Whether you're playing live or spending time in the studio, using earplugs is critical to prevent hearing damage ...

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We tested Loop and Eargasm — two of the top names in earplugs — to help you find the best option for protecting your hearing.

Most importantly, the hearing-protection tips included are very long (which feels invasive) and have a narrow width, so we fear that people with medium to XL ear canals will not get a protective seal.

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Although wireless earbuds arguably have a hard time competing with over-ear headphones when it comes to comfort and audio quality, the best wireless earbuds are starting to come remarkably close ...

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You'll want a pair that will fit snugly in your ear canals without irritation and help cut out ambient noise so you can fall asleep with ease. We have a variety of options, including the basic ...

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so the earplugs we need differ in some fundamental ways to those used for more industrial hearing protection. Musicians' earplugs, unlike standard foam earplugs, are specifically designed to ...