Best Earplugs for Musicians in the UK

The Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs will let you enjoy concerts and protect your hearing from the surprisingly harmful loud noises at these concerts (as well as other loud events).

Incorporating patent-pending attenuation filters, these plugs work wonders reducing noise evenly to maintain the full sound spectrum, all while making sure no damage to the hearing is done. Preserving the music's clarity and richness, these plugs basically give you the volume knob to the stage.

Apart from that, the plugs' hypo-allergic plush silicone shells are as non-toxic and comfortable as they come, allowing for prolonged wear. These things won’t cause any itching and/or pressure pains. You can wear them all day long at festivals without experiencing any discomfort.

The aluminium case comes equipped with an effective waterproof rubber seal that protects these plugs from moisture, dust, and debris. At the same time, the anti-stick interior pretty much guarantees that the earplugs will be easily removable. Last but not least, the case features this carabiner hook that you can use to attach the case to backpacks, belts, etc.

Bottom line, the Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs are hands-down the best plugs for concerts we've looked at. There's pretty much nothing here that we would like to add. The plugs are practical, effective, and convenient. You should have no major issues with them.

The Decibullz Custom Moulded Earplugs are approaching from a different angle. Whilst other earplugs might come in different sizes, these ones rely upon the easy-shape system that makes the fit perfect.

First, you heat them with warm water (for ~3-5 minutes). Once the 'pieces become soft and pliable, you can insert them into the ears, forming that perfect fit that they're raving about. Although these are not the only mouldable earplugs, as far as we're aware, they are the only ones that are re-mouldable, meaning that you can repeat this straightforward procedure and make the plugs fit different ears with matching perfection. Still, make sure you select the right inserts before you start moulding them since, sometimes, you can ruin the earpieces.

What you cannot ruin is the massive 31-decibel protection that these 'plugs are offering, fitting not just musicians and people at concerts but also hunters, construction workers, aircraft passengers, even swimmers. Made from high-strength yet lightweight thermoplastic, they're fine with water. Plus, to go with these earplugs, you receive a nice little carry pouch. Using this pouch, you can bring the 'plugs with you to the shooting range, concert venue, anywhere really.

The Senner Music Pro A3 is not necessarily the most versatile package, but one can make an argument that it is the more comfortable one. First, the aluminium storage case is brilliant, enabling safe and easy storage and transportation. The case even comes equipped with a keyring so that you can carry them hands-free.

But the 'plugs themselves are nothing to scoff at either. Incorporating the company's patented SennerAcousticPro membrane filters, these earplugs for musicians are able to dampen the audio but also maintain the full sound spectrum, so you can enjoy loud music without worrying about hearing loss.

What's more, the triple slats that the plugs are working with adapt to the ears' geometry, blocking harmful noises without falling out or making you feel comfortable. People with unusually small earholes might still find them uncomfortable though but, needless to say, we're not talking about very few people here.

Apart from that, the integrated pulling strap will enable easy removal, whilst the transparent construction will hide the 'plugs from plain sight. So, even without mentioning the waterproof rubber rings that these earplugs come fitted with, we can recommend them to musicians and concert lovers as well as for sleeping and motorcycle riding.

The Plugfones Guardian bank on the SoundSeal™ noise-suppressing tech first and foremost. Minimising environmental noise, this technology enables an immersive listening experience that very few earplugs can match.

Setting this tech aside, what we're working with here is ComforTiered™ foam plugs, raising the noise reduction rating 29 decibels, and ComforTiered™ silicone plugs, capping at also respectable 27 decibels NRR-wise. The wire that runs between the plugs is pretty thin and somewhat fragile.

Aside from these wires though, the plugs are tough as nails and twice as durable, adopting double-reinforced jacks that prevent deforming and making the seal sweat-resistant, so you even work construction without worrying that rain or an occasional splash will ruin them. Furthermore, the carry case that comes with these plugs is waterproof, letting you transform that knowing that an accidental spill will not break the seal. Last but not least, the people at Plugfones also ship you a cable management clip, so you won't have to untie them every time you remove the 'plugs from the case.

In short, from musicians and concert lovers to construction workers, frequent aircraft passengers, motorcycle enthusiasts, and gun nuts, the Plugfones Guardian will accommodate them all.

The 3M E-A-R UltraTech Earplugs are not quite as fancy as the plugs we've reviewed above but also not as basic as the ones you'll usually find elsewhere. No, assuming you want earplugs for musicians, these will more than suffice. Using flat attenuating filters, these plugs are pretty good at reducing harmful noises (blocking above 20 decibels) but the part that separates them from cheap earplugs is that these ones block noise without affecting speech and music coming from musical instruments, so you'll be able to recognise them even in loud environments.

The part that we don't necessarily like is that the pulling tip that these 'plugs adopt are long and noticeable, making them not quite as invisible as the ones from Senner. The part that we do like is the moisture-resistant construction that enables wearing these earplugs even whilst it is raining outdoors knowing that the seal will remain intact and the filters will be fine.

We also like that the silicone the 'plugs are made from is pleasant to the touch and easy on the skin, though not technically hypoallergenic. So, provided you're only looking for something to wear while you jam or go to concerts, the 3M E-A-R UltraTech Earplugs will be as good for you as more expensive earplugs for musicians.