Small, Effective, and Convenient
These work great. They are small but they are not hard to get out, plus their size makes it so others don't see two big sticks coming out of your ears. I used them at a bar with a band this weekend and they did the job. I could hear everything but it was turned down by these earplugs. It's also very convenient to have the small container on your keychain. The only better option may be to get custom earplugs made for you by an ear/nose/throat doctor but I'm sure that would be super expensive.<br /><br />UPDATE<br /><br />Downbeats also offers a long stem version which I purchased too. I recommend the long stem if you don't mind a bit of the plug showing. They are still not as long as the other options I've tried but just long enough to make a noticeable difference in the ease of removal and insertion. Here is the link http://smile.amazon.com/DownBeats-Long-Stem-Protection-Percussion/dp/B00ODE0IDS  I use earplugs now because I have always had a minor tinnitus (thought everyone did actually and as it turns out about 80% of people have some form of it). Anyway, I don't want to do anything to make it become more than minor so I now wear earplugs whenever modern society insists on turning up the music too damn loud. Prevention is key!
Rating: 5 stars