Radians CEP001-R Custom Molded Earplugs – Made in USA – NRR 26 dB – Easy DIY Kit – Red – 1 Pair

Great value. If you do it right they will be super comfortable and work well at reducing noise.I can get 2 sets out of one kit.

This is a great product. It is very easy to use and took all of ten minutes to form them and let them harden. The noise cancellation is top-notch and the material is comfortable in your ear for long periods of time.However... I decided to take these to the next level for an entirely unintended purpose and I am even more impressed now. After using the first pair to make my custom fit ear plugs, I picked up another set and used those to make a set of superb custom fit headphones for myself. I own a Plantronics BackBeat 903+ Headset and have never been satisfied with the fit. I have small ear canals and the headphones were very awkward fitting and uncomfortable, letting tons of outside noise in. So, I slapped the molding material into my ears, and then pressed the headphones right in. Once cured, but before totally hardened (about 20 minutes) I trimmed the tip that protrudes into the ear canal, and used a Dremel tool to hollow out the inside and round the cut edges. Needless to say, I now own an absolutely fantastic pair of custom fit bluetooth headphones that I can wear comfortably all day long. It's a bit of a project and I was worried that I might screw the whole thing up, but with a little patience, anyone that can wield a Dremel tool can do this too. I was so impressed with how well it turned out, I am ordering several more pairs to convert my other bluetooth headsets and a pair of backup earbuds. I posted some pictures in the product gallery so that you can see how nice they look.I highly recommend this product as both earplugs or for your own custom project.

I've been using Radians earplugs for a few years now. I work in the music business, and was tired of spending so much on disposable ear plugs. I didn't want to spend thousands on custom molds, and figured I'd give these a try. As ear plugs, they work well. Not the best, they only block about 25db (less than some, more than others, but enough to protect your hearing in a 100db concert). They are comfortable and reliable, they clean up easily with just a bit of soap and water.The second pair I used to make a set of in ear headphones. This worked very well, as pushing the in ear drivers into the ear as the Radians set up and then drilling a hole in the plug was successful. The earplugs were comfortable and sounded great, blocking out most ambient sound (perfect for airplanes.) Not only that, but they provided a tight, custom fit that stayed in my ear whatever I was doing for $15. You can't beat that.After using those pairs for a few years, the ear plugs started to lose their fit and the heaphones were breaking from cleaning the drivers, so I purchased another set. I had some left over from my first attempt, and tried to use that first. Well, after sitting for a few years, the putty would no longer set. It sat in my ear and was very difficult to remove. After several weeks, it still has not set, and I doubt it ever will. Obviously, Radians has a limited shelf life, and there is no indication in the product packaging or information to show this, other than a date stamp in the package. This could be dangerous, so double check the date stamp if you buy these.I made two more sets, another ear plug and another in ear heaset. Both work great. I've also used it for my bluetooth headset, and it's so much more comfortable and stable now, it's like a different headset. I recommend these ear plugs. Don't be afraid to purchase two sets and experiment to find the right fit for you. To all the people complaining about how expensive these things are for what you get: it's $15 for custom molded earplugs. Where else are you going to find that kind of deal? If the first set didn't work out, buy a second. You've still saved several hundred (if not thousand) dollars.

The instructional insert that came with my order indicated "Nov 09 2016." I followed those instructions and got fantastic results. Like some other reviewers I was able to get two pair of earplugs out of the amount of material that I received.A custom fit earplug appeals to me, as I seem to have small ears and canals, and as a result, I tend to end up fighting with the soft, cheapie, foam plugs. It usually takes a lot of effort to get other earplugs to seat properly. Also, headphone/over-the-ear type ear protection is fine for some applications, but not so cool if you're looking for a good cheek weld. So, these Radians Custom Molded Earplugs solve both issues for me.As the material was curing, I too, like others here, got to hear the snap, crackle and pop of the earplugs - sort of like Rice Krispies with milk just poured on them. It's odd, but not unpleasant or painful.I read a lot of reviews on Amazon, and buy and evaluate a lot of products. It's one of the things I value most about making purchases here - we get to benefit from the vast experiences of others. Some of the reviewers end up with products and results unlike my own, and I don't always understand where they're coming from. There were several negative reviews of these particular earplugs, for example, and my experience has been fantastic. While I'm sure it's possible that a bad manufacturing batch or two has shipped to customers, I often wonder if something else is afoot. I generally get well-made and reputable products on Amazon, whether I'm making top-dollar purchases, or like in this case, very inexpensive ones. Usually, it's clear by the lack of detail, description and pictures if an item and manufacturer are shady, and bottom-feeding - but those are pretty easy to steer clear of, with a little common sense - it seems.While I haven't used this product at the range yet, which is the principle reason I bought it, I have with a lawn mower and leaf blower, and am happy with the hearing protection provided in this case. I will update if my experience with .223 cal, 7.62mm x 54R, or 9mm is any different.

