Overlooked motorcycle protectionVideo by: Wyatt BarclayVideo by: Wyatt BarclayFor motorcycle riders, hearing protection is one of the most overlooked pieces of safety gear. It's not going to protect you should the unfortunate happen, but you may be happy 30 years from now when you can hear your kids or grandkids screaming in your ear, er… bad example.Anyway, we constantly field questions about how loud helmets are, but our opinions are skewed because we always wear earplugs - whether we're shoving orange foam into our ears or using high zoot ear protection like that from EarPeace. The Moto Pro earplugs aim to solve a problem without isolating riders from the world around them. Unlike cheap foam earplugs that muffle everything indiscriminately, the Moto Pro plugs use high-fidelity acoustic filters to reduce damaging wind and road noise while still allowing riders to hear traffic, engines, comms systems, and navigation prompts clearly.VIDEO: In Gear: EarPeace Moto Pro Review - Best Hearing Protection for Motorcycle Riders?The biggest highlight of the Moto Pro system for me, is comfort. I've had a hard time finding earplugs that I've liked in my years of riding. The orange foam works, but once you try something comfy with dedicated sound attenuation, it's kind of like having heated grips or cruise control for the first time - sure, I can deal without it, but now that I know how much better things can be, why would I do this to myself?AdvertisementAdvertisementThe EarPeace Moto Pro uses a soft, hypoallergenic silicone design with an oval "Contour Earplug" shape intended to mimic the natural ear canal. Multiple filter options are available, including 20dB and 24dB attenuation levels, letting riders tailor how much sound reduction they want.The Moto Pro kit itself is thoughtfully put together, including two different earplug sizes, a spare plug, interchangeable filters, and a compact aluminum carrying case. The reusable design also makes them a more practical long-term solution than disposable foam plugs. For riders looking for ultimate adaptability, EarPeace is also now offering the Moto Pro Pack ($70) which includes four sets of Pro filters (20dB, 22dB, 24dB, and 28dB), three Small, Standard, and Large contoured plugs, and an aluminum carrying case.At $43 for the set, the EarPeace Moto Pro earplugs are more expensive than disposable options, but for riders who spend serious time in the saddle, they offer an excellent balance of comfort, hearing protection, and sound clarity. They may not completely eliminate noise, but that's ultimately the point: preserving hearing while still keeping riders connected to the ride itself.EarPeace Moto ProPrice: $42.95Filters: 20dB and 24dBAdvertisementAdvertisementCheck PriceWe are committed to finding, researching, and recommending the best products. We earn commissions from purchases you make using the retail links in our product reviews. Learn more about how this works.Become a Motorcycle.com insider. Get the latest motorcycle news first by subscribing to our newsletter here.
