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.
1839127
I'm also experiencing discomfort. Sometimes slight pain in my ear and sometimes some kind of dizziness... I'm using Bose QC20 in-ear earplugs.
932999
Personally, I find them very comfortable now that I've gotten used to them. I wear glasses with plastic ear pieces so the earpieces rub against the plastic and it makes a slight rubbing sound. The only time I even notice this is when there is no audio on and I'm shifting in my chair.
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.
660159
YES. This problem is the main reason I don't wear these earbuds anymore. They sit in a drawer...waste of money.
1698128
I wear ear plugs in addition to ear muffs at an indoor gun range and the noise is still very loud to me. The sounds of a screaming baby might be reduced somewhat, but not entirely. As info, the Howard Leight over the head ear protectors were very tight on my head and I could not wear them; however, my son wears them without issue.
1764043
No, my experience with this head set has been great. I haven't had a problem with them hurting my ears. They are very comfortable. My only problem is that the wire is too short but besides that I am very impressed
2154349
No,there not ,the pressure they put on you even without them it's too much. I like the sound but I rather use my earphones.
712538
Not any more than any other ear plug. You must roll them with thumb and finger and the insert and you might need to push the outside in behind your ear flap. These are the best because you hardly feel them when they are in and they tend to stay in better at night than the foam type.
543838
I put them on and had my husband speak quietly to me. Heard him fine. So, no noise blocking. Ear plugs will probably be your best bet.
767936
I did not find any external annoyance. I suppose in very noisy environments this could occur but I had no problem. Further I wear high end hearing aids (best thing for music I ever did) so the ear plug option would not have worked for me anyway. I love these little light head phones. I have a large Klipsch 10 speaker surround system and did not think the sound would compare. Does not Move the room :-) but still very nice!!
880976
Off hand I would say no. The ear cups are cloth and the head band is also. They will soak up sweat and get crusty. Personally I would stick with ear buds.
509675
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!
180033
If you put them in correctly they don't stick out. These are shorter than most earplugs of this type. I don't experience rubbing sounds, you should be fine.
1388503
I'm wearing them right now with dangly, wire earrings. I don't find them difficult to adhere or poke through, and they do support my lobe. I agree with the other poster that if you don't put them on with care your earlobe can look a little silly. Just reposition
1428120
Why? You shouldn't need to do that, if so im sure it's not difficult or you could take to music tech. I turn mine up to 10 and no problems, except needing ear plugs, lol.
476086
Just my opinion, but I think not. As I said in my review, I found them too uncomfortable to wear for a few minutes, but even if they fit you better than they fit me, I don't see how anyone could possibly sleep with these on. Try some simple earplugs like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001YXOEE/ref=nosim/103-1990038-9555833?n=228013