The Best Earplugs for Motorcycle Riding 

I’ve been a machinist and riding for over 40 years. I’ve worn every type of earplug. Can’t beat the foam plugs. They just work the best.

I completely agree on your evaluation of the Pinlock earplugs, which makes me trust the evaluation of the other ones. Just purchased the Alpine ones, without the discount (late by only a year or so). Thank you very much. Now, I am waiting for you to place another video on the theft-recovery systems.

I bought alpines a few years ago, recommended on RU-vid, but mostly because they publish all the data and they are very comfortable and they work without the feeling of my ear being stuffed full of expanding foam. And you can still hear voices and some traffic noise, which suits me best.

I just ordered a pair of the Alpines. Thanks for the video!

Mate thank you, really appreciate the time you guys spent testing. Honesty didnt know which to go for! Keep up the good work mate. 🇦🇺

This video seems like paid promotion. I’m not sold. Especially as they reached out to him. Convince me otherwise as the price is too good to be true.

Just ordered a pair! Thanks for the review!! 🤙

Thanks for taking the time, very much appreciated. I’m a woodworker and I use the HDX orange, especially when working with a router. They block so much noise that it’s as if the machine is in another room or outside. I haven’t tried them, and have been using cotton which isn’t all that effective but it’s better than not using anything. I suspect the HDX will block out too much noise, but wheel sea after a try them. I will say this….. the HDX ear plugs get dirty, so using reusable ear plugs is sort of gross. Don’t like the idea of putting that crap back into my ears. They ring as it is.

I am surprised that Earpeace did not come out on top. I bought the Alpine’s based on this review, but immediately went back to the Earpeace. To me there was no comparison. Mind you I have not been using the oval shaped ones. The round ones work great.

Bought the Alpine Race. Agree with the results here. Abit of fuss getting use to them, related to fitting and proper depth but once that was sorted they are really good. Better than anything else I have used by a long shot. Thanks for the accurate review and info. 🇨🇦

I wear Decibullz and they are fantastic. Extremely comfortable, no wind noise.

Great video, thank you for taking the time to research and test the different earplugs for us

Nice review. Just ordered the Alpine Tour and the silicone gel plugs to help me sleep in hotels while traveling. Much appreciated.

Just purchased the Alpine Touring ear plugs and they are the best ones I have ever used. They fit perfect and don't shift around and try to pop out. They won't block as much noise as an old foam plug but are much more comfortable.

Thanks for this video. It convinced me to try the Alpines which I didn’t think would be anything special. Turns out they’re great and are my new favorites.

i ride an average of 20000km with the bike in a year and doing so,i have been testing a bunch of different plugs to...to see witch one was the best and came to the same conclusion,nothing comes close to the comfort and sound reducing of the Alpine race plugs...except for the other Alpine plugs(tour and moto gp)...they also come with a handy small carrying pouch and an application tool...nothing can hold a candle to those Alpine plugs.

"All you hear is the exhaust drone." Sold

Earplugs come down to personal preference. I wore EAR Classics for 30 years and still use them today (quit riding) when I REALLY need to sleep.

I have worn every type of ear plug out there it is mandatory in my work environment. I am 25 years in on ear plugs. I wear ear plugs when I ride I use only foam type I use them one day and throw away always wear clean ear plugs. For me my favorites are Moldex 6800 Pura fit. I get them in the individual package unrecorded box of 200.

I have tried out many different brands before I came across Alpine. I agree they are the best and I have given them as gifts to friends who didn't wear ear protection and they are now converts. I always carry a spare set as well and I like that they have a carry pouch which I attach to my keys. Great review.

I have used my ear pieces that I bought 6 years ago and they have been exceptional and still work like they did when new. I can really knock down the wind/road noise but still hear my helmet audio perfectly fine. Mine came with 3, I will definitely give the Alpine's a try if you think they are that much better than the awesome EarPeace!

After trying quite a few I agree the Alpine are best. I also use Mack’s Ultra Soft for long distance highway rides. They cut out 33 decibels and are comfy for a long quiet ride.

