Plugfones Basic Earplug-Earbud Hybrid - Noise Reducing Earphones - Purple

No perceptible sound reduction when worn, therefore pointless! Audio quality was also appalling for the price.

I was very happy to find these still being sold. I caught one of the ear pieces from my first pair in a door and broke them. I was extremely sad because they work perfectly. So very glad I could replace the broken pair. Will buy a least 2 just in case they stop being sold.

I bought these to plug into the radio in my team's race car. They significantly reduced the nose when racing while allowing me to hear radio communications. They seemed a bit fragile, so I replaced them with a more expensive set. Since then I've been using these as secondary hearing protection while mowing my yard, under a set of ear muffs. I can listen to music with good fidelity while mowing! I've caught the cord on tree branches and ripped them out of my ears. I forgot them in my pocket and ran them through the washing machine. They still work like new, although the green strain relief nubs long ago came loose and sit at the cords' V. I highly recommend them.

Looking at the picture online, it gave the appearance of sturdy craftsmanship. The plugs are very weak in strength for everyday handling and use. The sound quality is lacking as well.

It's not perfect but it does the job well enough. Cons: - Your inner ear will start to hurt if you have this on for too long. - It doesn't completely block out noise. It dampens the noise enough. So you get music and work noise background when listening with your earpiece. - The length of the cord could be shorter or may be I'm just short I'm like 5'7 or 5'8 at a good day. Pros: - My workmates and bosses think I'm wearing PPE ear protection while doing assembly work. - It makes time go by relaxingly during your shift work. - It makes you look like you are interested in people's conversation when you take off your ear pro. When actuality your ears are hurting from wearing it too long. - It also let people know not to bother you when you are wearing this earpiece. - I can't wear it for 8 hours straight so I take it off during brake time and lunch. Advice don't pull the cord too forceful because you will break it easily. I know because this is my third one.

Sound is trash