I have tried about 10 different kinds and the ones that work best for me -- by about a mile -- are the 3M 1100 [1]. They have a light coating that makes them "

I have tried about 10 different kinds and the ones that work best for me -- by about a mile -- are the 3M 1100 [1]. They have a light coating that makes them "stick" just a little bit in the ear (but not uncomfortably). This closes sound gaps that exist with other plugs and makes them way more effective. [1] http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_EU/PPE_SafetySolutions_EU/Safety/Product_Catalogue/~/3M-Earplugs-1100-Series?N=7576574+3294361796+3294857473&rt=rud http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_EU/PPE_SafetySoluti...