Decibullz Custom Molded Ear Plugs, 31dB NRR Shooting Ear Protection (Green)

For a while, I was researching a lot of the top choices for hearing protection because my girlfriend and I were going to the Indy 500 for the first time, and we wanted to protect our ears. Having been to NASCAR races before, I knew what I was looking for and I also knew I didn't want over-the-ear ear muffs because they can put some strain on your head and cause sweat to pool around your ears. So, I wanted earplugs to counter these issues. I investigated a lot of options, but Decibullz was the first choice I saw and it stuck with me the whole time. I'll put it simply: These ear plugs are the best out there. With the slightest caveat. Most of the negative reviews for this product are due to user error. If you follow the directions and mold them properly, you will experience NONE of the issues they faced. These ear plugs were comfortable for an entire 3 hour race, no irritation, and no hearing loss at all. No sound bled through, and they didn't ever feel like they were going to fall out. The setup is pretty straightforward, but let me share what I did to make them fit absoultely PERFECTLY: 1. Setup the earplugs while boiling your water. I got the case/laynard/plugs bundle, so I used the non-laynard filters and the smallest tri-flange tip they had. This is to ensure the earplug goes in far enough into your ears to get a good inner mold(very important). 2. Once water and plugs are ready, do ONE PLUG at a time!!! This is crucial. The steps say to do both, but it is much easier when you can focus on one plug at a time. Let it sit in the water for 5-6 minutes. 3. Gently scoop the plug out with a spoon. I used a metal spoon and had no issues. And let it cool until you can touch it. Be careful not to squeeze too hard! 4. This is the most important part: Carefully put the plug in your ear. Make sure to rest it in your ear, and then ONLY push where the filter is initially. Making sure the plug is IN your ear properly is the most crucial step! And make sure it is in as comfortably far as possible. 5. Begin to massage the plug into the space of you ear. I focused on pushing to the back of my ear, then massaging above my ear lobe, and then the front of the ear. And then keep pushing on the filter to maintain that seal. Keep doing this for a few minutes. Also, very useful to have another person helping, but a mirror works too to ensure the whole ear canal is covered. 6. During this process, I also was squeezing my ear (top and bottom, front and back) around the mold to make sure it took total shape of my ear and to ensure it's not going to hurt my ears for being in a long time. 7. Once the plugs are hardened, carefully take them out and let them cool. Then repeat the steps for the other ear plug. 8. After all the plugs are molded, it is important to test the plugs TWO different times. First, test both plugs in at the same time to ensure the sound around you is at least muffled. Have some air blow into each ear. If you hear a lot of air/wind, then it is best to try and refit them to make sure your whole ear hole is covered. 9. If that test passes, then you will want to switch to the foam ear tips (these offer the best noise cancellation). Squeeze the foam tips so they compress and go further in the ear. Do the same test as the last step. If you have the same issue, make sure to change the tips BACK to the ones you used initally and then repeat the steps to refit them/warm them back up. 10. The plugs should significantly reduce the sound. Almost like you're underwater. But you should still be able to hear mostly everything. It reduces the noise, not cancel it out. For anyone looking to use these plugs for the same application as me (in-person auto racing spectating), then these are absolutely PERFECT! I was able to hear the cars go by at a reasonable volume, AND I could still talk to my partner between passes and hear the announcer clearly over the speakers. Because of how great these plugs were, I definitely anticipate using these for other applications (concerts, more races, anything that is loud). If you were on the fence about getting these plugs, please let this review be the sign to get them. Ignore the bad reviews, because they more than likely did not install them correctly. TLDR: Bought these plugs for IndyCar/NASCAR races, and worked perfectly for that application. I shared the steps I took to make them fit right, and experiencd none of the negatives the bad reviews shared because I followed the steps. Highly recommend getting these plugs!

Absolutely fantastic easy to mold and are very comfortable. I am about to buy. Backup pair. Love these. I did have to redo one of them because I didn’t get it quite right and it was easy to remold. Very happy!

