tweak89
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Not sure how many folks do this, but being a motorcycle rider I learned the importance of using ear plugs to cut down on the wind noise and prevent any damage to my hearing. After my first couple of rides topless/doorless I started to use earplugs to make my longer drives more pleasant. Below 45 or so the wind noise is tolerable and you can actually have a conversation, but jump on the freeway doing 70+....nope!
Unlike motorcycle riding, where I'm not concerned with talking to someone else, riding around at highway speeds in a topless Jeep and trying to have a simple conversation isn't the easiest. I tried the plugs that I use for riding, but they are the standard foam plugs which reduce everything including voices. I also tried some plugs I have that are made for live music, but they didn't cut down the wind noise enough.
I found these: CLICK HERE on Amazon and though I would give them a whirl and, they really do the trick. You get a pair of plugs and a spare. You also get 3 different filters you can swap in and out. I ended up liking the middle filter which offers a 20db overall reduction, and they come pre-installed.
I had my wife talk in her normal voice while on the freeway and I was able to hear her, without plugs we had to shout to be able to hear each other clearly. They also provided the most pleasant driving experience in general compared to the plugs I already tried. Not sure if it's the material or the filters, but they work better for me the the foam and plastic body/silicone bud of my other plugs.
So, for those interested, there you have it!
Unlike motorcycle riding, where I'm not concerned with talking to someone else, riding around at highway speeds in a topless Jeep and trying to have a simple conversation isn't the easiest. I tried the plugs that I use for riding, but they are the standard foam plugs which reduce everything including voices. I also tried some plugs I have that are made for live music, but they didn't cut down the wind noise enough.
I found these: CLICK HERE on Amazon and though I would give them a whirl and, they really do the trick. You get a pair of plugs and a spare. You also get 3 different filters you can swap in and out. I ended up liking the middle filter which offers a 20db overall reduction, and they come pre-installed.
I had my wife talk in her normal voice while on the freeway and I was able to hear her, without plugs we had to shout to be able to hear each other clearly. They also provided the most pleasant driving experience in general compared to the plugs I already tried. Not sure if it's the material or the filters, but they work better for me the the foam and plastic body/silicone bud of my other plugs.
So, for those interested, there you have it!
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