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Earplug Comparison
3M E-A-R Classic vs Loop Experience 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
Acoustic setup: Standard
3.7SoundScore
BGrade
29NRR
—SNR
3.6SoundScore
BGrade
7NRR
—SNR
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Lab scores
SoundScore
3M E-A-R Classic3.7
Loop Experience 2 Plus3.6
Sound Quality
3M E-A-R Classic1.4
Loop Experience 2 Plus2.7
Loudness Reduction
3M E-A-R Classic5.0
Loop Experience 2 Plus3.7
Reduction Curve
3M E-A-R Classic (Standard)
Loop Experience 2 Plus (Standard)
Foam
Audio samples
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