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| * note: SNR does sadly not stand for signal-noise-ration but for "Single Number Rating" and is an ear-plug rating giving the average dampening over audible frequencies) | * note: SNR does sadly not stand for signal-noise-ration but for "Single Number Rating" and is an ear-plug rating giving the average dampening over audible frequencies) | ||
| * note: music earplugs "try" to dampen as linear over audible frequencies as cost-effectively possible, so their SNR will never be higher than what they can dampen the lower frequencies at. | * note: music earplugs "try" to dampen as linear over audible frequencies as cost-effectively possible, so their SNR will never be higher than what they can dampen the lower frequencies at. | ||
| + | * full-sealing plugs (foam, wax) vs those with changeable filter: the filters are supposed to allow air-circulation and pressure-equalisation in your ear, thus creating less problems during longer wear | ||
| ==== recommendations by usage ==== | ==== recommendations by usage ==== | ||
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| * --> Ohropax Neo | * --> Ohropax Neo | ||
| * --> Ohropax Soft (SNR 32dB) | * --> Ohropax Soft (SNR 32dB) | ||
| - | * Sleeping in noisy environments, air-plane, train, camping, etc | + | * Sleeping in noisy environments, train, camping, etc |
| * --> Ohropax Color (SNR 35dB) | * --> Ohropax Color (SNR 35dB) | ||
| * Ohropax Wax (SNR 22dB, use only in case you don't find the soothing pressure of foam-earplugs comforting) | * Ohropax Wax (SNR 22dB, use only in case you don't find the soothing pressure of foam-earplugs comforting) | ||
| + | * Sleeping in airplanes | ||
| + | * --> Active noise cancelling earphones work best | ||
| + | * for airplanes consider music earplugs (Alpine, Schallwerk), as they don't completely seal your air against pressure equalisation. | ||
| + | * Ohropax Color if you only use them at cruising height | ||
| === note on foam earplugs === | === note on foam earplugs === | ||
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| * SNR 16dB (white), 19dB (silver), 22dB (gold) | * SNR 16dB (white), 19dB (silver), 22dB (gold) | ||
| * nobody needs white | * nobody needs white | ||
| + | * changing inserts while between a heap of people? good luck, better have a second set ready | ||
| * just barely enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure | * just barely enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure | ||
| * good music quality | * good music quality | ||
| + | * don't seal your ears against water or pressure differences | ||
| * Schallwerk Music+ | * Schallwerk Music+ | ||
| * SNR 23dB | * SNR 23dB | ||
| * enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure | * enough for concerts up to 90dB sound pressure | ||
| * good music quality | * good music quality | ||
| + | * don't seal your ears against water or pressure differences | ||
| * Ohropax Soft | * Ohropax Soft | ||
| * Avg SNR 32dB | * Avg SNR 32dB | ||
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| * you are able to talk with people while standing in front of a stage | * you are able to talk with people while standing in front of a stage | ||
| * good for loud events up to maybe even 110dB sound pressure | * good for loud events up to maybe even 110dB sound pressure | ||
| + | * seal your ears (good against water, not so good in airplane takeoff/landing) | ||
| * Ohropax Color | * Ohropax Color | ||
| * SNR 35dB | * SNR 35dB | ||
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| * best damping I've ever found, excellent for sleeping | * best damping I've ever found, excellent for sleeping | ||
| * abysmal music experience, don't use at events | * abysmal music experience, don't use at events | ||
| + | * seal your ears (good against water, not so good in airplane takeoff/landing) | ||
| * Ohropax original/wax | * Ohropax original/wax | ||
| * SNR: 22 dB | * SNR: 22 dB | ||
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| * Loops | * Loops | ||
| * not tested, see no need to | * not tested, see no need to | ||
| + | * Custom-fit ear-plugs from your local specialist | ||
| + | * better fit for more comfortable longer wear | ||
| + | * uses changeable inset filters | ||
| + | * allow air exchange between your ear and outside, e.g. don't fully seal your ears per design | ||
| + | * difference between "cheaper" filters like with Schallwerk and professional filters probably not very significant (friend tested) | ||
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