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Re:Ask HN: Do you wear ear protection or noise cancelling he... by steve1011 on Monday January 16, 2017 @05:05PM (#13413435)
Ive had both custom IEMs and custom earplugs. The sound isolation is generally better than nearly all foam tips, with some exceptions (ER6i, Er4p).

The real difference is comfort. I can wear customs all day without experiencing any ear fatigue. Cable micro-phonics are also much quieter.

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