These earplugs, which I acquired as a spare set, have found a unique place in my shooting gear, and I'd like to provide a more comprehensive overview of their attributes: One notable feature of these earplugs is their comfort, particularly once you've molded them to your ears. This personalized fit enhances their wearability, making them a viable option for extended range sessions. While I do have a preference for electronic earmuffs, which allow me to maintain awareness of my surroundings, I find these earplugs to be a practical and cost-effective alternative. Their affordability and ease of storage are certainly appealing qualities. These earplugs won't break the bank, making them a budget-friendly addition to your range essentials. Moreover, their compact size makes them incredibly easy to store, and I've chosen to keep them in my range bag at all times for quick access. I've discovered a specific use case for these earplugs when shooting a rifle. My larger over-the-ear earmuffs are sometimes cumbersome with a rifle, and that's when these earplugs really shine. Their size and design make them a convenient choice for rifle shooting, offering effective hearing protection without the bulk. Considering their affordability, I wholeheartedly recommend having these earplugs as a backup in your shooting gear. While they may not offer all the features of electronic ear pro, they serve as a reliable and comfortable option when needed. Their presence in my range bag has provided peace of mind, knowing that I have a dependable backup hearing protection solution at hand.

Some background: I'm a really light sleeper and I'm SUPER sensitive to snoring. So for the past few years, my go-to earplug for sleeping is the #M TaperFit 2, in a large size because my ear canals are pretty big. But after the last few 200 count boxes of those, I've been running into quality control issues, so I decided to try something more sustainable. Enter these moldables from Decibullz. I really did my homework here. I watched a ton of in-depth reviews on YouTube, both from folks trying these for the range and for sleeping. And almost unanimously people rave about these plugs. So I grabbed a pair on same-day delivery and decided to give them a shot before re-ording TaperFits again. Amazon delivered them, and I spent some time reading the included instructions, and then just to be safe, I re-watched videos from reviewers as well as Decibullz to make sure I got the molding process right. Since I have such large canals, I went straight to the largest silicone in-ear plug size. After hot-soaking the plugs for five minutes and cooling for 30 seconds, I inserted the plugs as deeply into my ear canal as I could and began press-molding the plugs to completely cover the inside of my conch. I had my wife watch to make sure everything that could be covered inside my conch was covered. While waiting for the plugs to cool and set in my ears for five minutes each, we were watching TV, and I had zero issues hearing the show. So not a good sign so far, but I hadn't yet put the included end-caps in yet. After the setting process, I removed them and let them air-cool the rest of the way down. Last night at bedtime I inserted the end-caps and then pressed these back into my ear. After setting the silicone plugs into my canals, I could feel them slip ever so slightly back out, but seeing as the seal around my conch was still firm, I thought it might be normal. But as my wife was asking me how they worked, I realized I could hear her almost as easily as without the plugs. I noticed I was hearing my cat bathing herself all the way down the hall, which is quiet without anything in my ears. I pushed and held them in and they were about half as effective as my TaperFits, and when I let go they were practically non-existent in my ears sound-proofing wise. So all in all, in MY ears, these are a complete fail. Comparing with foam TaperFits, here's the rub: They are both rated at "maximum NRR" of about 31dB; the TaperFits say 32, but, they're comparable on paper. But when the TaperFits fit properly, the noise blocking is great. The finger-rub test -- where you gently rub two fingers together next to your ear -- is almost silent with the TaperFits. With the Decibullz, there was practically no difference: I could hear every detail of my thumb and forefinger rubbing together. A few observations about the Decibullz that I think contribute to the failures here: * The flanges on the silicone plugs are SUPER thin and light. This means they lack rigidity to remain expanded in the ear canal, or to hold them in place from slipping out of the optimal depth and position. I can also see these cracking and breaking down in no time, as I've experienced the same on other earplugs that had flanges this thin. See my included macro-lens super closeup video clip of how they flex and nearly fold with a very SLIGHT prodding with a tiny beauty tool. * The black endcaps that go into the hard plastic hollow core are also very thin. They seem to just act like a drum, propagating all vibrations from the outside that hit them, transferring that sound straight through the tube core, and into the silicon plugs themselves. * And then there's that hard, hollow, plastic core in the center of the molding, between the endcap and the ear canal tips. Why are these hollow?!? That's just a recipe to propagate as much sound as possible! These cores should be filled with some kind of sound/vibration dampening material, instead of providing an air pocket for compression in tandem with that drum-head of an end-cap. The engineering on this is frankly laughable. So what I would say in Decibullz defense here is that earplug performance is always going to be highly subjective to a degree. Everyone's ears are different and no one single product can be pest for them all as a result. But past that, there's just some engineering decisions here that leave me scratching my head as to how so many people can say these work well enough to ditch disposable foam plugs. I can't imagine the pain and volume I'd experience with a rifle going off on the other side of these tiny drums.

