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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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| * 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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