Based on a bunch of online reviews, I figured I'd give these guys a shot. Wow, nope.They arrived in a nice little envelope, two nifty lil plastic packs, and an instruction card. I went online, watched the Radians video, and started the process. I cleaned my ears REALLY (like, operating room really) well, split the stuff in half, and started kneading the two parts together - they felt like loose, greasy Play-Doh. REALLY oily, kinda weird. Whatever, it's epoxy, it's gonna be weird until it cures.I stuck the goop in my ear, and started pushing it into my ear canal, folding it over. The trapped air in my ear canal kept pushing it back out, so I pulled my ear up to release it. So far so good. More folding and molding. It's starting to harden up a bit, which is good. Put 12 minutes on the clock, and sat on the chair with my jaw open and still (and drooling) like I did when I got my "shoot the goop in your ears at a motorcycle show" plugs.During the entire cure, they felt like they were pushing themselves out, like they were expanding and oushing outta my ear canals. After 12 minutes, they were decently hard - like a super ball - and I twisted them out. They popped out a little too easy. They were all oily, which I figure is some kind of a release agent. I molded the second one, and finished up. Like the instructions said, I set them aside for 3 hours to cure up.After the 3 hours, they were pretty hard - like a rubbery hard, not unpleasant - and they had decidedly sharp edges on them. I went to pop them in my ears, and it was a struggle. They didn't want to go back in at all. Twist, tug, pull, you name it, nope. I finally cajoled them in and they weren't sealing. They were sitting about 1/16" out of the ear - like they'd grown somehow during the cure. I "encouraged" them back in to my ears and held them in for a few minutes since the instructions say they'll "snug up" when warm.I let them warm. The left one "snugged" a little, nothing on the right, and the insides of my ear canals were in excruciating pain. While they did expand slightly, and I eventually got a decent seal on the left, the only thing the right side did was hurt. I left them in a good 20-25 minutes, and I put on my helmet, hoping maybe it was a time to warm thing. They popped out literally when I turned my head. Three or four times I try this, only to have the plugs pop out the second I get my lid on. I wear ear plugs every ride - silicones, foamies, etc... - so I'm not new to the whole "spread the lid around your ears" thing. They just won't stay in.After nearly an hour of messing with these things, back in the box to Amazon they went. Save yourself the trouble, save the effort, and don't bother. These stink for bikers.

TL;DR -- Hard to keep seated when putting on a full-face helmet, but if you can get them seated properly, they work really well.I purchased these for riding. For reference, I have a full-face Bell Star helmet. As ear protection for standard wearers, I think these are fantastic. For motorcyclists, YMMV.I screwed up when forming the first pair. I didn't put the mold in far enough, so they just popped out. I bought a second pair and got them formed pretty well (though I could have done better yet again).When putting on a full-face helmet, it's easy to dislodge them just enough to break the seal. To correct this, I tend to have to shove a finger up and try to reseat them after the helmet is on. I can't put them in after I put the helmet on due to space constraints in the helmet. It's about 70/30 getting them seated properly vs. dislodging them further. This process is really uncomfortable, though.When removing the helmet, it can be really uncomfortable. If they're not seated deeply, pulling off the helmet can yank them out.That said, I'm getting a third pair to see if I can get the mold to seal properly and to get them deep enough that I overcome these problems. I expect these would work a lot better for modular or 3/4 helmets with some freedom to manipulate them after the helmet is on.

