Best noise cancelling kit

[T6 vanman]

Hi All

New noisy bike on the way and I'm looking at some noise cancelling kit,

I've got some re-usable Oxford ear plugs but don't get on with them, caused my ears to get sore.

So looking at something helmet related or comfy ear plugs,

Does anyone have any experience

HELP

[LosingGrip]

Ive tried the foam ones, don't like them. Tried earpiece I think they are called. Didn't get on with them.

Got some moulded ones with work. Took a bit of getting used to but love them now.

I will be buying my own soon. Worth the cost.

[KTMsm]

First step for me was buying the variety packs of ear plugs sold on eBay / Amazon

I tried about 15 different pairs before I found the ones that suited me

There must be about a hundred different shaped foam ear plugs, then you have all the silicone ones (which I hated)

[Cylon2007]

I've been using moulded ear plugs for about 18 years and wouldn't now use anything else. I do have quite narrow ear canals so foam plugs never worked properly for me. While moulded are a fair outlay I've found a set easily lasts 5 years or more, if looked after and cleaned properly, so in fact they don't work out too expensive especially when you take into consideration they can save your hearing.

[John D.]

I use moulded plugs personally.

[Marquezs Stabilisers]

Plugfones. Much better than foam ones and you can still hear your sat nav via Bluetooth

[smifffymoto]

I tried foam but couldn’t get them in well enough to be effective.
I’m now using Alpine silicone ones which work but are painful after about 1hour.

I have an appointment for moulded ones next week which I hope will be the best option.

[boyse7en]

I'm using Alpine ones and find them fine for most journeys. They don't get uncomfortable, and i can still hear my music from the helmet speakers

[RizzoTheRat]

KTMsm said:

First step for me was buying the variety packs of ear plugs sold on eBay / Amazon

This! Foam ones are cheap and there are loads of different shape and stiffness ones about, so try a load of different ones and you'll probably find a set you like.

I personally like the 3M 1100 series, a box of 200 pairs is about £30

[Jester86]

I had recommendations from friends using the Loop Experience plugs.

Bought a set and have worn them for about 2 hours of riding so far, really comfortable and have cut down noise massively. I get off the bike without feeling battered in the head now!

[RemaL]

I've bought various ear plugs over the years from expensive custom ones to Disposable plugs. Have found Howard Leight Laser Lite which are relatively cheap when bought in a box online to be the best for wind noise, comfort etc.

[Freakuk]

Similar to above.

I've tried moulded plugs (foam) got them from the NEC show some years ago, did them there and then. They were OK but fiddly to get in and weirdly hurt after a while.

Switched to standard plugs from eBay loads of choice of materials, noise rating, it was just a case of trying them out. Usually buy around 200 pairs which I can re-use a few times before having to start afresh. Lasted years before buying another bulk lot, always carry a few pairs under the seat on the bike just in case I manage to lose one at the cafe etc.

[BertBert]

I've got some moulded ones from Custom Fit Guards which do the job very nicely and are comfortable for long periods

[black-k1]

Like many, after many years and using many different types of plug I've settled on disposable foam plugs. (I can't remember the exact models.) Those, in conjunction with a quiet helmet (Schuberth C4) do a reasonable job of cancelling out the unwanted noise.

I'd recommended trying lots of different types as the ones that work for you will likely be different to those that work for others.

[OverSteery]

T6 vanman said:

Hi All

New noisy bike on the way and I'm looking at some noise cancelling kit,

I've got some re-usable Oxford ear plugs but don't get on with them, caused my ears to get sore.

So looking at something helmet related or comfy ear plugs,

Does anyone have any experience

HELP

Fit a proper exhaust so it's not so noisy. Why should the rest of us have put up with it?

[Mr Pointy]

Other than custom moulded earplugs wax (not silicone) earplugs are by far the most effective, Either Quies or Noise-X work well.

[cliffords]

OverSteery said:

T6 vanman said:

Hi All

New noisy bike on the way and I'm looking at some noise cancelling kit,

I've got some re-usable Oxford ear plugs but don't get on with them, caused my ears to get sore.

So looking at something helmet related or comfy ear plugs,

Does anyone have any experience

HELP

Fit a proper exhaust so it's not so noisy. Why should the rest of us have put up with it?

I think he is just letting us all know so we can get our ear plugs ready.

[rugbyleague]

Jester86 said:

I had recommendations from friends using the Loop Experience plugs.

Bought a set and have worn them for about 2 hours of riding so far, really comfortable and have cut down noise massively. I get off the bike without feeling battered in the head now!

After reading this thread, used loops on ride into work on my Hayabusa with Yoshimura end cans, they cancelled the noise but I felt a little bit distant from the bike?

My ears aren't ringing now though so I think I need to carry on!

[T6 vanman]

Loop earplugs ordered last night - I'll report effectiveness later



Oh OverSteery

[Jester86]

rugbyleague said:

After reading this thread, used loops on ride into work on my Hayabusa with Yoshimura end cans, they cancelled the noise but I felt a little bit distant from the bike?

My ears aren't ringing now though so I think I need to carry on!

I know what you mean when you say distant from the bike, my ride yesterday felt really peaceful. But I could still hear the bike underneath me, on stock exhaust. Being a new rider I have a limited range of experience though.

Really glad to hear your ears are in a good place post ride!