SureFire EP7 Sonic Defenders Ultra filtered Earplugs w/ Comply Canal Tips, reusable, Black, Medium

Let me start by saying that I've used the Surefire ear plugs for almost 2 years now for under my motorcycle helmet when I'm riding. I don't use them at the gun range or anything else other than wind noise.When first going with the Surefire's I bought a set of MEDIUM EP4's. These have the rubber "Christmas tree-like" ear pieces. I really like this product and, at first, they fit my ear very well. Unfortunately, they would move around when turning my head with my helmet on. It got to the point that I couldn't keep them in place.Since the ear piece that goes around the ear is great I figured to try a LARGE and ordered the EP3's. These have the same style outer piece, only larger, and a somewhat differently-shaped, rubber ear canal piece. Looks like a tiny mushroom only it bends to "follow" into the ear canal. While these worked better I started noticing the same issue with them sliding around inside of my helmet. In addition, the LARGE outer piece would irritate after a few hours.I guess I can contribute this to my ear canal being large while the outer part of my ear is a medium.So, I've been using the other brands for a few months (the "Christmas tree" type with the string on each end and the longer tube coming out). And although I like these cheaper, more effective rubber ones the fact that the Surefire's fir so well into my ear AND have the noise-reducer, optional plug...I just had to try their foam ear plugs.I just received them today in the mail and could IMMEDIATELY tell the difference! Not only do they fit perfectly but the ambient noises are distinctly reduced, all the while being able to hear voices and other sounds without a muffled sound!I cannot say at this point how well they work while riding a motorcycle and under a helmet but I have a good feeling with these. The foam plug part feels a lot thicker than the rubber ones, thus covers my entire ear canal. I put them in the first time and did NOT have to adjust them. They just slid right in and the noise was reduced. I've pulled them out and put them back in a few times and, so far, every time they simply snug right in!These came with an extra set of foam plugs that can easily be removed from the main unit. I'll be riding tomorrow and unless they don't work any better than the EP4 and EP3's consider this review a 5-star! (If not I will edit my review.)***UPDATE: After riding a few days with these earplugs...100% better than the EP3 and EP4! With the foam for the ear canal, these Surefire's stay in my larger ear canal! They muffle a lot of wind and engine noise, yet I can still hear my Sena radio nice and clearly! The only issue is more from my helmet, as it's a tight helmet and when I put it on it tends to slide on my ear and pull the Surefire's out. Luckily, I'm able to get a finger through the helmet padding and push them back in.VERY SATISFIED!!!

One of my son’s favorite bands is Sabaton (https://smile.amazon.com/War-End-All-Wars/dp/B09TW55FY8/). They are a Swedish heavy metal band that produce songs on the history of wars and heroes and battles. They are not glorifying violence or gore, nor are they neo-cons advocating for it. Instead, they look at our history of wars and find the heroes and the battles and the moments that meant something. And they write about those. And then they make albums with those songs on them.And then they go on tour and sign them. Loudly. Very, very loudly.And when my son decided he wanted to go see them live and he needed me to go with him, I pulled out my SureFire EP7 Sonic Defenders and my credit card and bought two tickets in the mosh pit.And they worked like a charm. Sabaton were still loud. I felt the vibrations of the drums and the bass and the guitar trying to shake my entire person apart. And it was glorious. These are incredibly comfortable, incredibly light weight and the only reason I noticed I was wearing them was because my ears were not bleeding.One of the niceties of these that you can get them snugly in for protection and there’s a tiny tab you can pop out to have a conversation. While the opening band wasn’t as loud as Sabaton, they were still loud. And not having to take them out of the ear and reseat them for the main event is a treat.What was even more glorious was the fact that I could carry on a conversation with my son after the concert was over (he had his own pair in!). We could talk about our favorite moments and our favorite songs (mine is Christmas Truce - https://amazon.com/music/player/albums/B09GJN78MV).I would not have been able to enjoy this concert if it weren’t for this ear protection.And everything that I’ve said about listening to music applies to shooting as well. The protection is amazing and being able to pop out the tab to talk between sessions without having to reseat the entire thing is delightful.

For years I used Howard Leight Laser Lite foam earplugs for hearing protection while riding motorcycles. The Howard Leights are almost too quiet unless you ride a Harley Davidson with an aftermarket exhaust system. I ride a KTM Super Duke GT with an aftermarket slip-on exhaust and wear a full face helmet. I'm currently exploring different ear protection options for motorcycle riding and I want something with a slightly less noise reduction. For comparison the Howard Leights have an advertised noise reduction rating of 32 dB versus 14 dB (unplugged) and 28 dB (plugged) rating for these SureFire EP7 earplugs. Filter caps unplugged, at speeds under 60 MPH I can enjoy the sound of my exhaust. Above 60 MPH I predominantly hear wind noise and the noise level is slightly better than not wearing any hearing protection. With the filter caps plugged I can barely hear anything at any speed. Wind noise is still present at speeds over 60 MPH, but much more bearable than not wearing earplugs.In terms of fitment, I was able to wear these earplugs under my helmet without experiencing any discomfort. Overall I am pleased with this purchase but will continue to explore other options for motorcycle riding.

Love that it came with it's own carrier to storage my ear plugs. Great quality for what i plan on using it for.