Ultimate Earbuds Radians Ultimate Earbuds CEP001-P Industrial Safety Ear Plugs, Multi, One Size

These work really well once you have determined how much of the material to use. The plugs arrive in 2 containers of putty that you knead together to harden and mold in your ear. Here are the tips I have learned for a better experience: 1. Wash and dry you hands before kneading 2. Equally divide the putty from each container in two halves for one ear. Keep the remaining putty in the closed containers. 3. Knead until the colors are thoroughly combined 4. Press the putty into one ear and COMPLETELY fill the ear cavity. 5. Here is the tricky part - make sure there is not too much putty protruding from the ear as once it hardens it may put pressure on the ear if you lay on it. For my size ears I have learned to use maybe 90% of each half in each ear. This all depends on your ear size. Try not to have the putty extend at all from any part of the ear. 6. Repeat for the other ear. One really nice touch is a small black pouch is provided o store the plugs- very handy. If you have done a good job covering the ear openings with the putty, the result should be a very tight seal and soundproofing. I have been using these for years and replace them only when they start to get grungy.

These worked exactly like they were supposed to. I'm a smaller girl so I was able to make three pairs out of this one kit. I think most people will be able to make at least two pairs. They are super easy to make and comfortable to wear. Make sure when you have them in your ears for ten minutes that you don't move your ears. That means don't talk, chew, yawn, sneeze, lay down, smile, frown, etc. The less you move your face the better the fit will be. Also, if you want to sleep in these, make them smaller, don't fill your whole ear. It makes them more comfortable when you lay on them. Although, I don't think they block as much sound this way, you get a nice, comfortable, sound reducer!

These worked OK, I bought them because my roommate likes to watch TV all through the night and it was keeping me up. I liked the ability to mold it to my ear but I found they still put pressure on my ears that made them hurt after prolonged use much like the the non moldable squishy foam kind. They ended up keeping me awake as much as the TV being on did. I think they would be better if I were using them for concerts or while using power tools etc.

I got Radians earplugs to keep water out of my ears, and bought the Decibullz version for a comparison. Specifically, I need to use them for my son and wanted to try them myself before trying to fit them on a child. Each has their advantages. For noise protection, the Radians are rated at 26 dB noise protection vs. the Decibullz at 31 dB. I couldn't tell a difference with a different type in each ear, but I'd give a technical point to Decibullz if you're looking for hearing protection. The molding process is a little simpler with Radians vs. Decibullz, but they are both pretty simple. The Radians require you to mix together two types of putty, and then press the mixture into the ear and the "bowl" around the ear hole. It takes about 10 minutes to harden enough to be able to take the plugs out without deforming them. The Decibullz plugs require you to put the earplugs into boiling hot water and then mold them to the ears - the same way you would make a moldable mouthguard. The disadvantage of the Decibullz plugs is that trying to mold them to the ears too soon can result in a hot ball of putty in your (or your child's ear.) While it probably wouldn't cause any serious damage, it can easily frighten a child making the process ten times harder. The Radians plugs avoid that whole problem. On the other hand, the Radians plugs do one thing you should know about. While they sit in your ears curing, they make annoying "snap, crackle, and pop" sounds that you can actually feel - like champagne bubbles in your ears. It is a cross between tickling and irritating. If an adult knows about it ahead of time, they will be fine. A child, on the other hand, will want to rub their ears, and this will mess up the molding process. You get one shot at it, and if something goes wrong, you have to buy a new earplug kit. You definitely have to warn the kids, and then stay on top of them to keep their hands away until the plugs cure (about 10 minutes.) Just like making a mouthguard, you put the Decibullz in boiling water for 5 minutes, take it out for 30 seconds, and then mold to the ear. I would wait a SOLID 30-45 seconds before trying on my child because they are pretty warm. Don't want to frighten a child while time is of the essence. After molding to the ear, let them sit another 5 minutes in the ear, and they are ready to roll. The directions didn't say whether one should remove the round Decibullz logo'd cap from the outside part during the heating/molding, but I did, and it seemed to work out fine. Neither type of plugs have a way to tell the right plug from the left one after they have been molded (the Decibullz plugs have a faint R and L stamped on them, but these get erased when you're forming them in the ears.) I suppose you could press a small fleck of different colored material in the outer surface of both types of plugs on one side before they harden, and call that "right side." Just plan ahead for it. As for keeping water out of the ears, both brands make an equivalent seal around the ear holes. With the Radians, I would emphasize what the directions say: that pressing the putty down into the ear hole is important. This makes sure that there is a part of the plug in the hole to better keep out water and sound. And both brands stay in the ear well AS LONG AS YOU MOLD PART OF THEM UNDER THE CURVE AT THE FRONT OF THE EAR "BOWL" ABOVE THE EAR HOLE. They instructions don't make much mention of this, but it's important. One real difference is that the Radians make a solid plug, whereas the Decibullz are designed with a tube through the middle of them. They provide you with a rubber stopper that seems to plug this tube up water-tight, but if you lose one of the rubber stoppers, they won't keep out water or sound. For adults, probably no big deal, but for children, it is something to go wrong. The Radians are as comfortable in your ear as you would expect an ear plug to be, and they are pretty durable. Also, when molded to an adult's ear, they sit pretty flat on their outer surface, but in a child's ear, they will be bigger and bulge out a bit more. I don't think it makes a difference, but just rest easy that they give you plenty of putty to make two plugs for a child. In summary, Radians earplugs are safe to use (with no danger of burning the ears during molding), comfortable to wear, seem to stay in very well, come in several colors, and keep water out of the ears very well (even if they are perhaps a hair less effective at protecting against noise.) On the other hand, snap-crackle-and-popping could cause a child to mess up the molding if you aren't careful. But on the other, other hand, the Decibullz earplugs come with a rubber stopper in them that if lost, will make the Decibullz plugs useless for noise and water.

