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Earplug Comparison
3M E-A-R Classic vs Loop Switch
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
Expert
Choice
Choice
Loop Switch
Acoustic setup:
4.5SoundScore
AGrade
13NRR
—SNR
Lab scores
SoundScore
3M E-A-R Classic3.7
Loop Switch 4.5
Sound Quality
3M E-A-R Classic1.4
Loop Switch 3.7
Loudness Reduction
3M E-A-R Classic5.0
Loop Switch 4.0
Reduction Curve
3M E-A-R Classic (Standard)
Loop Switch (Experience)
Foam
Audio samples
Hear how music sounds through each earplug