Want earplugs to use in loud movies w/o losing conversation--would these work?
1015583
I use these at work. There is a lot of machine noise there. It dulls out the sound of the machines but I can still hear people talking so I think yes these would work.
1015584
I cannot have long conversations with these. I use them when I am doing aerobics or in bathrooms with loud hand dryers. I tried to wear them at work but it felt like I had a cold. The sound quality when listening to others and music is fine.
147094
I have not had that problem. I have sat through a 2 + hour movie with no loss of power. They are uncomfortable for the ears, but otherwise ok.
52687
These block out ambient noises extremely well. But, you can still hear people talking which to me, is a good thing. As far as annoying others... I don't think you'll have a problem with that. It, of course would depend on how loud you have them. When I am sitting next to my husband, I cannot hear them when he is listening to his music through them. I am fairly sensitive to that, especially when I'm listening to something else and I don't want to hear his music. Hope that helps.
1719866
In-ear plugs would be best in this case. Neither earmuffs nor noise canceling headphones are designed to work in the speech frequency range.
1568020
Not really.. for general noise you would be better served with earplugs. This is for having regular hearing but drowning out sudden noises.
2069884
You would have to have them cranked pretty much all the way (or close) for sound to escape. it's much easier for external noises to be heard since these are not noise cancelling. I have used my set on airplanes, buses, trains, in all kinds of stores and not once have I have seen anyone and or been told anyone that they can hear my music.
704600
Hi JF, I apologise that these earplugs might not be able to achieve that for you as it is not meant to block all all noise but reduce loud noises at live concerts, clubs and noisy work environments. You might have to turn to foam earplugs or active noise cancelling ones. Hope that helps.
1012431
Sorry for your noisy neighbors problem!!! I don't think that anything but industrial type earphones - like those worn in factories by heavy duty machine workers, by outdoor airport workers, etc. - would work in your case. These are very good and make it such that the noise around you is not intrusive. You will still be aware of the noises around you, but in a more mellow way. I find these great when on an airplane (the engine noise is muffled) or when in the neighborhood (the lawn mower noise, etc. is not interruptive to my listening). Good Luck!
1965819
The 3M earplugs will greatly reduce the radio volume that reaches the ear, but won't completely block it. I just tried it while watching TV. Shooters sometimes wear earplugs and noise blocking earmuffs in addition to achieve maximum sound reduction. There are muffs available that electronically block sound - I've not used them however.Another choice would be to have the the person listening to the radio wear earphones that automatically silence the radio speakers when the earphones are plugged in.
1840081
As others have said, you would need a way to attach the speakers. Also, the microphone boom would probably not be long enough to reach the corner of your mouth.
556273
I use these earplugs when I use the chainsaw. And I have used them on planes--they are great, especially when combined with noise-canceling earphones. That having been said, nothing will muffle all noise.
1104133
They will certainly help. Most any noise reduction solutions will, earplugs, ear muffs etc. They have good noise reduction. Check the -db levels, the higher the better.
2218178
Yes, but it depends on the nature and severity of your loss. They have very good fidelity and the ear muffs screen out most external background noise. There are no "tone" controls however, so you get a full spectrum amplification. I have a mid-range (cookie-bight) hearing loss and there were still times when I could not understand all the dialogue, but over all, they helped a great deal.
596028
i would think they'd do the trick for you. they don't block out everything, but definitely take the "hard edges" off sound. i work in a very noisy office, and since using these, nobody is in danger of getting smacked anymore <grin>
686387
Possibly, but I've only worn them while enjoying live (loud) music, and it doesn't muffle out the music, it just brings the sound level down a few decibles - enough to enjoy the music without damaging your hearing. I usually use Flents Quiet Please Foam Ear Plugs when I want drown out loud noises.
248157
No, they would not be good for shooting range noise. They are good for constant low frequency noises, but gunfire would still be heard. They are better off with those foam earplugs you can get from the the drugstore. I used to be on a rifle team and those help considerably.
2148722
I think that these might do the trick so long as you have them secured in your ear canals (external auditory meati). The gold pieces, which provide greater attenuation, would probably be advisable.