Is it necessary to wear ear plugs with the ear band? I find ear plugs to be extremely uncomfortable
215947
I would have to say yes....my mom tried the bandit without ear plugs and she still got water in her ears.....I find ear plugs uncomfortable too but the silicon ones seem to be pretty good with the bandit
215948
Yes, the ear plugs are necessary if you are trying to prevent water in your ears. THe band simply keeps the earplugs from falling it. The Mack's pillow soft silicone ear plugs are not as bad as other earplugs--they conform to your ear shape, instead of the other way 'round. I agree with you, though, wouldn't it be great if the band were waterproof and would form a sort of "suction" OVER your ear, instead of IN your ear, to keep water out. Why don't you invent that?! Good luck to you. Donna
215949
I would say yes. The Mack's silicon earplugs are the most comfy. We use the Ear Band-It to hold the silicon earplugs in and keep them watertight.
771542
Yes. I have had a problem with every pair of ear buds I have ever bought, no matter how cheap or expensive. They always hurt my ears. These ear buds dont hurt my ears at all. I wear them a lot and they are very comfortable.
406107
No, but it may be uncomfortable to wear for a while... In my case I need to take breaks so my ears and head don't hurt.
180035
If you put them in correctly, I found that these ear plugs can rub off. However, I never experienced any additional sound from the rubbing.
509671
no you cannot plug in earplugs, its better in your cap I duct tape the side handles closed after I insert one hair elastic on each side, I make a bun of my hair, then wrap the hair elastics around bun this keeps it on my head which is ideal as earpcs wires are fragile and short, if you swim and the ear pc wires are stressed a lot you will lose sound quickly ruining the gadget. but using this method mine last two years I swim 12 hrs a week
1622934
No. You are suppose to push them in the ear canal until you get a good fit. I did not find the Peltor ear plugs to be and different or effective than foam plugs.
1814463
Dear Al, thanks for your inquiry, and yes we do pride ourselves as having one of the highest dB rating for high fidelity earplugs. As for the removing them, what we would suggest is try not inserting the earplugs too deep into the ear canal and see if the isolation is still equally good, as inserting them too deep might make removing them a bit more challenging because of the inconspicuous size. Another option is to attach the cord to it so that the tip extends out further and allows easier removal, however in your case where the cord is not appropriate, you can try cutting away the cord, and leaving just the connector tip on to act as a longer ear tip. Hope that helps!
288970
In theory you could wear them "normally" since the over-ear part is only semi-rigid. However, I tried it and the earbuds were basically falling out once I started moving.
599087
I've used this brand of earplugs for over 4 years. To be honest, I've actually used a single pair of earplugs for months lol. Maybe some people think I'm gross, but whatever :)
1281553
Not specifically. It's a rather thick elastic. I have sensitive ears too, so I wear it higher on my head so they don't touch my ears. Hope this helps!
17202
Yes, I use them for sleeping as I can't tolerate any type of foam ear plugs. I like the way the silicone molds to the shape of my ears without causing the pain and discomfort of the foam inside my ear canal.
288965
Yes, you need to wear them over the ear. You can't separate the ear hoop from the bud.
862642
My guess is no for sleeping. Unless you lay on your back and never turn. They are also a bit tight on the head, so that could be annoying too. Ear plugs are a better bet...
1406020
These earplugs shouldn't be a problem for you. The foam the plugs are made from is very soft, and pliable; you can easily roll them, between your index finger and thumb, and squeeze them slightly, in order to shape them to fit into your ear canal. Once your insert them, they'll re-expand, and fill the canal. The pressure they'll exhibit should not be uncomfortable, even if your ear canal is smaller than most.
77194
I mainly use the band to keep my earbuds on, but I've used it with earplugs and they are even better. Answering your question, yes they did work for me while lap swimming, it gets a few times to find the perfect place though, but once you've got it you'll have no problem.If you are going to use earplugs I strongly advice using some silicone ones, as Christmas tree or other type of earplugs protruding from ears can cause pain over time (with the band on)
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I really can't tell, but I think you better to avoid use for really young kids. I'm 17 and whenever I had them more than 2 hours, I feel uncomfortable and even dizziness. It's because it blocks the oxygen that goes through ears. I don't think it's the problem of the product because same things happen with different product. In conclusion, this product is some where between fine and okay but just don't use any earplugs for kids.
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No, the earplugs are integrated and they are designed to secure to your goggles, not suit. I position mine in the back & it doesn't bother me at all!