Anyone else with Tired Ears?

I feel the same way. The ones I have ($1.87 at Wal*Mart) kill high frequencies much more than low. I absolutely cannot hear the engine on the freeway. Interestingly I can hear the engine just a bit at low speeds qne can hear the exhaust if I pass under a bridge. I can hear the tire noise (just barely) of cars passing me. I can hear my own horn truck engines etc.

Interestingly what I hear most is wind noise (but way less than without the plugs). I think the noise from turbulence hitting the helmet passes through my skull.

Try some for an hour. You'll find your rides much more pleasant. AND you'll know you're protecting your hearing.

 

I had the same problem. When I removed my fairing, the problem went away. The fairing seemed to collect every little (and big) noise the bike made...Casey

 

Can't live w/o the fairing...my face is weathered enough and at my age have barely enough strength to hold the bars without the air pressure.

Had a great experience last evening coming home on a clear and warm, starry summer night. Wound the old Maxim out to 9k in second and third. Wow, what an incredible rush! Didn't have enough face for my grin. Enough that I finally get the addiction to the sound and acceleration. Also enough that earplugs are truly needed because if I hear that sweet music too much it will make me abandon safe riding practices that one time too many. The Kerkered crotch rockets sound poor by comparison.

Folks, if I wasn't hooked before, I am now.