Cutting Earplugs

Im curious if anyone cuts the little bit of the earplug that sticks out so that they are more hidden...i have skin colored ones and with the tip cut they aren't really noticeable...which makes me happy and doesn't draw attention. Does cutting them shorter make them less protective?

 

Yes. Tried it and paid for it...depends on your ldls though..

I insert them pretty deep..The flesh coloured ones are hardly noticeable. .

 

Oh really! these ones are 33dbs protection. I have weird ears..i cant get them in deep.

 

You know I have a weird left one. .and have difficulties also..

also sorry I forget..you don't have H right?

 

Which plugs are you using, Can you post a link ? Thanks!

 

I wouldn't cut the ear plugs.

 

They are just foam ones from wallgreens

 

No i dont have h

 

Well I guess I would ask why you are using earplugs? for special events? loud venues?

I wouldn't cut them.

 

Yes exactly all of that stuff that's too loud.

 

Maybe you can search for flesh coloree ones? Or you can maje custome earplugs, adapted to your ears, you will be avle to chosse the color and they will be quite invisible.

 

They stopped selling flesh colored ones in NZ, which was annoying as I wear foam earplugs everyday for my job, but now I know you can still get them, I will try and mail order them.
I would love to be able to hide the fact a bit better.

Cutting them, (provided you have not got bad H) should be sweet as for not too noisy situations but don't cut them if you are using them for clubs, concerts ETC.

 

Get some custom fit musician plugs, they usually come in clear silicon so they are barely noticeable. No one ever notices mine unless I insert them in front of them. Costs a bit but well worth it.

 

What the heck is "H"? No more drugs for that man...

 

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