Plugfones Guardian Earplug Headphones - OSHA Compliant Noise-Reducing in-Ear Headphones with Hearing Protection - Wired Hybrid Design for Work and Travel - Includes Silicone & Foam Earplugs - Black

I bought 3 low-cost wired earbuds, including the Plug Fones, on Black Friday as a future backup unit to my more expensive (yet relatively fragile) stereo ear buds that are more expensive to maintain. The first two wired earbuds were garbage sounding and did not fit my ears well.Then I tried the Plug Fones on, and boy was I pleasantly surprised!My sensitive ear canals did not ache, even after 1.5 hours of use, and for this price range, the sound quality was "decent." As you might expect, the low-end is not prominent, however the mids and trebles were not super "tinny" -- they sounded good-- which I was honestly not expecting at this price.I did feel the slight noise reduction with these in my ear canals, as well.I tested these buds on the road on two different motorcycles, one with a wind spoiler on top of the windshield and one without, at speeds up to 70mph. Obviously, with the wind spoiler or at speeds lower than 55, the sound was an improved and it degraded a bit without the spoiler closer to 70mph, but still "doable" for this market level.I had read reviews about construction workers using these, as well as these being plugged into radios. I can imagine that these units will have pretty good results for those folks, based on my comparative engine droning of the bikes.For the money, I have yet to find a better set of sound plugs! Two thumbs way up for the price!Note: I used only the foam inserts, not the cones.

Ive been using the Basic Plugfones for a year and 4months. Recently I noticed the volume was getting lower, speakers must have worn out. So I ordered the Endurance Plugfones this time, just got them today and I was amazed at the sound quality and volume level. Im looking forward to using them at work next week. We are not allowed to wear head phones or ear buds. These look just like the OSHA plugs that everyone else wears so no one has a clue. Its great to be able to listen to music, podcasts and talk radio to help pass the time.

For years, I’ve struggled with finding headphones that actually work inside of my full-face motorcycle helmet ... until now. These are without question the only headphones that allow you to hear your music on a bike without having to be so loud that you’re most likely damaging your hearing. Be careful though that you don’t get in the habit of having the volume too loud. Don’t adjust it based on feel. Set a maximum number of bars on your volume setting and don’t go above it. I recommend adjusting the volume before your ride. As these headphones go into the ear, they can also be dangerous to your hearing. I would say that I wear these on my bike sans music as often as with. They still provide much needed decibel reduction from damaging wind roar, and if I get a critical notification on my phone for work, I know to pull over and deal with it.In addition, these are the only headphones I’ve been able to wear while running. Every other pair I’ve ever had fall out after about 50 feet. The only thing is that it is a little weird to lock out the surrounding noise while you run. It can make you feel a bit like you’re under water. Your foot falls and breathing can get a little loud inside your head, if you know what I mean. But they are still the best exercise headphones I’ve ever had.I will say that I have a couple of caveats, hence the 4 stars and not five. First, they are still fairly cheap headphones. My first pair were the executive style and I loved them. But my arm caught the cord once while jogging and pulled the wires right out of the 3.5 mm jack. I’ve read other reviewers say the same thing happened to them. He next pair I tried I found at a local hardware store and they were the orange and blue construction variety. These were completely different quality than the executive. On this pair, every vibration of the cord was sent directly into my ear drum. I hated them and ripped them to pieces in anger in the middle of a run. 😉 But then I bought another pair of the executive type and all is well again. So, I am $60 in on these cheap earbuds at this point. But obviously the second pair is my own fault. Stick with the executive style and I think you’ll be pleased.Ultimately, these are a niche little product and probably not for everyone. If you care about protecting your hearing though, and you’re comfortable putting earplugs in, these just might be the best headphones you’ve ever owned.Okay, one final thing I’ll say and warning, this is a little gross. But these headphones keep my ears from getting excessive ear wax buildup. Which means, at first, you’re probably going to see a lot of it come out on your ear buds. But over time this gets better and weirdly, using the earbuds is now how I keep my ears clean. So, be prepared for that. I warned you it was going to be gross.