Works great

Never did get a good seal - shoud include 2 sets - one to practice with and one to use. It needs to be easier to get desired results - unfortunately I tossed both pairs I bought (one for me and one for the wife)

I have custom earplugs, but they are too big to sleep in comfortably when I lay on my side with my ear on the pillow. Having another custom one made would cost at least $150 so I decided to try these out and they work! The molding process is easy and I used half to make a set so that they are smaller on the outside to make it more comfortable to sleep in. I recommend making one mold at a time so you can see how not deep the molding goes into the ear the first time. My first set didn't go much into the ear canal at all, but still blocked out enough sound to allow me to sleep. After the mold set, the earplug hardens but is still flexible to fit into the ear.

This is my second pair of radians earplugs and these worked just as well as my original set. I only bought a second pair as my ear canals had changed shape over a few years. If you follow the instructions closely they get a good seal and offer pretty substantial reductions in noise. Personally I use these for loud city noise and for sleep and they work great. I can't say how they'd work in an industrial setting but for my use they have worked extremely well.

Funciona muito bem, porém eles não avisam que a moldagem correta deve ser feita com a boca semiaberta.

They're pretty bad with noise reduction, I'll have to be honest. After they cured, I even tried pushing them closer to my ear canal using my palms just to see if it was a molding/seal issue, There was a -slight- improvement, but not even close to the foam earplugs I used to wear. There was a lawnmower going outside my window, and it barely reduced that noise. I highly doubt it's going to effectively quiet my roommate's talking at night. I will say that I think the biggest value in these actually comes from its alternate use in replacing uncomfortable earbud tips. They are still easy to mold and comfortable to wear. But as earplugs, theyre pretty useless.

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I'm a hifi audiophile, a man who want the perfect sound. And i found it! I have a pair of Shure se535 in earheadphones (3 speakers in that little thing: a bass +a midrange + a tweeter speakers, yes-yes, no kidding): 500$, with Astell & Kern portable dac source: 500$. I had searched for a long time to get the perfect fit for my ears to increase the sound. Tried so many foams (yellow/black/cotton swabs... name it!), and give a try from the Radians custom molded earplugs: a discover!!! For 20$,I have increase the bass and get clearer sound. The bass is particularly incredible with theese earplugs. Bass was always a problem with in ear headphones, until now!!! For that price I have a hifi kit now. For 20$ and 30 minutes for making fit to my ears. 1. cut the 2 parts in 2 (the tan silicone, the white solidifier) -give another chance if you miss your first try); 2. Mix them in a regular color; 3. put that in your ears and push as far you can; 4. make a clean and flush earplug fit perfect to your ears; 5. put your inear headphones far in your ears (throw out your older original cheap foams first!!!); 6. let them bold togethers; 7. after 30 minutes without doing nothing with your mouth, get it out; 8. let them together take air for a while (I went sleeping...); 9. separate them; 10. make a hole for each earplug (if you have a Dremel, go for it, i used a knife...) 11. replace it, put that in your easr and... ENJOY THE MUSIC! I will share that post for everyones I know. The only thing I don't like is Radians don't do that in black (I will try to paint it with a permanent pen...). Anyway, it's the perfect sound with a so comfortable and solid stand. Buy it and you will love it like I do!