What Is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How to Use It?

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NRR Label mandated by EPA

When buying earplugs, earmuffs, and some noise-isolating earbuds, you will notice a label Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) together with a number. For example, 3M’s Peltor X5A earmuffs have an NRR of 31, while Howard Leight’s Max Lite earplugs have a comparable NRR of 30. What is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR)? The NRR is a …

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What Are the Best Earplugs for Snoring?

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The best earplugs for snoring

Your roommate or partner has just fallen asleep, and again “Chrrr, Chrr,” starts snoring. You have spent countless nights lying awake, trying all kinds of tricks to quiet down that chainsaw next to you—to no avail. This article is for you. We are going find the best earplugs for you to block snoring. How loud …

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