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Which is better, foam rubber ear plugs or the things that look like headphones
Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head
lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato |
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"micky" wrote in message ... Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato wear both together. |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky
wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato I should have said that I need to use one of these while I get an MRI. They clang and I don't like the MRI in the first place. This place doesn't have music or radio via headphones. |
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"micky" wrote in message ... On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato I should have said that I need to use one of these while I get an MRI. They clang and I don't like the MRI in the first place. This place doesn't have music or radio via headphones. wouldn't they not want metal in there with you? That nixes my earmuffs. earplugs. |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:29:48 -0700, "Pico Rico"
wrote: "micky" wrote in message .. . On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato I should have said that I need to use one of these while I get an MRI. They clang and I don't like the MRI in the first place. This place doesn't have music or radio via headphones. Your idea of wearing both together was great and I'm ashamed that I didn't't think of it. It may come in handy on other occasions. wouldn't they not want metal in there with you? You're right. I'm ashamed again. I must be taking stupid pills. To give me the benefit of the doubt, maybe I was just thinking of the ear parts, which don't have metal afaict&r, but the wire between the two halves is nothing but metal. I guess removing the wire and taping them to my head is too much trouble. (They even have a questionnaire that asks if you ever used a grinder. And when I said I had but couldn't remember ever getting anything in my eye, they had me take an x-ray of my eyes to make sure there was no metal in it. If you have metal in your eye, no MRI for you.) My 9th grade metal shop teacher said his brother got a metal particle or small sliver in the surface that worked its way into the middle and floats around or lies on the bottom . If he was just trying to scare us, it worked with me. That nixes my earmuffs. earplugs. |
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On 10/21/2014 1:40 PM, micky wrote:
On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:29:48 -0700, "Pico Rico" wrote: Your idea of wearing both together was great and I'm ashamed that I didn't't think of it. It may come in handy on other occasions. wouldn't they not want metal in there with you? You're right. I'm ashamed again. I must be taking stupid pills. Lot to be said for giving complete information and the big picture early in the thread. -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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"micky" wrote in message ...
On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato I should have said that I need to use one of these while I get an MRI. They clang and I don't like the MRI in the first place. This place doesn't have music or radio via headphones. If it were me, I would not use any and just put up with the noise, and not fool around with medical procedures. |
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On 10/21/2014 1:26 PM, micky wrote:
On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato I should have said that I need to use one of these while I get an MRI. They clang and I don't like the MRI in the first place. This place doesn't have music or radio via headphones. Never had an MRI but like others when I am at the shooting range use both. Lots of folks are also given tranquilizers before getting the MRI. |
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On Wed, 22 Oct 2014 18:16:01 -0400, Frank
wrote: On 10/21/2014 1:26 PM, micky wrote: On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato I should have said that I need to use one of these while I get an MRI. They clang and I don't like the MRI in the first place. This place doesn't have music or radio via headphones. Never had an MRI but like others when I am at the shooting range use both. Lots of folks are also given tranquilizers before getting the MRI. I'm taking anti-anxiety medicine. Lorezepam, which is either the same as or the generic form of Atavan. But I still need the ear plugs. Some places have music and radio, but not this one. |
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Is an MRI that loud? I've had one but don't remember it being that bad.
