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product_id: 49755709
title: "Plugfones Guardian Plus in-Ear Earplug Earbud Hybrid - Noise Reduction in-Ear Headphones with Noise Isolating Mic and Controls (Yellow & Blue)"
brand: "plugfones"
price: "$77"
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# Noise Isolating Mic ANSI NRR 27 & 29 dB Custom Tuned Speakers Plugfones Guardian Plus in-Ear Earplug Earbud Hybrid - Noise Reduction in-Ear Headphones with Noise Isolating Mic and Controls (Yellow & Blue)

**Brand:** plugfones
**Price:** $77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Hear the Difference, Feel the Safety!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Plugfones Guardian Plus in-Ear Earplug Earbud Hybrid - Noise Reduction in-Ear Headphones with Noise Isolating Mic and Controls (Yellow & Blue) by plugfones
- **How much does it cost?** $77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/49755709-plugfones-guardian-plus-in-ear-earplug-earbud-hybrid-noise-reduction)

## Best For

- plugfones enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted plugfones brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Complete Package:** Includes foam & silicone plugs, waterproof case, and more!
- • **Effortless Control:** Manage calls and music seamlessly with Quickdraw buttons.
- • **Work-Ready Performance:** OSHA compliant for maximum safety during work hours.
- • **Ultimate Sound & Safety:** Experience the perfect blend of hearing protection and rich audio.
- • **Crystal Clear Communication:** Isotalk mic isolates your voice from background noise.

## Overview

The Plugfones Guardian Plus combines safety-rated earplugs with high-quality earbuds, offering noise reduction and immersive sound. With ANSI-certified NRR ratings, a noise-isolating mic, and easy access controls, these earbuds are designed for professionals who demand both protection and performance.

## Description

Plugfones Guardian Plus in-Ear Earplug Earbud Hybrid - Noise Reduction in-Ear Headphones with Noise Isolating Mic and Controls (Yellow & Blue)

## Features

- NOISE REDUCING EARBUDS & MIC: We’ve combined comfortable, safety-rated earplugs and our own custom tuned speakers to give you the ultimate hearing protection and rich, immersive, crystal clear sound.
- EASY ACCESS CONTROL: Manage your calls, play, pause, or progress through music, control volume, and answer, reject, or end calls with Quickdraw easy access control buttons at your fingertips.
- WORK HEADPHONES: Get premium sound & protection in your earbuds for work. Guardian has ANSI-certified Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR) of 27 & 29 dB and is OSHA compliant when used to OSHA regulations.
- NOISE ISOLATING MIC: Isotalk reduces noise like wind, machines, or other people from your phone calls. Intelligent mic finds, isolates & kills environmental sounds so they hear you, not the background.
- INCLUDES: Includes 1 pair each of ComforTiered Foam & Silicone plugs, waterproof case, cable clip & quick start guide. Plugfones are sweat resistant with double reinforced jack & tuned speakers.

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these osha compliant?**
A: Plugfones® Certified Noise Reduction Ratings
The most important thing to remember about Plugfones is that they’re earplugs first and earbuds second. As such, the entire Plugfones line is tested and compliant with ANSI S3.19-1974 noise reduction standards and meets NIOSH criteria. When used as directed, our products are certified for Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR) of 23 or 26 dB, depending on the plugs used. For environments with high levels of noise, it may be necessary to use over ear protection such as earmuffs in conjunction with Plugfones products.




Plugfones have been independently tested by Michael & Associates, Inc., a third party Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). Michael & Associates, Inc. has rigorously tested our products according to U.S., E.U., and Australian standards.
What are Noise Reduction Ratings (NRR) and Why Do They Matter?
An official Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is a certification of the number of decibels a noise level can be reduced by the proper application of the device or item being tested. This rating is provided so that the consumer can choose a device that will help prevent hearing loss given their normal activities and usage.
 
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) occupational noise exposure standard (29 CFR 1910.95), workers should wear personal protective equipment to prevent hearing loss when exposed to 85 dB or more over eight hours. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends the same, estimating that four million people work in hazardous noise levels every day. To help protect and educate workers, both organizations have a variety of resources available, such as the OSHA Technical Manual on Noise and the NIOSH Guide to Preventing Occupational Hearing Loss.
 
To understand how Noise Reduction Ratings help you conserve your hearing, imagine you were standing next to a bulldozer with a noise level of 94 dB. When used correctly, Plugfones with an NRR of 26 dB can reduce the noise level from 94 dB to 84.5 dB, which falls below the potentially hazardous level. Learn more about how to calculate and use a NRR by referencing the OSHA Technical Manual on Noise, Appendix E.
Which NRR is Right For Me?
Every activity or workplace has a different level of noise, but averages for certain types of activities can be referenced through an online list of noise databases provided by OSHA. Please see OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.95 standard for more information on selecting hearing protection.
Safety First
While it is fun to listen to music or audiobooks on your earplug-earbud hybrids, Plugfones does not condone or encourage the abuse of corporate safety rules or OSHA regulations. If your workplace does not permit the use of our hearing protection products, Plugfones is not responsible if you use our products to violate company policies.
We understand that most of our customers use their Plugfones in rough or hazardous work environments, and while our products are made with the highest quality materials, they are not indestructible. While working, we recommend you protect your Plugfones by handling them with reasonable care and storing them in a clean area. For safety, consider threading cables through your clothing to prevent them from getting caught on objects.

**Q: Will these work with a cordless phone handset?**
A: The Guardian and Guardian Plus will work with any device that has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

**Q: Are they sweat proof?**
A: The are water resistant but not water proof

**Q: Can I talk on the phone with these?**
A: Yes, the Guardian Plus allows you take phone calls thanks to the in-line IsoTalk Noise Isolating Mic. You can answer, reject, and end calls with the built-in Quickdraw Easy Access Control.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A must if u work in a shop or jobsite! Read my review for different versions & more...
  

