I can kind of relate to her.
The earplugs I wear are from an Industrial Supply Outlet and for Industrial use.
When I have them fully pushed in I pretty much can only feel the engine .
Often I'll leave them in my ears for about 1/2 hour after a ride and I feel like I'm in a different world .......one w, no sound.
Then I take them out and wow ...all the noise !
Dolph
