Found a simple trick for ear plugs that doesn't muffle everything.

Oliver Gonzalez · 2026-02-27T16:35:47.121876+00:00

Fold them before you put them in, they block the grind but let warnings through. It helped cut down the ringing after long days in the shop.

henry_perry167mo ago

Whoa, never thought about it letting warnings through! That's huge for places like concerts where you still need to hear your friends yell.

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olivia3807mo ago

But honestly, if you're at a concert and need to hear a yell, maybe just take one plug out for a sec? Fiddling with folding them seems like a hassle when the music is loud. The whole point is to protect your hearing, not to make it kinda work sometimes. I'd rather miss a few words from my friend than risk permanent damage later.

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wyatt_hill497mo ago

Just a heads up for @henry_perry16, that folding trick works great with reusable plugs! Foam ones are meant to expand and seal, so folding those might still block too much.

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josephmurray7mo ago

Folding them ruins the seal and defeats the whole purpose of hearing protection.

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