I purchased these ear plugs because I suffer from something called annoying neighbors syndrome. I'm not entirely certain of their activities, but I would liken the sounds coming from below and across from my apartment to that of an auto shop or a construction site, perhaps even an airplane hanger. It's particularly horrendous in the evening. Therefore, I have resulted to ear plugs to ensure I get a somewhat worthwhile night of sleep. The contour capabilities of these ear plugs make them incredibly comfortable to wear and the lime green color is particularly stylish, if looks are important while you sleep.... After inserting the ear plugs and allowing them to adjust, silence befell my bedroom. I was able to sleep free from the obnoxious noises that surround my apartment. My only complaint is perhaps these ear plugs work a little too well. I missed my alarm... by an hour and a half. For a full 90 minutes my phone alarm was ring-dingling away and the ear plugs blocked every bit of noise. After the initial panic of being late for work wore off, I was slightly amused that my neighbors had to listen to my alarm while I, for once, slept through their douchbaggery. These will be the only ear plugs I wear from now on. And I'm considering a louder alarm, so suggestions would be helpful.
I wasn't sure about Flents contoured earplugs, and was fairly happy with Flents Quiet Time Ear Plugs, but decided to take a chance on them. After all, I've sold containers of 49-out-of-50-pairs of earplugs that didn't work in the past on that auction website we all love, and the contoured shape of the new ones seemed worth the risk.
But now the days of carefully shaping earplugs multiple times to get them in the perfect spot are over, because all it takes to get Flents Quiet Contour Ear Plugs in is rolling them between my fingers so the inner part is narrow and the flared outer part is folded outward, sliding them far enough in the canal to get the bulge inside, and lightly holding it in place while the bulge expands, which takes maybe five seconds. In my case, at least part of the bulge gets past the narrow part of the canals in both ears, blocking out all noise except the sounds I need to hear while keeping the earplug from coming out on its own, and the earplug is long enough to be easy to remove but not long enough to stick out and rub against my sheets or pillow.
As if always getting my earplugs in on the first try weren't enough, the Contour plugs work well for not two, not three, but five or six days! Granted, I have to push them in a little after the foam expands after the first three days or so, but there's no more angry jamming things in so far that my ears hurt by morning.
I suspect this design could work for a wider range of people than straight or tapered earplugs, especially if they come in two or three sizes, but maybe I'm just lucky. If so, let me wish you the best of luck finding an earplug that works for you!
NOW FOR THE CAVEATS:
This won't be welcome news to many, but the external part of our ears is almost as unique as our fingerprints, so there is no such thing as an earplug that fits everyone. The outer part of the ear canal is made of cartilage which varies widely, changes shape when we move our jaw, and continues to grow and change as we age. And THAT means that unless you're very lucky, you're going to have to try a lot of earplugs before you find something that works well. I do recommend Flents Quiet Comfort earplugs as a starting point, but you may just have to try different kinds and brands before finding the right ones for you.
Also, your sex, height, build, and the size of your outer ear won't tell you how long or wide your ear canals are. I'm female, 5'2", and my outer ears are small and close to my head, but slim earplugs designed for women are too short and narrow for me.
I am a chronic ear plug user. Two things I learned:
1- If they hurt then they are too big
2- If your ears start itching - its time to get new ears plugs
These fit my ears perfect (I'm a female). No pain and blocks out sounds great. Comes in a big tub so that I always have new clean ones on hand when the used ones are too old. Did not come with a travel case as pictured. I will be buying these again.
I'm very sensitive to sound. Chewing, loud breathing, neighbor's barking dogs, it all gets in my head far too easily and drives me crazy.
As you can imagine, I'm constantly wearing earplugs, both to bed and whenever I'm stuck around irritating noise. I'm plugged up more often than a physician would probably recommend. I've gone through a lot of earplugs as a result, and many different brands.
Flent's Quiet Contour is the most functional one yet. I used bullet-shaped plugs for the longest time (Mack's, Hearos, etc), and they would always leak readily whenever I would make facial expressions or tilt my head, especially in my left ear. The bomb-shaped Flent's stay exactly where they're placed, very comfortably, and really fill up the ear canal. It takes deliberate contortion to make them leak.
I think the fit contributes heavily to the noise reduction, as well. Anything below normal speaking volume is basically imperceptible, and louder sounds are heavily suppressed by what feels like more than half. Save for urgent or low-frequency noise, these can purge problem sounds from your awareness, entirely. Their suitability for hearing preservation in ultra-loud environments is patently obvious. I haven't found a quieter brand of plugs.
My singular complaint is that since they are bright green and have large tails, they're extremely conspicuous, and I can't imagine them going unnoticed in anyone's ears. This isn't a strike against the product by any means, the green is obviously meant to make them easy to locate, and they're a good bit less gross-looking than flesh color; it's just a consideration if you're a weirdo like me and plan on wearing them in common spaces.