I've been using these earplugs for a few years at work, and they have been awesome. I'm a Chinook mechanic with a speciality in structural repairs (lots of time behind a rivet gun, banging away) and as crew chief fly with the aircraft often. I'm also diagnosed high functioning ASD (what would have been aspergers 15 years ago) and am very sensitive to loud noises. I carry a pair in my pocket at all times as I tend to become increasingly sensitive to sound when anxious. The original ear plugs have been phenomenal. I purchased a new set of the regular plugs and a pair of the percussions at added expense after losing one of my plugs. What arrived in the mail was the same thing as before, except with long triple silicone plugs as well as foam. They don't fit. The large (what I wore in the old single silicone plug) hurts and itches like crazy. The medium silicone don't fully seal, and the foam seal poorly and regularly fall out, rendering them useless to me. Fortunately, I found my original plug with the single solicone in ear piece in my car. It fell out of my pocket and was between the seat. This allowed me to do a bit of experimenting. What I learned - the moldable portion that goes in the conch is the same for all of the different types. The single in ear silicone plug works significantly better across all types for me, the right ear plug does not work of the new styles. The more expensive percussion plugs offer noticeably less protection from loud sounds regardless of which in ear plug I use (single silicone in ear, triple silicone, or foam) despite being rated at only a few decibels less than the cheaper option. Long story short - I hope they offer the single silicone in ear option in the future, because if I lose what I've got for good, decibulz won't work for me anymore.

So I managed to lose my ear-rapey "ear pro" from the military and I needed something that could be used for the shooting range when I go to one later in the year with my unit. I used my ear pro for concerts also, but my ears would ring anyway despite that. I found out about the Summer Slaughter Tour coming to NC and I needed new hearing protection, mostly because the venue was indoors (in a maybe 500 population setting). I bought these last month, but didn't want to review them without a proper field application first. Sorry for not responding to the email Decibullz, but I appreciated you checking in! When I first got these, I molded them immediately. Note that I'd recommend using a wooden spoon and not plastic. By plastic, I mean the disposable spoons. I didn't bother with the heavier plastic kind. I had a tiny bit come off them, but it didn't affect the function and it was miniscule. I followed the instructions by another reviewer (thanks for that!!), but I used my tea kettle to bring the water just under boiling, but tolerable enough that I could fish them out. The beauty of these is that you can remold them if they don't quite fit right the first time that they cool, which I took advantage of. It only took me a 2nd time to remold these. I double-checked the fit on the day of the concert to make sure I didn't need to readjust, and so I departed to the concert. I'm happy to say that while I was having my head kicked a few times by noobie crowd surfers and being pushed and shoved around by frenzied metalheads, these passed with flying colors! Only twice did I have to readjust the sitting position of my left ear (my left ear is notorious for buds slipping anyway for lack of natural ear wax), but it wasn't enough to detract any stars. What made this even sweeter was I could literally hear nearly every word the screamers were screaming in a much safer hearing range AND I was in the very front staring into the eyes of Carnifex, Krisiun, Suffocation, and Nile frontmen. The cherry on top was that I went home with neck sore from headbanging, head hurting from being kicked around, and knees bruised, but my hearing was intact and I had ABSOLUTELY NO RINGING IN THE EARS AFTERWARDS. You have no idea how happy I was being able to sleep comfortably, especially since I had to go work in the morning the next day! So to Decibullz, thanks so much for giving me confidence in your hearing protection and for making the concert hearable at a much safer level, and I'll be confident going to the shooting range in the fall knowing my head's not gonna hurt from the noise! You guys rock!!! \m/ EDIT: I forgot to mention this also, but I was at the concert for 8 1/2 hours if that says anything about how amazing these earplugs are!

