MOLDEX Soft Foam Earplugs Softies® Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Work, Travel, Shooting -33dB Highest NRR Made in USA (Purple, 50 Pairs)

As an experienced professional product tester, I had the pleasure of thoroughly evaluating the MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs. These earplugs have gained popularity among individuals seeking to block out noise, including snoring, to ensure a peaceful sleep environment. In this comprehensive review, I will provide an authentic and honest assessment of the product, focusing on its quality, value for money, ease of use, and easy removal. My goal is to offer valuable insights to help you make an informed decision before purchasing these earplugs. Product Overview: The MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs are specially designed to provide exceptional noise reduction while offering a comfortable fit. Made from soft and hypoallergenic foam, these earplugs are perfect for extended use, ensuring both effectiveness and comfort. Likes: One of the standout qualities of the MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs is their outstanding noise reduction capabilities. These earplugs effectively block out a significant amount of external noise, guaranteeing a peaceful and quiet environment for uninterrupted sleep. I was particularly impressed with their ability to reduce the sound of snoring, allowing me to sleep deeply throughout the night. Furthermore, the soft foam material of the earplugs ensures a comfortable fit. They are easy to insert and mold to the shape of the ear, providing a secure and snug seal. The slow expansion of the foam allowed me to adjust the fit as needed before it fully expanded, ensuring maximum comfort. In terms of quality, the MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs exceeded my expectations. Despite regular use, they maintained their shape and effectiveness, offering consistent noise reduction over an extended period. This durability makes them an excellent value for money, as they can be used multiple times before needing replacement. Dislikes: While the MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs are highly effective, they might not be suitable for individuals with smaller ear canals. The standard size may feel slightly large and uncomfortable for those with petite ears. It would be beneficial if the product offered different sizes or variations to cater to a wider range of ear sizes. Additionally, some users might experience slight discomfort or itchiness due to the foam material over prolonged periods of use. However, this discomfort is minimal and can be easily alleviated by adjusting the fit or considering alternative earplugs. It is worth noting that this issue might be more noticeable for individuals who are particularly sensitive or have allergies. Personal Use: I used the MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs primarily to block out noise and snoring in my dorm, aiming for a peaceful sleep environment. These earplugs delivered outstanding performance, enabling me to enjoy a restful sleep without any disturbances. The convenience and ease of use made them a practical solution for creating a noise-free environment, ensuring I woke up refreshed and energized. Easy removal is another noteworthy feature of these earplugs. Their soft foam material allows for effortless and gentle removal, minimizing any discomfort or irritation during the process. This additional convenience adds to the overall positive user experience. Conclusion: In conclusion, the MOLDEX Sparkplugs Soft Foam Earplugs are the ultimate solution for individuals seeking a peaceful sleep environment by effectively blocking out noise, including snoring. Their exceptional noise reduction capabilities, comfortable fit, durability, and ease of removal make them a top choice for quality earplugs. While they may not be suitable for smaller ear canals and could cause slight discomfort over prolonged use, the overall performance and value for money of these earplugs make them a highly recommended investment for a peaceful and rejuvenating sleep experience.

I absolutely don't tolerate any noise when going to sleep, and my hearing is very good, so I am using earplugs all the time. I've been using Hearos Xtreme Protection NRR 33dB for years. This year I started to run out of my stock, so I decided to perform a test of earpugs of different manufacturers. I've tested Moldex Softies "Drift to sleep", Moldex 6800 Pura Fit, 3M E-A-RSoft Yellow Neons and Hearos Xtreme Protection, all NRR 33dB. It turned out that these earplugs - Moldex Softies - are the very best at blocking sound. Sorted by blocking sound efficiency: Softies are best , 6800 Pura Fit are just a bit worse, then come 3M Yellow Neons, then Hearos Xtreme Protection which are the worst. Now, all of these are actually very good, and even I can go to sleep with any of them, yet some are still better than others at blocking sound. All of these were comfortable for my ears, none too large (Moldex Softies are quite large but it causes no problems for me) or too small (3M Yellow Neons are smaller than others I tested but it doesn't stop them from blocking sound very well), all are sufficiently soft and usually stay in place during sleep.

