Howard Leight MAX

We find the best reviews of Howard Leight MAX earplugs at two online sources for motorcycle enthusiasts, Obairlann.net and Motorcycle.com, whose writers compare these plugs against the competition. The online magazine Slate.com also weighs in with a helpful and humorous roundup of the major brands.

In comparative reviews of earplugs, motorcycle enthusiasts - who know a thing or two about noise - recommend Howard Leight MAX plugs more often than any other brand. One motorcycle buff praises these earplugs, which have a noise reduction rating of 33 decibels, for their "transparent comfort, excellent noise attenuation and easy fit." Bear in mind, however, that even reviewers who rave about Howard Leight MAX earplugs say they're fairly large, can be difficult to insert and fit very snugly - since you don't want your earplugs popping out on the road. If you don't need to block constant, loud sounds on a regular basis, you might be better off with Hearos Ultimate Softness earplugs (*est. $15 for box of 40), which have a looser, more comfortable fit and do a good job attenuating household sounds.