Overall: fantastic. Would subscribe if I could.
Everyone's ear holes are unique, but these are the most comfortable earplugs I've ever worn, and I've tried over two dozen types (not joking). I use these to sleep, concentrate on work, and on the shooting range to back up my muffs. They are rated NRR 33 (among the highest rating available), so they effectively reduce normal conversation to a barely-audible whisper. Although these are intended to be single-use disposable, I can get about three uses out of each pair before the plugs become uncomfortable (body oil from your ear canal will build up on any foam plug during use). The plastic jar packaging is perfect for keeping on my nightstand, and creates less waste than the individually wrapped variety.
NOTE: These earplugs are a rebranded version of Moldex Meteors, so if you come across a good volume discount on those, know they are identical products.
Feature Product
- Uniquely curved for a comfortable fit
- From sleeping to loud noise,...
- 10 pair
- 33 NRR
Description
The Flents Quiet Contour ear plugs offer hearing protection from construction, heavy machinery, hand tools, music and other loud environments. Also great for creating silence when focus or concentration is needed.
CONTOUR SHAPE & COMFORTABLE FIT - The ear plugs are made of a soft foam that sits comfortably in the ear. Ear plug foam compresses quickly for easy insertion. Specialized contour shape creates a snug and comfortable fit in your ear
20 PACK - Product comes in a convenient pack of 10 pair
NOISE REDUCTION RATING - Ear plugs rated for 33 decibels
SAFE TO USE - Product is safe to use and designed to keep your inner ear safe when inserted
Very comfy, block noise well enough that my husband and I still enjoy sharing a bed.
I sleep with earplugs literally every single night, and these are a dream. They block a high level of noise and they're very comfortable to have jammed into your earholes for several hours every night.
I can, however, still hear my guard Corgi if he borks to alert me, or the smoke alarm goes off, or something. So that's good.
I have used ear plugs for many many years. I just got whatever was on sale at the local drug store. It took me awhile to get used to them and now I can't ever sleep with out them even when there is no noises. I got so used to the vacuum feeling you get and complete silence.
The last ones I bought were the only bulk ones on sale and they were ok until my new husband started snoring louder due allergies, etc. So I decided to research ear plugs for the highest decibel rating not even thinking comfort was an issue.
So I found these and the heros and read the reviews. I figured I would do a side by side comparison. At first I did not like the Flents as I didn't get that vacuum seal feeling and preferred the heros until they were hurting my ears. I noticed with most of the ear plugs I have gotten they would eventually hurt my ears. So I decided to go back the Flents. Now I can't live with out these! After getting over the vacuum feeling I noticed it was still quiet and these were so soft and have yet to hurt my ears and I have been using them for 6 months now.
No ear plug will completely drown out the snoring spouse but these definitely do not make me wake up in the middle of the night and make me want to go sleep on the couch. And no more sores in my ears from uncomfortable ear plugs!
PS I am using my husbands account :)
I've tried a lot of ear plugs, and these are about the best I have used. My other half snores loud enough to chase the dogs from the room, and these plugs have made it possible for me to sleep without having to move to the couch (seriously... I've done that). If I had to make a suggestion for a change, it would be the size. The diameter is perfect, but they are long. I sometimes snip the ends to make them more comfortable in my ear (usually when I have a cold and my ears are extra sensitive). I would love it if Flents would make a slightly shorter version for women and children. However the contour shape is great, and they are very comfortable.
Yes, there is a chemical smell. I believe the culprit is the container since the 10 pair bag I've bought at the store doesn't have this problem. Reminds me of a mix between a permanent marker and a new shower curtain liner.
I've tried so many ear plugs. Just recently I bought 50 pair of the Macks Dreamgirl ones, and now that I've found these in bulk I wish I would have spent it on these instead.
The dreamgirls are the most comfortable I've ever tried, but these are also comfortable and they actually work! If I don't beat my husband to sleep first, I can't fall asleep without these in.
Mine came sealed in two layers of plastic and fulfilled by Amazon, so I'm feeling pretty confident that these were never used or tampered with.
They're about twice the price of the Dreamgirls but worth it. They run about $3 for ten pair at the big box store so buying in bulk is more about convenience than savings.
If you have smaller ears and find other brands are too big and painful, AND you sleep next to someone who sounds like they're dying when they're sleeping, I suggest these.
You need to squeeze the ends til they're thin enough to be inserted deep enough into the canal that they don't fall out (when I fail to do this, they almost always fall out), and once in they'll expand to block out most noise.
I've used this brand before, and initially wasn't a fan because they were more bulky than what I was used to, but they do cut out more noise, which is helpful and I of course eventually got used to them. So now this is my go-to.
I use them for sleep because I wake up so easily from noises. It doesn't completely cut out all noise by any means, but it dampens sound down. (some sounds more than others)
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