I’ve tried at least as many as you had on display plus two pair of custom made ones from two different brands. Of course as with windscreens and helmet fit this is going to be always subjective. I must have a weird left ear shape as a lot of earplugs have had the tendency to get « loose » in that ear which is very annoying when it’s in the midst of a highway stint and you cannot stop at the roadside to try to fit them in again. This is why I gave up on the custom made ones, they work fine at night (my wife snoors) but they tend to get « loose » in the helmet after a while. I’m very happy with the Alpines, the problem is that I loose the pin to fit them into the ear and without it, it’s much harder to get a seal. Recently I tried the Dezibulls (which you mold to the shape of your ears) it was a complete disaster, they didn’t work at all and hurt under the helmet. Recently I watched a rider talking about earplugs (Nowher Fast ADV) and, bingo! The ones he recommended, not even really ment for riding, have been the best so far for me. They are called Loops Quiet and they’re easy to fit, they are comfortable to wear, they seal so far, maybe there are others which are quieter but on the whole ,maybe I’ve finally found earplugs I will stick with. Cheers

I started off with the Pinlock ones. On super windy days, especially at freeway speeds, they just simply didn't cut it. Comfort and fit was great, but noise reduction didn't meet the standard I was looking for. I switched to EarPeace Moto's, and I find the same problem with fitment. When they're in right, they're amazing. But I always feel like my left ear isn't really getting the noise reduction once my helmet is on. I have been riding with the cheap foamies for a couple months, and I'm realizing that they're just not staying in enough with the helmet going on and off. I just pulled the trigger on these Alpines. Hoping they're the last ones I buy. Awesome review.

Walgreens or CVS foamies , 32 or 33 decibel, pink or blue, all day comfort, can still make out songs on Spotify and I can hear others via mesh clearly up to 75mph.

Thank you. Just what I needed.

Totally agree I bought the last three but stick with alpine motosafe. Great video.

well done this is straight to the point!

Good info, thank you

I try everything strongly recommended because tinnitus is permanent, so I’ll try the Alpines. But reducing all noise categories makes most sense to me, and I’ve yet to wish to hear more than I can with Hearos, for my average/large ear canals the best db reduction and most comfortable.

I like Plugfones, specifically the Christmas tree shaped ones. Earphones made from earplugs, they cut the wind noise allowing me to listen to and hear music at a low volume while I ride, instead of blasting music from bike speakers.

What do you think of the Alpine Tours, for low speed urban and country riding (50mph and below) ?

Most important with ear protection is to save your hearing over longer term. Not "comfort", as long time as ear protecten not giving "damage" on skin while driving. I always prefer ear protection wich gives me "most" noice redaction at all Hetz, not only higher og lower decibel (dB). Good video 🤝 Good luck ✨️ With best regards Leo

Moldex Rockets, wore them in a loud factory, at concerts, in badly sound-designed brewpubs, cafes and meeting-halls, to drown out the snoring of sleeping companions, and inside my motorbike helmet. Got them from Aerostich in Duluth, Minnesota. Need to get more.

I agree they are a good ear plug, tried a different one recently after they wore out and I have to stop all the time and reinstall them a real pain in the neck. Like they use that plastic tool to install them in your ear it makes them easy to get in. Will definitely use your code to get another pair.👍

I constantly loose my ear plugs, or have to dispose of them after a few uses, so the disposable foam plugs works for me. I prefer the "Moldex" brand. I was recently in Europe and needed some and found a brand, "Quies" which also worked well.

For foamies, I think you missed a good option by not including Hearos Xtreme Protection (the soft blue ones). They reduce by 33 dB, and they're soft and comfy. For my son, I cut one plug in half with a razor, & it fits his little ears perfectly.

Have you also tested the Tour version of the alpine earplugs? How does it compare to the race version?

what about hearos high fidelity? The alpine once are too expensive here in my country

I’ve been running with the EarPeace plugs for several years. My ear canals are oval shaped and round plugs bug me after a while. I have no problem putting them in properly, so not an issue there. I haven’t tried the Alpines, so no opinion on those. Maybe I’ll give them a try when the EarPeace plugs wear out, although they show no sign of that. What I will say is that it’s amazing how much good plugs reduce ride fatigue, even aside from the hearing protection. You don’t realize how much that wind noise wears on you. 😃

65 years old. just spent money on ear plugs you put in hot water to form to your ear. hate them, don't fit right, fall out. Guy is right below this. Foam BY FAR the foam ones best, Hands down. Don't waste your money like I did

