Although any protection is better than nothing, the most readily available plastic earplugs from the drugstore can be painful to wear or muffle noises in a way that makes it impossible to hear the usual conversation. Many people also feel self-conscious about having standard-issue bright orange plugs in their ears, so they opt to hurt their hearing instead of being conspicuous with their protection.
That is where custom-fitted hearing protection comes in. No two ears are the same, so it makes sense that not everyone would feel comfortable about wearing the same earplugs.
Custom hearing protection is built to suit your particular ear, and it can be worn without any pain for hours. They are made of hypoallergenic silicone of medical quality and rest snuggly in your ear without any pressure or discomfort. Custom hearing protection is available in tones that fit your skin, so you can choose to be discreet or bold in your color options.
Custom ear protection comes in various designs for specific recreational activities. For example, earplugs for hunters and musicians have special filters that allow users to hear the sounds they need and block out the damaging noise.
Protect Your Hearing
Research has shown that approximately 40 percent of those exposed to harmful noise levels do not wear hearing protection. More than 60 percent do not cover their ears in a recreational environment! According to the Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers, this degree of noise exposure can have long-term hearing consequences.
The best way to protect against hearing loss is to wear hearing protection. Always wear earplugs while at work or in a loud bar or concert hall.
Not sure if you need to protect your hearing? If there is any doubt in your mind, it is likely you should wear protection. Do you have ringing ears? Do you need to yell to speak to the person next to you? If the answer is yes, it’s way too loud, and your hearing will be impaired. Time to pop into the earplugs, and encourage your friends and colleagues to do likewise.
Hunting:
Hunting, shooting and sudden noise. A filter instantaneously closes when damaging noise levels are reached. Allows essentially normal hearing at all other times.
Music:
Ideal for performing musicians and concert-goers. Also great for flight attendants, bartenders, waiters, dental professionals. Allows wearer to hear sounds accurately, but at reduced levels. Three filter options available: 9dB, 15dB or 25dB.
Swimming:
For swimming and showering – and they FLOAT! Also provide superb noise reduction.
Sleep:
Offers comfortable and uninterrupted rest. Also great for shift workers with non-traditional hours.
Motorsport:
Designed with a hollow canal for under helmet use to reduce wind buffeting.
Surf:
Designed to prevent surfer’s ear and swimmer’s ear caused by exposure to cold water and wind. The floatable material is molded with a sealed membrane spanning the sound bore that keeps cold water and air out of the ear canal, but allows for conversation and hearing while in the ear.
Occupational:
Ideal for high-noise industrial environments.
iCustom:
For use with any bud/button style earphones.
DefendEar 1:
Amplification for situational awareness, as well as noise attenuation when you pull the trigger.
DefendEar 2:
Offers two modes, game, which is optimized for intermittent shots, and clay mode, which is optimized for continued shots.
DefendEar Hunter:
Offers standard digital features and provides protection in windy environments.
Do what’s best for your ears and your hearing health! Invest in custom-fitted protection and safeguard your hearing for years to come. Visit us for a custom ear protection fitting at the Coastal Hearing Clinic, and explore other ways to keep your hearing healthy.