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Earplug Comparison
3M E-A-R Classic vs Loop Switch 2
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
3.7SoundScore
BGrade
17NRR
—SNR
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Lab scores
SoundScore
3M E-A-R Classic3.7
Loop Switch 23.7
Sound Quality
3M E-A-R Classic1.4
Loop Switch 22.8
Loudness Reduction
3M E-A-R Classic5.0
Loop Switch 23.9
Reduction Curve
3M E-A-R Classic (Standard)
Loop Switch 2 (Experience filter (17 NRR))
Foam
Audio samples
Hear how music sounds through each earplug
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Compare How They Sound
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