I wear foam when using machinery and both together if shooting. Be careful with ear muffs if you wear glasses. Not all kinds seal around the eyeglass bows, and sometimes you need to add a wedge. I used the flange kind when I worked in a factory, but as an engineer I wasn't normally on top of a machine that long. One night I had to monitor a problem machine for a long time and very quickly discared the flange and went to the foam. |
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"TimR" wrote in message Is an MRI that loud? I've had one but don't remember it being that bad. An MRI is pretty loud! It sounded to me like some kind of pneumatic tool contest. It was fun trying to identify the particular tool being run at the moment. Was that a jackhammer, Impact wrench, Air drill, die grinder drop hammer or what? Foam plugs helped a lot.. ;)} pdk |
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On Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:20:35 -0700, TimR wrote:
Is an MRI that loud? I've had one but don't remember it being that bad. I wear foam when using machinery and both together if shooting. Be careful with ear muffs if you wear glasses. Not all kinds seal around the eyeglass bows, and sometimes you need to add a wedge. I used the flange kind when I worked in a factory, but as an engineer I wasn't normally on top of a machine that long. One night I had to monitor a problem machine for a long time and very quickly discared the flange and went to the foam. At very high levels of noise the sound transmits right through the bone structures and you go deaf. So the answer to the original [poorly stated question] which is better? is NEITHER! Reworded to at some range/type of noise, which is better? Now that's a good question. |
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On 10/23/2014 7:20 AM, TimR wrote:
Is an MRI that loud? I've had one but don't remember it being that bad. I wear foam when using machinery and both together if shooting. Be careful with ear muffs if you wear glasses. Not all kinds seal around the eyeglass bows, and sometimes you need to add a wedge. I used the flange kind when I worked in a factory, but as an engineer I wasn't normally on top of a machine that long. One night I had to monitor a problem machine for a long time and very quickly discared the flange and went to the foam. I've used foam for many years with never a problem but I have a friend that was told by his doctor that he damaged his eardrum with the foam plugs. Apparently the plug(s) created an airtight seal in his ear and when he pulled it\them out the vacuum damaged his ear drum. I wasn't there and am only repeating what he told me. |
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On Thu, 23 Oct 2014 05:20:35 -0700 (PDT), TimR
wrote: Is an MRI that loud? I've had one but don't remember it being that bad. Maybe not, but I'm hoping to fall asleep. If it werent' for the claustrophobia, I'm sure I could ignore the noise. the small space, the noise, the instruction not to move combined are a problem. Anyhow, I brought my own foam ear protectors and my own face mask, and the face mask wasnt' as cheap as I remembered, (two elastic bands and plenty srong) so I used than so they didn't have to waste theirs, but I took the ear plugs becacuse people here said they ge old and hers were new. With the foam in place correctly, I had a hard time hearing what she was saying. She had to come closer and face me. (I think everyone read lips a little bit.) I used only one thin pillow so my face as far as possible from the top, and most importantly I avoided looking at the machine and I didn't take the mask off even a bit aftrer i lay down, when there was nothing above me. I felt the table move, but it seemed like only 6 inchesf. It must have been a very quiet table. So not knowing I was in the tunnel was a big help. It was also more open than the other open one totally open to my left, from under by back to at least 30" high. I think the ring was a lot shorter too. More liek a real doughtnut than the tub toilet paper comes wrapped on. Which means easier to get out. I've also lost 20 pounds so I'm more agile and can lift myself more easily. (90 more pounds to go.) She gave me a hand-held buzzer so I wouldn't have to screeam like last time. At about 40 minutes she wanted to know something, I forget and said it was only going to take 20 more minutes. I think I really did fall asleep for that part. Strangely, though I didnt complain, the someone (the doctor?) chaned the instructions on the piills from 90 minute in advance to 60. Then they delatyed me further by saying the test would start late. I finally found out how much late. 5 minutes. I said i need 60 minutes or the pills to work, like the doctor wrote on the instructions. She said No you don't. They work fasther than that. Who to believe. I hope this is the last ime. I wear foam when using machinery and both together if shooting. Be careful with ear muffs if you wear glasses. Not all kinds seal around the eyeglass bows, and sometimes you need to add a wedge. Uh - huh. I used the flange kind when I worked in a factory, but as an engineer I wasn't normally on top of a machine that long. One night I had to monitor a problem machine for a long time and very quickly discared the flange and went to the foam. The foam is comfortable and convenient. Sometimes at 65MPH with the top down I use it because wind noise is bad. Below 60 the wind noise isn't bad. |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky
wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato Check the "Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) " for the dB rating. I use both types. In the military we carried this type while firing artillery - not foam but a rubber, _Triple Flange Plug_: http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Military-Plugs-FOLIAGE-GREEN/dp/B008TVBG9G/ref=sr_1_2/183-7732052-6599223?ie=UTF8&qid=1413912154&sr=8-2&keywords=military+ear+plugs https://tinyurl.com/p27jee9 On a gun firing range I use the ear headphone type or both simultaneously. |
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On 10/21/2014 12:35 PM, Oren wrote:
On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:18:46 -0400, micky wrote: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? [sni] On a gun firing range I use the ear headphone type or both simultaneously. +1 When I do my annual firearms requal wrap around safety lenses and ears are MANDATORY. They (LE agency range) allow the foam plugs IN ADDITION to ear muffs, but not INSTEAD of. I'm old enough to have been dumb enough to spend time at an indoor range WITHOUT "ears" of any sort. Good news, bad news. Hearing loss in both ears that is NOT correctable with hearing aids. That's the bad news. Good news is I have a note from my physician that I can (and have) show my wife attesting to the fact that I'm not "Really" ignoring her. "Know what I mean, know what I mean? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge!" in the best of Monty Python style. Just look at the -dcb rating on the foam plugs and muffs and you'll realize the value as well as the effectiveness of the two different suppressors. |
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"micky" wrote in message ... Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. The headphones are usually beter, especially if you are not use to wearing ear plugs. Where I worked in many areas we had to wear ear protection. Had many kinds of plugs, but the muffs seemed to be beter at knocking down the noise and much easier to put on correct. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:43:04 -0400, "Ralph Mowery"
wrote: "micky" wrote in message .. . Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. The headphones are usually beter, especially if you are not use to wearing ear plugs. Where I worked in many areas we had to wear ear protection. Had many kinds of plugs, but the muffs seemed to be beter at knocking down the noise and much easier to put on correct. Thaniks, Ralph and Oren. You've convinced me that there are times I'm not in an MRI when I should reallly try the headphone type. They came with the house, and coming from NY, I was alreaday used to the foam, which they even sell in the NYC subway stations. (though the new trains starting 35 years ago are much quieter.) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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"micky" wrote in message ... Thaniks, Ralph and Oren. You've convinced me that there are times I'm not in an MRI when I should reallly try the headphone type. They came with the house, and coming from NY, I was alreaday used to the foam, which they even sell in the NYC subway stations. (though the new trains starting 35 years ago are much quieter.) The foam EAR brand is good, but they need to be changed often. There are other brands that are made of harder plastic that last longer. You hve to look at the DB reduction ratings to see which ones knock the noise down the best. The higher the DB rating means less noise going to your ear, but they must be put in your ear correctly. The foam type usually expand to the ear,but the harder type sometimes come in differant sizes. If this is just a one time thing and you have to bring your own, go with the foam type ear plugs if the headphone type has metel in it and you can not use them in the MRI machine. I always wear the headphone types when mowing the yard and using other small engine yard tools like the weedeater and chain saw. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:16:09 -0400, "Ralph Mowery"
wrote: "micky" wrote in message .. . Thaniks, Ralph and Oren. You've convinced me that there are times I'm not in an MRI when I should reallly try the headphone type. They came with the house, and coming from NY, I was alreaday used to the foam, which they even sell in the NYC subway stations. (though the new trains starting 35 years ago are much quieter.) The foam EAR brand is good, but they need to be changed often. There are My experience is that I can use them many times, and they seam the same. EAR brand are yellow. other brands that are made of harder plastic that last longer. You hve to I've seen other brands in different colors, green at least, and smaller at the end or with a string connecting the two, but they seemed about the same in effectiveness. look at the DB reduction ratings to see which ones knock the noise down the best. The higher the DB rating means less noise going to your ear, but they must be put in your ear correctly. The foam type usually expand to the ear Yes, that means you can get them in far enough. ,but the harder type sometimes come in differant sizes. If this is just a one time thing and you have to bring your own, go with the They provide them, and they provide -- what do you call them -- eye masks, blinders (cheap ones with elastic that doesn't last long, that you get to keep) but I've been around -- not for exactly this but other things -- and can easily imagine them running out the day that I'm there. So they'd reschedule me but I'll have already taken the lorezepam and I'll have to get another prescription and go to the store again and maybe pay again (though this last time it was only 20 cents.) foam type ear plugs if the headphone type has metel in it and you can not use them in the MRI machine. I always wear the headphone types when mowing the yard and using other small engine yard tools like the weedeater and chain saw. Maybe I should have done that. Now, with my very small yard, everything is electric. |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:43:04 -0400, "Ralph Mowery"