I needed earplugs due to noisy neighbors. I tried different ones (including Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, Flents Quiet Please, and some Hearos earplugs), but the Drift to Sleep are definitely the best so far. The Flents appealed to me because they are shorter, and I sleep on my side, so I figured they would be more comfortable, and I was wondering if the Drift to Sleep might be too long - but in reality, their length is not a problem at all. In fact, they are the most comfortable earplugs I have tried so far. With other earplugs, my ear canals would hurt in the mornings, but not with the Drift to Sleep. All else being equal, if you make earplugs shorter, you have to make them more dense in order to achieve the same level of noise reduction - and making them more dense increases their firmness, which makes them less comfortable. The Drift to Sleep strike a perfect balance. The level of noise reduction is excellent for my situation, that is, to block out the noise from upstairs neighbors who occasionally drop things on the hardwood floor. Normally, this would wake me up every time, but with the Drift to Sleep I don't hear this noise anymore - and in the rare event that I do hear something, it's so soft and distant that it doesn't bother me at all. But I can still hear my alarm clock in the mornings. Perfect. A little side tip for you: I use an iPhone app called "Progressive Alarm Clock" (by Spotlight Six Software) - you can choose from different Tibetan singing bowls, and the app wakes you up gently: it starts out very soft and then gradually gets louder and more frequent. There are a number of different patterns you can choose from. And for peace of mind, it has a "sure wake" feature that is pretty much guaranteed to wake you up if everything else didn't. Check the app out, it's great. So much better than the usual alarm clocks that give you a heart attack. (By the way, I am not affiliated with the developers in any way. Just a happy user.) Can you get cheaper earplugs than the Drift to Sleep? Sure. But these work great and are very comfortable - I don't know about you, but that's worth it to me. And let me tell you: you can easily use them for multiple days. I've tried it. They remain comfortable, and the noise reduction remains the same. I recommend you try them out and see for yourself. I haven't looked back since I've discovered the Drift to Sleep. One last thing: I could have sworn that when I bought these (on 3/17/2016), the Amazon listing said they have a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 29 dB. Because I remember thinking to myself "Hm, they have a different shape and length than the Flents Quiet Please, yet they have the same NRR. I wonder how they compare in terms of comfort of wearing." - the box they came in and the package insert don't specify the NRR, so I can't verify that they have a NRR of 29 dB. Maybe I'm wrong. But I noticed that one of the images on the Amazon listing now says they have a NRR of 33 dB. Now, if I am NOT wrong, and they DID have a NRR of 29 dB, and now they have changed the earplugs to bring them to a NRR of 33 dB, then obviously I can't tell you if this has changed anything about how comfortable they are. Mine are great, that's all I can say. I hope this review was helpful!

Update: I cut the top third off and tried again. This time, they fit better and didn't hang halfway out of my ears, so helped me sleep comfortably. If most earplugs are too big, it may be just that they're too long and need cutting. Original review before cutting them: I was hopeful after reading other reviews that this would be helpful. I wake up to the slightest noise, and then can't get back to sleep for hours. My husband snores, we have a cat who is active at night, and we live in a city, so I frequently am awoken and just lie there forever. I'm exhausted the next day. I recently went to a concert and got a pair of disposable ear plugs (not this brand) from the venue. I wore them at night and I SLEPT. Nothing woke me up. I wore them the next 3 nights and slept the whole time (!!), but my ears were a little sore, so I looked at other options and ordered this large pack of earbuds because they were soft yet promised to be effective. These earbuds had reviews and a description that specifically said they were great for sleeping and blocking noises such as snoring. They also said that yes, they look large, but they really squish and are comfortable. Well. I guess they squish, but they also hang way out of my ear no matter how I twist and re-insert them (which I did multiple times through the night). They blocked very little sound for the discomfort of having something huge and fluffy stuffed in my ears. I heard the distant train whistle outside. I heard my husband snore and yawn and rustle the sheets. I heard my cat hunting for treats with the whisper click of his little nails. I heard the cat purr when he settled in next to me. I heard the songbirds start to sing at dawn, when I finally gave up trying to sleep and decided I'd track down the brand of earplugs that the concert venue used that actually work.

