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Hearos Foam SoftStar NexGen Series Earplugs Expert Review
Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) estimates sound level attenuation of an earplug. This decibel rating is determined by standardized testing procedures.
Estimated music sound quality while wearing the earplug, based on our measurements. Higher numbers indicate better sound quality.
Estimated loudness reduction while wearing the earplug, based on our measurements. Higher numbers indicate a greater perceived sound reduction.
The Hearos SoftStar NexGen Series Foam is ranked #26 of all 34 earplugs tested by HearAdvisor, placing it in the bottom 50% of products tested. Our lab tests suggest that the Hearos SoftStar NexGen Series Foam offers poor Sound Quality and excellent Loudness Reduction. The Hearos SoftStar NexGen Series Foam has a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 30 dB. At a common concert level of 100 dBA, you would have approximately 9.8 hours before reaching your daily sound exposure limit (100% sound dose). Exceeding this timeframe increases your risk of permanent sound-induced hearing disorders.
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Estimated music sound quality while wearing the earplug, based on our measurements. Higher numbers indicate better sound quality.
Estimated loudness reduction while wearing the earplug, based on our measurements. Higher numbers indicate a greater perceived sound reduction.
State-of-the-art Acoustic Laboratory
Quality data starts with quality recordings, that is why we worked with GRAS to build a no-compromise front end.
These sound files replicate the experience of you listening to music without earplugs. For the most authentic experience, please use high-quality headphones and adjust the volume to a realistic, but safe, concert level. Enjoy the immersive sound as if you were there live.
These sound files simulate the experience of you wearing the earplugs while listening to music. They have been filtered to match the performance we measured in our lab. Compare the resulting sound quality and the degree of sound reduction they offer.
Loudness of earplug audio is artificially raised to match that of open ear (to enable evaluation of sound quality only)
