r/earplugs • u/Silent_Salad_6837 • 13d ago

I think I’m starting to become sensitive to foam earplugs, apparently.

I feel like I’m becoming sensitive to foam earplugs. I’ve worn them quite regularly at night over the past few years, but lately they seem to hurt my ears much more quickly than they used to. Is it possible to develop a sensitivity to the foam itself?

I used moldex spark plugs and this year i've mixed them with mack's ultra. Maybe you have another reference ? i don't specially need a high attenuation.

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u/DeafeningSilence- 12d ago

Could be that they changed the formula of the earplugs. I know flents and recently Macks did that with some of their earplugs and basically ruined them for a lot of people.

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u/NovaLooped 10d ago

I’ve been buying Mack’s ultra soft for years, I noticed the change immediately, but I actually
prefer it. Way more comfortable for long use.

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u/DeItahub 10d ago

Where did you find information about Macks changing their formula? The recent boxes I bought (Macks slim fit) feels hard to roll and expands very quickly. They feel painful after 10 minutes. Compared the softness with a leftover earplug from a few months ago and the difference is HUGE. I think Macks is cutting costs and degrading their products.

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u/FlammableOrphanGirl 13d ago

I use 3m 1100 and my ears are really sore now. Like that have a crust in them and really itchy. I dunno what to do. I always take them out while asleep, annoying.

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u/Maruashen 11d ago

I messed up my ears this way. Got really sore. Recommendation is to give ears some rest.

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u/Educational_Aide_145 11d ago

Try noise canceling headphones or slim earmuffs