Today, there are many styles of universal earplugs: foam, foam-tipped, flanged, wax and moldable.  Regardless of the style, there are a few tricks to helping universal hearing protection fit the way it's intended.

Ever buy earplugs that didn't sound how you expected? Understanding Noise Reduction Ratings will help ensure you invest in earplugs that give you the protection that you need and perform as you expect.