Update 10/25/25 I used the Decibullz earplugs at the pistol range and it performed noticeably better than cheap foam earplugs. Cheap plugs are not enough for me at the pistol range, but the Decibullz alone was suffcient. I would rank the Decibullz at just below cheap plugs with muffs. Decibullz with muffs does an outstanding job of reducing gunfire. I plan on using Decibullz and muffs at the rifle range where local shooter love to use muzzlebrakes. Original review: I was worried about molding these to my ears and whether they would really make a difference compared to traditional foam ear plugs. Turns out that these really deliver what they promise. First, the molding is easy and works perfectly if you follow instructions and watch the video. Start by attaching the plastic ear plug and plastic backing to the mold. Do one ear at a time and keep track of which ear mold is being molded. Check the thermoplastic mold for either a R or L to know the difference. Then heat water to boiling and pour the water into a coffee mug. Place the mold into the mug. Do not put the mold into water that is boiling. Wait 5 minutes. Use a timer. After 5 minutes remove the mold from the mug with a metal spoon and place it onto a plate for 30 seconds to cool. After 30 second put the plug into your ear hole and mold the thermoplastic so that your entire ear conch is covered and sealed. Wait until the mold is hard, about 2 minutes. Repeat for the other ear. If you need maximum hearing protection, remove the plastic plugs and install the rubber ear plugs. I will update this review after I go to the shooting range.

I was recently on vacation for a week where it was very very quiet. Just the sound of the waves and birds and nature and thats it. My head got really used to this quiet. With that being said i work in a large large industrial manufacturing facility where there is this constant woosh/fan/motor/machinery noise all the time. So after getting back from Vacation and my head getting used to the quiet I started getting head aches at work. Using the cheap foam ear plugs provided by my employer helped but they are un comfortable and couldn't where them for too long. So I started looking for some earplugs that I could reuse, custom fit and would be more comfortable. I found these. Thought that's perfect exactly what I'm looking for. Well I was wrong. I got them followed the directions too the letter. Had to heat them up and fit them twice. While they are still warm the fit was good but as they cooled off they shrunk just slightly and the fit was not as good. So went to work the next day excited to try them out. Walked in the building got through the crew meeting put them in and what a disappointment. The industrial buzz/hum was still there just muffled a little bit. They seemed to block out other noises except the one I needed them to block out. I thought maybe it's just me and I need to get used to whearing them but been using them for almost two weeks now and same thing every day. They are not accomplishing the task I initially bought them for. Now I gave two starts because I have used them on the weekends in my shop at home while running saws and grinders and pounding on stuff and they do provide a resonable amount of noise reduction there. So I will keep them and continue to use them at home. But if your looking for something to work well in an industrial setting these are not the ones. Ok for home use but they dont provide what I would call $25.99 worth if protection. When the 10cent foam one work as good if not better in some cases.

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I work in a heavy industrial setting. We have sounds that are constantly 90db +. With just the silicone tips it was night and day. The moulding process was easy and they locked in very well to my ears. Unfortunately my pair did not come with the foam tips to increase the db protection level, i did contact the manufacturer and they were willing to send me some replacement tips but Canada post at the time was on strike, and they are a US company. I still wore them under my radio pelters and it really helped up my protection from all the noise that my oelters failed to block out. Unfortunately I lost my pair in my coveralls during laundry day, but will be getting another pair in the future as i did enjoy their comfort and ease of use. I will probably choose a high vis colour next time as black is easy to lose in a bag or pocket, as well co workers can see that you have them in.

Es facil de colocar y moldear regula bastante el sonido

O produto é excelente e foi capaz de tornar imperceptíveis os ruídos de alto tráfego local, o que não era possível com tampões somente de espuma.

It works, I cannot hear my colleagues talking in ZOOM calls and chattering near me in an open office after I wear this earplug, it is a life changer, I can be more concentrated in my work now. In the past the office sounds like Chaos in WH40K chaos full of chatter in million dialects, now I finally in peace.