its about time! my earmould experience

[royst1100]

  several weeks ago i had ear moulds done. the reason for this was the trip i did several months ago nearly sent me deaf. the noise at 100kph estemated at 110 decabeles  of which id believe. lower screen and open face shark evo 2, silly  >:( yeh i know  .
  anyway i got in contact with Aaron Dalle-Molle from "earmold australia's brisbane agent"and a set has been made. not much testing so far but Aaron has done some mods so far and will do more if needed. Aarons knowlege is helpfull as to what to do. the noise level now is comfortable. i may be adding a filter allowing 10% more sound in as headset on highest volume. almost there 
  now theres more to earmould than meets the eye. was not happy with sharktooth bluetooth headsets (hard for nisi to use) so Aaron supplied me with sena smh-10 as they are now an agent for all sena products. many other products may interest some of you also
  in summery id recomend at least a chat with any earmould australia rep if you think you may need hearing protection as when lost  you may not get it back
  so Aaron      o i also owe you a
  any one interested here is the online store:  http://www.earmold.com.au/View-all-products-in-shop.html?category=

[Brock]

How much were they.??

[royst1100]

around $70 filters i think about $20 not sure on that fas not done yet

[terrydj]

I have me Aaron a few times and have seen him around Australia with Earmold. I have used the Earmold product and a set ( I have had three) used to last me maybe a year cause I ride on average 6 out of seven days and they just wore out. Had em fitted with an 3.5 plug for my Intercom headphone connection.
I do thoroughly recommend them for the average rider, and they will last the average rider many years as my wife's are easily a few years old and still look good.
I now have used earphones for a couple of years and a pair last me maybe 6 months and they cost me $10.00 a set and are just as good. You just have to really look around for some that fit.
But for the average rider that Earmold stuff is the best

[saaz]

I endorse what Terry says. My audio earmolds lasted about 4 years, with the inline volume control going in the end. The whole set is $270, with the audio part costing the money (there is a brand name on that part so will have to look into getting them direct) . The ear plugs themselves are still great. Audio is fantastic and the volume level can be set right down and still be clear.  More than 30 years of no eaplugs makes me appreciate looking after the hearing better. To get them to last they need a recoat with some goo that makes them nice and shiny and easy to fit again. Without the coating the plugs tend to get a rough finish. have to find out what else might work for the coating.

[Diesel]

I too have had a great experience with moulded earphones.

Something I have been testing in the last couple of days is normal (noise cancelling) earplugs, and then a balaclava that I have cut away to make the face part bigger and more comfortable (thanks for this idea go to Tipsy).

This is the type of balaclava that has the skirt that tucks under you jacket.

This does two three things:
- stops the wind turbulance (and therefore noise) that enters the helkmet from the chin/neck area;
- makes the helment feel like it has been re-upholstered, as there is another layer of thickness between it and your head; and
- has the effect of warming your head in winter, and cooling it in summer because of the material/fibres it is made from.

Try it - it's a $5.99 test.

But the Sena SMH10 is a great headset and easily has the power and volume to get through these barriers so you can still enjoy Buck's Fizz  Rolling Stones!

Should work a treat with moulded earplugs too.

Cheers, Diesel

[StinkyPete]

I've worked with firearms for 35 years and am very conscious of good hearing protection.  I'm afraid I'm not a fan of the Earmold ear plugs having tried them for a while.   I also had a hearing specialist make me a custom set, but they weren't much good either.  For me, these plugs which are made from hardish material, do not change shape and retain their "seal" when I moved the position of my jaw.  To test this, stick your little finger deep in your ear and then open and close your mouth, and you'll feel the ear canal change shape.  A fixed shape plug is simply not as effective as a flexible one.  I now use Peltor "No Touch" soft disposable ear plugs, which are comfortable, have good sound attenuation, and change shape to retain a good seal when your jaw moves.

[Bodø]

To test this, stick your little finger deep in your ear and then open and close your mouth, and you'll feel the ear canal change shape.

Wow.  Very noticeable.

[Brock]

The earmolds are a silicon plug, and not hard but more a flexible firm fit. Definitely whats needed if you want to pipe in audio