These are the only earplugs I will use. I honestly cannot hear much of anything with them, and I sleep soundly all night.

I live in the first floor of my apartment complex and unfortunately they placed a single mom with kids above our unit. (Thought they would ideally put them on bottom floors?) anyways, while I never hear any voices, I hear the toddler who has heavy feet running around the apartment, when he drops something heavy, and he literally comes off like he’s on speed or something because this goes on all night sometimes. Irritating to my father so I offered him these ear plugs because they work great for me but he can’t sleep with anything in his ears. I put these on right when I go to sleep and I barely even hear our central AC. Hell, I can’t even hear when my dad calls me outside my door. He literally has to knock pretty hard on my door to get my attention. I think these have the highest dbl canceling level so just be aware of that if u have babies and wonder why u can never hear them. LoL I love these as it does it’s purpose. I always have my phone on silent so that’s not a problem but my dad and I have walkie talkies I just bought for when he needs me, he can just page me thru it but it’s been a couple nights that he’s called me thru the walkie, and I don’t hear him! So use caution. I’m gonna try to use just one in my right ear since I sleep on my left to see if it’s enough to let me sleep but enough to hear for any emergencies. But yes, these are definitely worth the price (not expensive at all). Don’t go with name brand ones as they don’t work as well as I’ve tried them all. And the fact that they’re purple is a plus! Just make sure to twist them them enough and pull down ur ear lobe for proper installation into ur ear canal. It says to pull them up but pulling the lobe down while inserting, makes a difference. Sleep well my friends!

I’ve used Moldex earplugs before (the colorful ones), and those were more dense and firm. These are completely different — much softer and more comfortable to wear, especially for longer periods. They expand gently and don’t put pressure in the ear, which makes a big difference when sleeping. I can barely feel them once they’re in. At the same time, they still block noise really well. If you didn’t like the firmer Moldex version, definitely try these — they’re much more comfortable. I’ll be sticking with this version from now on.

They are soft and very light weight in my ears. I love them when I need to sleep and there's noise from the TV and the dogs playing. My husband likes them when he is working midnight shift. Another great use is doing yard work, mowers ,tractors, weed whips and power washers are quite load add use with our After Shokz wireless headphones ! They woke on the outside of the ear cartilage. Best earplugs we've ever used !

These earplugs are bigger and longer than the ones I used (other brand). still okay for me at work. Price is cheaper and is 33 NRR, good. These products are from US., way better and reliable than the ones I ordered before from US too. but never shipped to me. overall, nice products.

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I bought these for daily motorbike commuting, and they're fantastic. Spend the extra time rolling them, and installing them properly, and they remove any awful wind noise but don't make you feel like you're in a soundproof box. The plastic holder I wish was a bit more robust, mine broke at the hinge, but a bit of tape kept it going. Perhaps a little screw lid lip balm-style holder might work better. They stay clean and dust-free in the bag until you need a new pair; I swapped them out every week or so. Soft enough that I never got that ear and jaw ache when they expanded into my ear canal. I've gotten that ache from some other brands and styles and damn it's off-putting. I also do a bit of shooting with these, and I am super confident they protect my hearing, and they're comfy enough to wear for extended periods. I wouldn't want to change brands at this point.

The package was open on arrival. It's at least supposed to be a sealed packet given the purpose.

I love these, they really can go far in ear to block out the sounds. Moulds really well to ear. Can still hear through but not as much, muffled it nicely.