r/canadaguns • u/macmuaythai • Jun 09 '26
Buy recommendations Foam plugs for small ears
Been doubling up with my walker muffs and walker foam plugs but my ear canals are small so I can’t get the foam plugs to seat properly.
Anyone have recommendations for good DB protection foam plugs for small ears
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u/airchinapilot Jun 09 '26
Hearing is important. You may want to consider custom molds if your canals are unique. Back when I did IPSC custom molds were pretty popular and not really expensive at all. People in industrial workplaces are common customers. You really want the best seal.
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u/cattabliss bc Jun 09 '26
i use the cheap surefire plug ins, they are in the shape of the ear cup which will help hold them in place. handy string connects both plugs too so you dont lose em
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u/excellentiger Jun 09 '26
They make smaller ones, just search them on Amazon.
You do know to twist the earplugs first, right?
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u/macmuaythai Jun 09 '26
Yes but still tend to be difficult to fit completely
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u/Stryker1-1 Jun 09 '26
Roll them around in your fingers to smuch them down as much as possible then put them in your ear and allow them to expand
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u/Opening_Pizza Jun 09 '26
Decibullz are pretty good. They block ear canal and conch. It makes a noticeable difference. They have different size plugs for your inner ear
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u/gspotcowboy Jun 09 '26
Get Ear Peace Pro Moto plugs. They come with three sets of filters (the "strongest" ones are good for 26db NRR) and two different sizes of three plugs (three small and three regular), and a little key chain tube holder for them
They're like 35 bucks now but I have three sets that I have used since before COVID. The third plug is a spare!
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u/SKS1953 Jun 09 '26
Watch a tutorial on how to properly insert ear plugs. Trust me it's not that your ear holes are to small lol
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u/macmuaythai Jun 09 '26
I’ve watch the tutorials and done it as instructed, I’ve always had issues with small ear canals.
Earbuds won’t fit, swimmers ear constantly.2
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u/OperatorBadger Jun 10 '26
I've had a lot of issues with most earplugs falling out or not fitting right but I've been using the "Quiet" earplugs from howard light/honeywell for over a year now and can say these are the best earplugs I've used. I use the corded version but there's also an uncorded version, amazon or workwear stores will carry them. I use them daily around loud equipment and for shooting.
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u/OperatorBadger Jun 10 '26
Their also reusable, they have inserts that help get them in the ear canal instead of trying to mush the normal style in your ear.
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u/223Some Jun 09 '26
It's also possible you need to straighten out your ear canal when inserting the plugs. Grab the top of your ear and give it a gentle tug upwards when inserting and see if that helps.