wrote: The headphones are usually beter, especially if you are not use to wearing ear plugs. Where I worked in many areas we had to wear ear protection. Had many kinds of plugs, but the muffs seemed to be beter at knocking down the noise and much easier to put on correct. I find that the yellow foam ear plugs are more like a one time use. They deform so to speak. The rubber military triple flange plugs are multiple use and can be washed. The earphone types DO allow one to hear a gun range officer's commands. You can wear both to reduce dB noise levels... |
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On 10/21/2014 1:43 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
The headphones are usually beter, especially if you are not use to wearing ear plugs. Where I worked in many areas we had to wear ear protection. Had many kinds of plugs, but the muffs seemed to be beter at knocking down the noise and much easier to put on correct. LEE! LEE! That's what my sister screams when people do what you just did. "put on correctLY". -- .. Christopher A. Young Learn about Jesus www.lds.org .. |
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: Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato Try reading the label that gives the degree of noise attenuation of the various products. In your case, given your record of stupid attention seeking questions, I would just suggest that you stick your fingers in your ears. Moron. |
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"micky" wrote in message
... Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? Look at the people who work in noisy environments all the time (forestry, mines, airfields etc.) They wear "ear defenders" that enclose the whole ear. Should we suppose this is just a fashion statement? -- Don Phillipson Carlsbad Springs (Ottawa, Canada) |
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On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 4:55:29 PM UTC-5, Don Phillipson wrote:
Look at the people who work in noisy environments all the time (forestry, mines, airfields etc.) They wear "ear defenders" that enclose the whole ear. Should we suppose this is just a fashion statement? MRI's are not compatible with metal...of any kind! |
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On Tue, 21 Oct 2014 17:43:59 -0400, "Don Phillipson"
wrote: "micky" wrote in message .. . Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? Look at the people who work in noisy environments all the time (forestry, mines, airfields etc.) They wear "ear defenders" that enclose the whole ear. Should we suppose this is just a fashion statement? I think they invented that kind first, and I thought those who use them stuck with what they knew. The same way I stuck with foam rubber. Although, in peson, I don't go to mines or where trees are cut. Years ago, I'm pretty sure I saw people guiding airplanes wearing the big ones, but I might be thinking of what I saw in the movies. . |
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micky wrote:
Which is better, that is, which keeps the sound level in one's head lower: foam rubber ear plugs** or the things that look like full-size headphones from the 60's***? **LIke E*A*R Plugs, the yellow foam cylinders, or some other brand. ***Each side is as big as a medium tomato Someone gave me these orange foam plugs. They seem to cut 12-15 dB, or cut down the sound less than 1/2 . Ok for cutting the lawn, but hardly enough to eliminate sounds. Open cell foam, so you don't screw up. Greg |
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"gregz" wrote in message ... micky wrote: Someone gave me these orange foam plugs. They seem to cut 12-15 dB, or cut down the sound less than 1/2 . Ok for cutting the lawn, but hardly enough to eliminate sounds. Open cell foam, so you don't screw up. If they cut the sound by 12 to 25 dB that is about 10 to 300 times. 3 dB will cut the sound in half. the dB is a log scale. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com |
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"Ralph Mowery" wrote:
"gregz" wrote in message ... micky wrote: Someone gave me these orange foam plugs. They seem to cut 12-15 dB, or cut down the sound less than 1/2 . Ok for cutting the lawn, but hardly enough to eliminate sounds. Open cell foam, so you don't screw up. If they cut the sound by 12 to 25 dB that is about 10 to 300 times. 3 dB will cut the sound in half. the dB is a log scale. No. 3dB cuts sound less than 1/2 . DB is power. It takes 10dB increase to make sound twice as loud, which actually converts to about 3 times the intensity expressed in volts , because thats how the ear responds. It's not all that simple, because of various levels and frequency, thus the Fletcher monson curves. Greg |
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An airplane doesn't seem that loud inside, but when I started using ear plugs or earbuds air travel became FAR more comfortable.
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i used to try all sorts of ear plugs
now, i just use Cotton Balls, or half cotton balls, and the head phone things, that shooters use, if i need extra protection marc |
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