Etymotic Research ER20XS High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Universal Fit, Standard/Large/Foam Tips https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015QL3ADG/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_C3DJ1YKX26Q52AB244AG?psc=1
I’m gonna try snagging these and see how it goes. I’ll be snagging new bulbs for my instrument panel. One behind the tachometer has been out for a while and the one indicating when my brights are on just died.
So this is something I tried to work out myself when I used to be a mechanic and loaded planes. You’ll never find something that will work like you want without a communication device built in like pilots use while flying. Best I found that works specially around 120db is headphone style ear protection with silicon earplugs underneath, the silicone earplugs clean up really easy and will kill a hum of a reefer by themselves.
While a power tool is in use, I’m not as worried about having to talk to someone. While the reefer is running or while semis are driving around nearby is a bigger concern wren it comes to being able to communicate. I just ordered a set of the Etymotic ER20XS universal fit plugs from Amazon (Prime next day shipping, so…). I’ll give them a whirl and see how it goes.
Edit: The grinder is the only one that should get that loud, and even then, it’s not used that often and not for extended periods. This isn’t to say it doesn’t get used, just that it could very well be the worst of it.
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I hope those work for you. I would actually prefer some sort of earplug myself but because of my messed up ears I would have to go with something custom fit and those are a bit too expensive for me. So the Lagoons will do. Good luck!
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Hey buddddyyyy…
I’ve been using this app today:
So far, the highest I’ve seen is a single spike to 105db. Granted, the grinder has yet to make an appearance, but I’m not expecting it to be anything too regular. Otherwise, things will occasionally spike into the 90s but average in the 80s. Still loud enough that I’d like something to save my hearing from too much damage.
Nice app, I would see if your microphone on your phone can handle anything higher than 105db.
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a32_5g-10648.php
Well… not totally sure where to find it to be frank
Oh I would just test it with loud noises.
Have mentioned it many times but ill mention it again.
Software app’s and mobile microphones are not reliable, accurate for measuring. Specially above ~90db range. The microphones are designed for speech and talking level’s of audio.
Quiet or loud sounds… nope. There are measuring mics for the job.
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Quite frankly, I’m not buying that kinda set up just for this use case.
Surprised to see no one has recommended Loop earplugs yet. I find them comfortable enough throughout my day, but I wouldn’t sleep with them.
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Huh. These look pretty good, but I don’t think they are up to the kind of noise reduction I require. Plus I am not sure how many times you can use them before you have to chuck them. What has been your experience with wear and tear?
The tips can last 2-3 months if you use them on a daily basis. The replacement tips are fairly priced, though.
FYI, you can find a few good recommendations for random stuff on wirecutter.com. That’s where I found these earplugs 
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Cool. Great info. Thanks for sharing. Happy Friday to you!
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Of course not. It can be used in many cases. 
Speakers, home audio, car audio anything you would like to measure now and years to come.
Accurate and precise measurements. Good tool to any audiophile.
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Something for the topic.
It’s been in the “maybe” list in things to buy. Friend had these with long road trips on car.
19 & 22 db filters. Claims to preserve music quality.
They also have Work filters.
Up to 27db and Warning signals and talking remains audible.
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Dual flange is usually more comfortable to me then triple, so if I really don’t like the ones I ordered, I may look at those
OMG! WorkSafe has a free cord!!!
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I had a road construction project that started right after we went to work from home, and I had a hard time with noise, until I bought a pair a passive firing range hearing protection. The nice part was that I could wear my IEMs under them. It got me the isolation of both and was a pretty cheap solution, since I already had the IEMs.