you blink! I'd used every product on the market until this brilliant creation from 3M - the proprietary (like everything 3M makes lol) material this product is made of expands gently and form fits your ear canal unlike other brands that expand too aggressively and then continue to apply a dull pressure against your ear canal while trying to expand still. This means you can wear 3M's product comfortably for an entire day or more continuously (once you get used to blocking outside noise) as opposed to the usual brands available in the pharmacies.They're washable (I use a toothbrush and face wash) and dry easily - this extends their life. However, after a few wash and reuse cycles, you should just open a new pair :)I have used them for years. My quality of life has improved and according to published scientific research, the human sense of hearing never gets "better", it only deteriorates. The only control humans have is the rate of deterioration...which CAN be reduced drastically by reducing the types of sounds you expose your ear drums to.How I've used them:While1. Working2. Studying3. Sleeping4. Travelling public5. In Airports6. In Train stations7. At Coffee shops8. Meditating