Anyone use Mack's Silicone Ear Plug things?

[PoPPeR]

Bought these from Walgreens to help me study. They have so many warnings on the package though that I'm scared I'm going to kill myself or something using things. Is it easy for these things to penetrate your ear canal or do they have to be in pretty deep for that to happen?

 

[Bryophyte]

All the way to the brain

If they don't fall back out, they're in far enough.

 

[thomsbrain]

jeez, why not just use some foamies?

 

[PoPPeR]

Originally posted by: thomsbrain
jeez, why not just use some foamies?

i dunno, these were more expensive + their ratings were less impressive, so I figured there must be something about them that drives up the price (maybe the fact that its made out of silicone instead of foam i guess).

I was hoping it was a lot more comfortable and adjusting to ones ear, but now I'm just scared to use it heh

 

[gsaldivar]

Silicone plugs are usually used when you need water-resistance. If all you need is silence, the foam plugs will do a better job.

I use these.

 

[Pacfanweb]

Stick 'em in until you taste them, then back them out slightly....then they're just right.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
Stick 'em in until you taste them, then back them out slightly....then they're just right.

:Q

 

[frostgiant]

Never had experience with silicone ones, I like the foam ones fine though. I have stuck so far in my ear I couldn't get them out with my fingers and had to had a friend use pliers but I still hear fine.