I have always used Flare ear plugs from Great Britain.,unfortunately they don’t market then any longer. What they do have appears to have longer stems for inserting & removal. They had a db rating of about 32-32 and were very comfortable. I’m on my last pair, and soon will be out of luck. The prices of their new products have gone way over the rainbow🌈

I bought the Alpines and didn't like them at all. But for a different reason. You need an insertion tool to put them in properly (or they wouldn't attenuate enough) and twice in a row, I could not get one side back out, as the little dongle to pull them out, was simply not reachable. I had to use tweezers. I rode them, they weren't bad, but I didn't ride them long enough to really have an opinion about them. The fact to having to insert the plug into the insert tool, then screw them into the ear, and pay attention to not losing the little insertion tool as part of the pre-ride preparation, made these an absolute no-no. I wish you would have mentioned motorcycle earbuds, or in ear monitors, as they might actually be the golden middle to also deliver clear speech and music, I haven't tried any yet, so I don't know if they can replace good earplugs. Other than that, I have been riding for 40 years with foam earplugs and am finally ready to upgrade, as I am getting annoyed not being able to talk in stores for instance with the helmet on, as I now have a double D ring chin strap and don't want to fiddle with it just to buy groceries or whatever. Great review though, I enjoyed your input, your effort to test these, great work. I hope that people find it less annoying to insert the Alpines and to get them out again.

Why did you not try the wax/silicone? My top choice.

I have been miserable trying earplugs lately. This is my second season riding, and my first year I never wore plugs at all. I never noticed it being much of an issue at the slower speeds I was going on my CB350 (never more than about 55). This year I stepped up to a CB650 nighthawk and after one ride home from work on the interstate noticed my ears in excruciating pain. I have since developed tinnitus in both ears (I am 30 and have not paid enough attention to this in the past. I certainly don't think it was only because of this one ride, but it has definitely gotten much worse) which is very concerning, so I have been searching like mad for a good set of earplugs so I can enjoy riding again. Most recently I tried the Decibullz - I may need to give them one more try and mold them while wearing my helmet, but so far I have been disappointed. They become dislodged when trying to put the helmet on, and after about 45 minutes of riding my outer ears were in a great deal of pain from the harder plastic. I appreciate the comprehensive video, and I will probably be giving the Alpines a shot.

You wanted to find the "absolute best, full stop, regardless of price" and yet you didn't try the best. I have been using Challenger (Gen I) earmold speakers (from Precision Labs, now Audina) for over 20 years. They are The Bomb for listening to music, hearing my Cardo, etc.. Every time I have gotten a new set of those made, I have also had them make me a set of custom molded ear plugs from the same silicone they use for the earmold speakers. When I just want quiet, with no music or intercom, they are what I use. Custom molded silicone ear plugs are actually the best hearing protection for motorcycle use. In my opinion, of course. Bonus, they last forever. The time limit on them is that human ears gradually change shape a little bit over the years. That is the only real reason to have to get new custom ear molds made. My original Challengers from over 20 years ago still work and I can use them. They just don't fit me and seal quite as well as the new ones I got earlier this year. And, for motorcyclists who want to listen to music or talk on an intercom or phone, custom earmold speakers are by FAR the best way to do that and still protect your hearing. WAY better than even the fancy JBL in-helmet speakers I got with my Cardo.

Awesome review. ThNk you!!🎉🎉🎉

I like my $40 Amazon Bluetooth plugs with a cord. They fit perfect and block lots of noise and are cheap and light a comfortable

I've been sleeping with earplugs for 30 years, best decision I've ever made, all thanks to the noisy neighbor that I had when I was in college.

Great review thank you

Earpeace were a joke for me. I pulled off the road within 5 miles and threw them in the ditch. The didn't fit well & didn't really muffle anything. The Decibulz work the best for me so far. I need to try the Alpine I guess.

what's your opinion on noise cancelling earbuds?

Hi Jacob. Have you tried the Alpines at concerts or on loud commutes/subways or loud coffee shops? Could you sleep in them? Thanks! Great video!

He threw out the wax earplugs right away because they are wax? I use them exclusively. Cheap, one time use, super soft, blocks plenty of sound. And you can find them at any pharmacy.

Me, I'd look at the SNR or NNR and use the one with the highest rating. The laser Lites are the one for me but no matter what, use any ear protection because once your hearing is damaged it it damaged for ever.

