Oversensitive Ears? Maybe Not What You Want For Everyday Use.
These earplugs definitely deliver &#34;quiet sound,&#34; however I have found them to be much more noise-blocking than sound-reducing. Sometimes conversations come through relatively clearly, but usually music, TV, and movies are so muted that they can't be enjoyed. (This, of course, depends on the external volume. I suspect if you're someplace where it's really really loud, these earplugs will protect your hearing and you'll still be able to stay in the loop.) I've found myself removing one earplug to make sure I'm not missing out— only to find that I often am. I don't want to risk damaging my hearing, so I think I'll be searching for another pair.<br /><br />I have chronic illness and very sensitive ears, a lot of migraines, and am often overstimulated. I need earplugs that I can wear in restaurants, out shopping, at movie theatres, and even at home when someone else has the TV on too loud for me to handle. I like my earplugs corded because I use them so much and don't want to lose them, especially when out and about.<br /><br />I was very disappointed that once connected to the included cord, these no longer fit in the case! Please fix this, Quiet Sound. Silicone earplugs will grab lint like nobody's business so they certainly need to be kept in a case. And that also makes sense for reusable earplugs like these. It's pointless if the case isn't usable.<br /><br />Update: I was in the car with family and they had some music blasting. It was so loud that my ears were quite literally hurting. I am sure that hearing damage was occurring for everyone in that vehicle. I was so happy to have these ear plugs in my purse. I put them in, and for the first time, they didn't block *enough* sound (rather than the &#34;too much&#34; I'd previously experienced). While my head throbbed, I am seriously grateful I had these with me for that unplanned moment. They did, however, hurt my ears to be wearing for such an extended period of time. I had to keep readjusting them to try to stay relatively comfortable. But they did the job of protecting my hearing.<br /><br />Moral of the story? Invest in multiple ear plugs in various decibel reduction levels if you, like me, have sensitivity to everyday sounds and sometimes are caught in situations where you just can't alter the volume or escape the noise.
Rating: 3 stars