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Old 07-14-2021, 01:28 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by thinkxingu View Post
Question: while looking at muffs and plugs today, I noticed the muffs ranged from 21-27 decibel reduction while the plugs I saw ranged from 26-32.

Wouldn't the plugs be better (assuming they're inserted properly—almost impossible to get muffs wrong)?

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These muffs are 30 db and stay in place.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-PELTOR-O...10A/1002342132

These plugs are 29 db, essentially the same. However they are difficult to keep properly in place.
https://www.amazon.com/Titan-Tactica...X9XQTNM4K3TTQY
You would need plugs molded for your ears to insure continued proper fit.

Just my experience.

Alan
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