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Preferred the old version
As other reviews mentioned, something seems to have changed and not really for the better. While these new ones do feel a little better in my ears, I've found they don't last nearly as long and actually have popped out on me a few times. I use these to sleep, cut the grass, and go to the races. The old version I could use 1 pair at night for almost 2 weeks. These new ones are trash after 2-3 nights tops, and I have to take multiple pairs to the race track with me in order to last the entire day (7a-8p). Will likely be trying a different brand soon and donating these or keeping them in my suitcase for backup on trips.
UPDATE: Had to go from 3 stars down to 1. I've tried for a couple months now to make these work and they simply don't. In order to get them to stay in you have to jam them dangerously deep into your ears, hurt like crazy, and even then they don't block out that much sound. If you insert then just a little more shallow so they don't hurt, they pop right out and they barely even muffle noise. There's been times when they were "in" and then fell out and I never knew because there was no difference in noise reduction. Whenever they updated this product, they took a MAJOR leap backwards. 2 years ago, the product was perfect. Now I'm throwing most of this container away and ordering from another company.
July 2017 · 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