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Plug N’ Chug, Part Two
September 26th, 2008(This is the second post in a two-part series on earplugs, sound, decibels, and noise reduction ratings, the last one being the number used to “grade” earplugs. In part one, I laid the groundwork and discussed a couple of simpler problems with noise reduction ratings. In part two, I’ll discuss more complicated issues with the rating, loudness levels, and the different earplugs I tried, as well as my conclusions on how good various earplugs are and why. Reading the earlier post before this one is a must; Otherwise you’ll probably have no idea what the Noise Reduction Rating is …
Plug N’ Chug, Part One
September 19th, 2008(This is the first post in a two-part series on earplugs, sound, decibels, and the noise reduction rating, which is the number used to “grade” earplugs. In part one, I’ll lay the groundwork and discuss a couple of simpler problems with the noise reduction rating. In part two, I’ll discuss more complicated issues with the rating, loudness levels, and the different earplugs I tried, as well as my conclusions on how good various earplugs are and why.)
After last week’s brief delay, I’m back for a full post. Brief aside: My Intrade bet on McCain has performed …