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Buyer beware: the design has changed (for the worse)
I ordered these a year ago in October 2015 and they were the best earplugs I've ever used. I ran out October 2016 and placed an order for more and the newer earplugs are some of the worst I have used. The good ones (pictured left) are noticeably shorter and fatter and appear to have a smooth glossy finish. The bad ones (pictured right) are taller and thinner. They are skinny and do not do a good job of creating a seal. The noise they block out is significantly less than the old design likely due to the bad seal and more porous foam used.
Buyer Beware, many of the 5-star reviews are for the old design. If anyone finds earplugs that are similar to the old design, please let me know!
December 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase
the product in question
Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair - 33dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Travel, Concerts, Studying, Loud Noise, Work
4.5★ · 44,207 ratings, as of 2023