*by V***R on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018*

This's my 3rd pare of plugfones in the past 6 or 7 years as i abuse the hell out of them at work as a welder. They work fantastic for several reasons. One if your like me and are not allowed to wear headphones at work & work in a place where earplugs are common then these r the only way to go! They have several styles that match several different versions of the 3m brand earplugs (which are the best) so you blend right in at work as the shape, size, and color is a perfect match. It is nice because unlike regular headphones/earphones Plugfones also work how they look, as actual earplugs. Which is obviously good for safety reasons but is also great because u can hear your music better using these on a loud jobsite because they actually keep out the surrounding noise as earplugs are designed to do unlike regular headphones/earphones where u have to crank the music louder to drown out the background noise. In all honesty they obviously don't sound as good as a pair of Bose earphones or whatever but alot of that is also because they are actual earplugs so the sound is literally going through a small 1/16" hole. So no matter how fantastic the mini speakers are made they can never sound as good coming through a very tiny hole. Don't get me wrong as they definitely sound good but they are designed for the reasons I listened above. They are an excellent safety version of headphones and they are ideal for anyone that works in a shop or a jobsite. This was my 1st time buying this exact version as these ones have the built in mic with volume controls right on he cord so it can be used to talk on the phone similar to the ones that come with most good phones now. This kind also has replaceable plugs themselves (the actual earplug piece) so u can replace them as they get real dirty, which is definitely worth the extra money compared to the standard version. If you're considering buying some of these but don't wanna spend the money to get these u can also buy what I originally bought my other 2 times which is the basic version. The basic version has no mic, no volume control buttons, and the ear pieces aren't replaceable. So if u do dirty work like me as a welder then they really need to be cleaned at the end of each day otherwise they get pretty nasty, as I'm sure they would eventually anyhow just from ear crud! While it's obviously not as nice to have to take better care of them due to the ear piece not being replaceable, it is a cheaper version so u can decide how much u really wanna spend on them. Because they do have even better versions still! As of a year or so ago they now also have a Bluetooth version which is just awesome! Those ones are obviously more expensive since they're Bluetooth but are really cool for sure! Those ones just have the connecting cord that goes behind your neck so they look even more like regular earplugs since u don't have the wire dangling down to your phone anymore, which kinda makes it obviously they aren't regular earplugs. If u do get one of the corded versions what I do is I run the cord down inside the back of my shirt so that the cord going into my phone isn't visible to all my bosses (only because we're not allowed to use headphones at my work). I personally prefer the 3m style yellow silicone version with the blue cord as that's what's most common at my work, plus they're really comfortable. But my work carries several types and colors of the 3m corded earplugs and Plugfones actually makes a version to match them all, and they carry whichever u prefer whether the silicone or the foam versions. So these things are definitely worth getting! 👍👍👍

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Effective and reasonably priced.
  

*by K***R on Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2018*

I generally can't stand earbud headphones—they never stay in my ears and aren't comfortable—but about a year ago I discovered Koss Plugs, which have memory foam ear inserts and managed not to fall out as a result. I liked those, but the sound quality wasn't great and eventually they physically wore out and needed to be replaced. I looked around and found these, which are slightly more expensive than the Plugs were, but were well reviewed and had a few features that the Plugs don't: the jack lead isn't angled, so it fits nicely through my iPhone case, there's an inline volume and pause control as well as a microphone (which I've actually never used, so I can't comment on its quality), and they function as real earplugs with a distinct reduction in ambient noise. I spend about an hour every day listening to music on a bus; buses are not known for being the quietest of places, and when I have these headphones in—even with no music playing—my environment is noticeably quieter and much more pleasant for that, and as headphones these sound pretty nice, with more bass than I've come to expect from small drivers.Additional points for unexpected durability: I accidentally washed these headphones once and they still sound fine.My only complaint with them is that besides the microphone there's no obvious indication of left/right, so I actually swapped my left plug with a different colored spare. You can tell which side is which for sure by looking at an embossed marking on the driver, but that's difficult in poor lighting conditions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great idea for motorcycling, significant drawbacks
  

*by E***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020*

Finding these were a game changer for motorcycling. I ride daily and need ear protection, but like music as well. I got the original basic version 3 years ago and wear them every day. However, there are some significant issues that leave me searching for a better option:- first of all, with the silicone tips, these sound like absolute garbage, and barely block out any noise. Then, with the spiral foam tips, they are kind of better. When they shine, though, is with the OG, FULL SIZE foam tips that for some stupid reason Plugfones stopped making. Maybe I have wide ear canals, but these are literally the ONLY tips that make these headphones work. Absolute trash without them. PLEASE BRING THESE TIPS BACK. I got a replacement 5 pack a couple years ago and have been carefully working my way though them (the deteriorate after a year). Once they are worn out, I will literally just throw these headphones away - they are the only thing that makes them work well.- Second, they do break after awhile. I treat mine well, but after <1, each of my 3 pairs has stopped working. Not a huge deal, I buy another set since it's worth it to me- third, and this has become a huge issue: the volume adjuster has a mind of its own. It will frequently randomly turn my volume all the way up, or down. Ive had this happen on different phones, and with iphone dongles. THis is not from accidentally pressing the volume buttons. It's something internal causing this. I will have to buy another set of the basic version to avoid this, my current pair has become unusable now.That being said, when these things have the better foam, and aren't acting up, or breaking.. they are the best purchase I've ever made for my motorcycle gear. Makes riding infinitely more enjoyable.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*