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| * note: SNR does sadly not stand for signal-noise-ration but for " | * note: SNR does sadly not stand for signal-noise-ration but for " | ||
| * note: music earplugs " | * note: music earplugs " | ||
| + | * full-sealing plugs (foam, wax) vs those with changeable filter: the filters are supposed to allow air-circulation and pressure-equalisation in your ear, thus creating less problems during longer wear | ||
| ==== recommendations by usage ==== | ==== recommendations by usage ==== | ||
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| * normal concerts and events with loud music (80-90dB sound pressure) | * normal concerts and events with loud music (80-90dB sound pressure) | ||
| * --> Schallwerk Music+ (23dB SNR protection) | * --> Schallwerk Music+ (23dB SNR protection) | ||
| - | * festivals and concerts that assume everybody wears earplugs | + | * festivals and concerts that assume everybody wears earplugs |
| * --> Ohropax Soft (SNR 32dB) | * --> Ohropax Soft (SNR 32dB) | ||
| * power tools, working, possibly music | * power tools, working, possibly music | ||
| * --> Ohropax Neo | * --> Ohropax Neo | ||
| * --> Ohropax Soft (SNR 32dB) | * --> Ohropax Soft (SNR 32dB) | ||
| - | * Sleeping in noisy environments, airplane, train, camping, etc | + | * Sleeping in noisy environments, |
| * --> Ohropax Color (SNR 35dB) | * --> Ohropax Color (SNR 35dB) | ||
| * Ohropax Wax (SNR 22dB, use only in case you don't find the soothing pressure of foam-earplugs comforting) | * Ohropax Wax (SNR 22dB, use only in case you don't find the soothing pressure of foam-earplugs comforting) | ||
| + | * Sleeping in airplanes | ||
| + | * --> Active noise cancelling earphones work best | ||
| + | * for airplanes consider music earplugs (Alpine, Schallwerk), | ||
| + | * Ohropax Color if you only use them at cruising height | ||
| === note on foam earplugs === | === note on foam earplugs === | ||
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| ==== notes of and experiences with products ==== | ==== notes of and experiences with products ==== | ||
| * Alpine Music Pro Safe | * Alpine Music Pro Safe | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * nobody needs white | + | * nobody needs white |
| - | * just barely enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure | + | |
| - | * good music quality | + | |
| + | * good music quality | ||
| + | * don't seal your ears against water or pressure differences | ||
| * Schallwerk Music+ | * Schallwerk Music+ | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure | + | * enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure |
| - | * good music quality | + | * good music quality |
| + | * don't seal your ears against water or pressure differences | ||
| * Ohropax Soft | * Ohropax Soft | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * HML 28dB, 29dB, 31DB | + | * HML 28dB, 29dB, 31DB |
| - | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
| - | * very good protection | + | * very good protection |
| - | * still quite accepatable | + | * still quite acceptable |
| - | * you are able to talk with people while standing in front of a stage | + | * you are able to talk with people while standing in front of a stage |
| - | * good for loud events up to maybe even 110dB sound pressure | + | * good for loud events up to maybe even 110dB sound pressure |
| + | * seal your ears (good against water, not so good in airplane takeoff/ | ||
| * Ohropax Color | * Ohropax Color | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * HML: 31,32,34 dB | + | * HML: 31,32,34 dB |
| - | * [[https:// | + | * [[https:// |
| - | * best damping I've ever found, | + | * best damping I've ever found, |
| - | * abysmal music experience, don't use at events | + | * abysmal music experience, don't use at events |
| + | * seal your ears (good against water, not so good in airplane takeoff/ | ||
| * Ohropax original/ | * Ohropax original/ | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * HML: 27,18,14 dB | + | * HML: 27,18,14 dB |
| - | * not very good dampening | + | * not very good dampening |
| - | * very comfortable as wax molds to your hear due to body heat | + | * very comfortable as wax moulds |
| - | * sticky | + | * sticky |
| - | * tricky to remove | + | * tricky to remove |
| - | * remove cotton before use | + | |
| - | * not great for music | + | * not great for music |
| * [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
| * Ohropax Neo | * Ohropax Neo | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * HML: 27,23,22 dB | + | * HML: 27,23,22 dB |
| - | * to be tested | + | * to be tested |
| * Ohropax Music | * Ohropax Music | ||
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| + | * Loops | ||
| + | * not tested, see no need to | ||
| + | * Custom-fit ear-plugs from your local specialist | ||
| + | * better fit for more comfortable longer wear | ||
| + | * uses changeable inset filters | ||
| + | * allow air exchange between your ear and outside, e.g. don't fully seal your ears per design | ||
| + | * difference between " | ||