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Earplug Comparison

3M E-A-R Classic vs Loop Engage 2 Plus

Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with acoustic filter selections, SoundGrades, and reduction curves.

Uses official HearAdvisor lab data
3M E-A-R Classic Hero

3M E-A-R Classic

Acoustic setup: Standard

3.7SoundScore
BGrade
29NRR
—SNR
Loop Engage 2 Plus Hero

Loop Engage 2 Plus

Acoustic setup:

3.4SoundScore
BGrade
18NRR
—SNR

Lab scores

SoundScore
3M E-A-R Classic3.7
Loop Engage 2 Plus3.4
Sound Quality
3M E-A-R Classic1.4
Loop Engage 2 Plus1.8
Loudness Reduction
3M E-A-R Classic5.0
Loop Engage 2 Plus4.1
Reduction Curve
3M E-A-R Classic (Standard)
Loop Engage 2 Plus (Mute)
Foam

Audio samples

Hear how music sounds through each earplug