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Best reusable earplugs anyone?

I've used the silicon moldable ones and the plastic ones that go in the earl canal - but they are not very re-usable, and when someone pops over to chat taking them in and out is a chore.

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I use the 3M Peltor X4A. You can even get hygiene kits to replace the pads. The X5A, much larger, sends a serious "don't bother me" message.

I’m a fan of Etymotic Ety Plugs. Etymotic in general makes pretty solid kit.

In the past, before I had ANC headphones, I used to wear these under over-the-ear headphones. It worked pretty well.

They make really great IEMs as well. I've got my ER2XRs on right now. They sound great and when music isn't playing they basically act as earplugs.

They are a great option for people who have issues with ANC.

Agreed. I’m on my third pair of one model or other. I really like how quiet I can play music and not hear anything else.

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