Ear Plugs

Ear pugs?

 

Would it be worth trying some ear buds for music that have active noise reduction, so they can sit looser in the ear but still reduce noise. Just an idea, not tried this in any way.

 

I understand how uncomfortable this can be. I completely lost the hearing in my left ear because of this problem. I was also getting horrible headaches and ringing that almost drove me mad for a couple of years. I found the issue was caused by problems with the tube that drains the ear. When I got that working, life became more bearable. I now have hearing in that ear again. Not great, but it works. I wish you good health. ...J.D.

 

Hi Glassbacken,
I have a similar issue and with sensitive hearing. Few options I've tried.
1. I've tried the custom fit guards and after going back and forth to get them adjusted I gave up as they are so uncomfortable, also they don't block out as much noise as I thought they should to bring the wind down to a reasonable level. £100 down the drain.

2. Tried the best noise cancelling wireless earbuds, apparently, sony wf-1000xm3. The noise cancelling is actually pretty good, enough that I didnt have crushing headaches after a long ride.
Issue with those are there is no way of putting them on then your helmet, they stick out of your ear too far, so spend 10 mins trying to get them in through the visor opening. Another £180 down the drain.

3. Normal wired earbuds, now these worked pretty well, you can buy mouldable foam tips called comply. Nice and thin don't interfere when putting a helment on and can listen to music at an acceptable level. Still let quite alot of noise, I'd say less than custom fit guards and more than noise cancelling. £0 old ear buds works ok for short runs.

4. Foam ear buds the cheap ones, found if you get the multi coloured ones you can really squish them down and into a small roll before inserting. Found these to be the best at noise cancelling. With regard to wax build up, make sure you roll it tight and insert without touching the sides. Found these to be the best, though away after each ride.
Not much of a help but my experiences, hopefully have you some time and money.

 

Not ear pugs @Octoberon - ear mugs

 

Thank god! Thought you meant ear slug