Am I missing something? The Alpine's have a stated NRR of 17-20. That's nothing compared to foamies that are 31-33 NRR

I tried Pinlock and Alpine Touring. Pinlock is definetly superior to Alpine Touring. Better noise insulation and you can hear the calls and music clearer.

in my experience nothing comes anywhere close to simple foam earplugs and I have tried them all pretty much!

Roll up earplugs have never worked for me. As they expand, they push their way out of my ear canals instead of seating. Also, I ride with people that don't wear earplugs, so I feel rushed trying to roll up foam earplugs, and then hold them in my ear waiting for them to expand. Meanwhile everyone is waiting on me. And as I felt rushed, I very often didn't get the earplugs seated correctly, which then meant I had to endure wind noise until the next stop. I tried custom molds, but bottom line, I want disposable earplugs that can easily be replaced. And for me personally, the Christmas tree shaped plugs that you don't have to roll, you just insert them and go. This type has been the best solution for me by far. These stay put for me, roll up foamies don't.

Have you tested all of the alpine motosafe plugs?

Great video idea thank you!

Motosafe did not do shait for me, actually got tinnitus when wearing them in my shoei x spirit 3. It is hell everytime it gets quiet. Also might be the helmet that catches mad turbulence, idk! I just know my hearing is permently facked 😅

Where’s the laser lite? Best I’ve worn and 35db rating.

I just purchased the Alpine plugs at $49.00 CAD! A far cry from the $29USD, but, welcome to Canada! I did get two sets, one 17db and one 20db. So far I've tried the 17db and they were impressive. There still is some wind noise but far less than without. I will try the the 20db ones next and let you know how they fared. They are really comfortable and come with a little tube to aid in inserting them. It works quite well. Also, a handy little carrying case to hold them in. Thanks for sharing this video. Cheers.

I use the Alpine ear plugs too. They also make some "deep sleep" earplugs (for sleeping). Don't buy those, they're absolutely worthless, even though they're supposed to cancel noise by 26 dba. In my experience, it's closer to 0 db

HEAROS foamies are the best with highest db rating at 33db. They are also inexpensive. I’ll look at the alpine though.

I have a hard time pulling my helmet on without knocking the ear plugs out. Is there some kind of trick that I don't know about?

I have the Alpines. Sadly, I get a feeling that my head is immersed in a bucket of water! Hated it!

You spend time to make this video which is a thing….but offering a discount code……looks like a “subscription” that everyone is doing these days.

Plugfones.😊

I ordered the NoNoise & and they're crap....I've had the foamies too, they were better than the NoNoise but on a 100mile ride not so good.. Next will be the Alpine...

They have "race, tour, Moto gp, and pro" alpine motosafe models. Which ones are the best?

You should disclose the PAID PROMOTION

I could not disagree more with your review of the decibullz. You probably did not mold them correctly. I have used them for years in competitive shooting and zero pain. They are used by thousands of shooters.

Have you thought of fitting a silencer to your bike? They usually come with them to reduced the unearthly howling scream down to a pleasant burble. I have them on my bikes and have no need of irritating earplugs. They're amazing, you can ride for hours without getting tinnitus.

Just bought a set of alpines. Amazing

The alpine motor safe were the worst earplugs I ever tried. I sent them back never got a response from them. I sent them a letter again no response so I’m out $20. This was April of last year 2023. Worse company in recent memory.

For iPhone users, save your money and buy Gen2 AirPod pros. 100% noise cancelling while listening to your music and any level you desire. Plus, conversation mode and adaptive modes to add option on what you want to accomplish and if you do want to hear some exhaust notes😂. I’ve bought all these eat plugs over time and also had the Sena 50S system,which I completely ripped out once I got the new AirPods Pro. (I also have the 1st Gen AirPods Pro, but it’s night&day difference between the 2)

well I'd love to use your code but they're already sold out

For riding and wind noise cancelation, and still to hear at communication or listening music, the Alpine is the No.1. And all this new earplugs are just not that much good or better....

your discount code is no longer valid

Although I do use the alpine ones and they are amazing, I can't help but see this video as just another paid advertising due to the affiliate link...nobody takes you seriously when you are basically sponsored by the "winner" of your comparison test... Dislike

If you're having problems with excessive exhaust noise, the solution is to fix your exhaust system, not earplugs.

The best hearing protection for motorcycling, by far, are professional earmolds made by an acoustician. Nothing else comes close.

thanx