I bought these several weeks ago for sleeping. For years I've been using the cone-shaped foam style that you roll and insert in your ears. I used them because that's all I knew and they have the highest decibel protection. They are excellent really but argh! so frustrating! I can get them seated in one ear 9/10 with no problems. In the other ear it can take 15-20 frustrating minutes to get the thing seated so that sound doesn't "leak" in.Fast forward to two months back when I heard of custom molded ear plugs. Eh? What's that you say? I edged a little closer to that conversation. I hesitated because they seemed geared for shooters and the decibel protection is lower AND with this brand, I heard one YT reviewer talk about them being "hardened plastic" when finished. I couldn't imagine that would feel comfortable in the ear.Well, I bought, I molded, and I slept...delicious, undisturbed sleep! Yay!! And the legend of the gum-shew was born. One side of these things looks like a wad of bright pink bubble gum and the other side looks like a cashew. And so, gum-shew!Some things I like about these ear plugs: when the product arrived, I saw the manufacture date was just a few weeks before I received them; that seemed a plus as freshly produced putty should mix better and reduce any problems, I decided. I also liked that the product came together easily. I was worried that it would be very stiff and difficult to work with. But it was very soft, softer than gum even. I really like that the finished product is easy to insert and remove. You'd think this hard plastic would be hard to work with, but no, they are simple to use.It was easy to process the putty although I wish I had rolled it a bit before inserting, to give it a better shape inside the ear canal. One of the plugs has a nice symmetrical shape and the other looks more blob like. But both work! It's simple to pop them in before sleep. It takes maybe 5 minutes for them to 'heat' up and then they feel even more conformed to the ear.My major dislike is that they are uncomfortable when I'm sleeping on my side. Because they are hard plastic, that's just not pleasant to me. It's a minor thing and some folks may not mind it at all. Fortunately I mostly sleep on my back and once I'm deeply asleep, if I roll onto my side, I often don't notice that discomfort and unconsciously adjust around it.All in all, I really like these buds and I'd recommend them to others. I use earplugs because I have difficulty staying asleep. I can be easily awakened with ambient noises like the neighbor's dog barking or loud vehicles. Also my husband snores sometimes; it's not terribly loud but it's difficult to go back to sleep if I'm awakened by it. But with these gum-shews, I stay asleep and it's so so good to have a night of uninterrupted sleep!When wearing these gum-shews I can still hear most things and even converse with my husband next to me, but all the sounds are muffled, creating a lovely 'cone of silence' that makes it easy to fall asleep and stay asleep. I really value that these are sturdy, comfortable, easy to use and they work! Plus they are not so dense that I'm deaf to all sound--because I do want to hear if there are emergencies. These custom plugs are wonderful and worth it if you like sleeping in silence like I do!

I ordered a "set" of these earplugs and followed the instructions. They seemed to work well, until I put on my motorcycle helmet. There was so much material in the outside portion of my ear that the helmet kept pulling on them. The first time I used them they pulled out when I took my helmet off.After rereading some of the reviews here I decided to get another kit and try using less material. So I split the stuff so I could make two sets, but started by only making one earplug. The plug was so small that I almost couldn't get it out of my ear because there wasn't enough material to grab ahold of outside of my ear canal.I then tried using the remaining 3/4 material to make a pair of plugs. This seemed to be a good amount of material to get into the ear canal and leave enough out to easily remove. I let the plugs set in my ears for about 20 minutes, the instructions say to leave in at least 10 minutes. I then removed them and let them sit for about 4 hours. When I tried to insert them again I couldn't put them back into my ears. There was so much material going into the canal it actually hurt, like it was bottoming out.This was a great idea, but just didn't work. And for the price of 2 kits I was able to order 200 pairs of form earplugs here on amazon. Seems like a better use of the money to me.

耳栓の中ではトップレベルの遮音機能です。自分の耳に完全にフィットする形に形成するので、装着する際に耳の中の空気を抜くように装着すると密着性が増すとともに耳の中の空気も少なくなるので遮音性が挙がり、耳栓としてはこれ以上ない遮音力を発揮します。耐水性なので3年以上同じものを洗いながら使い続けてますが、石鹼だけでは落ち切らない汚れが蓄積するので重曹水での洗浄もお勧めです(洗浄後は水に1時間以上つけおきして入念にすすがないと耳の皮膚が傷みます)

I've never tried this, never used a similar product, so I knew it was gonna be an interesting experiment.The instructions were pretty clear, take the two pieces brake them into two for each ear, mixed them and place it in the ear for at least 10min. Did that, pretty happy with the noise reduction, altough when putting on the motorcycle helmet, because that's my main use for it, the extra material poked out and it was uncomfortable, after making it the right size. The feel is much better and noise cancelling performance is pretty good. Much better than the generic silicone ones that sometimes don't seal as well. Pretty happy with it but next time I will be more conservative with the amount I use!

These are great!They don't hurt, annoy, itch or fall out. They last forever too.After you put your helmet on, slide your hand up and press on the earplugs to resaeat them....it works for me.

Easy to mould and they really do block out a lot of noise - great for sleep but maybe too much for motorcycling. I had enough left over goo to mould a custom pair of earbuds using some old headphones which seem to work pretty well

Buena idea, pero lo consigues tú mismo y mucho más barato utilizando una simple silicona putty. Es lo mismo.