Hearing Protection

Custom made hearing protection is available for children and adults with a variety of needs. Many hobbies and occupations expose us to extremely loud sounds that can cause hearing damage and loss. If you are interested in custom hearing protection, please make an appointment with one of our audiologists for a consultation and custom ear impression. Ear impressions allow for a comfortable fitting ear piece made just for you! Listed below are examples of types of custom ear plugs.

Music

Music:

Ideal for performing musicians and concert-goers. Also great for flight attendants, bartenders, waiters, and dental professionals. Allows wearer to hear sounds accurately but at reduced levels. There are 3 filter options: 9 dB, 15 dB or 25 dB.

In Ear Monitors

In-Ear Monitors (IEMs):

Ideal for performing musicians and sound engineers. Also great for broadcasters and worship teams. 13 options are available to meet the wearers needs and budget.

Sleep

Sleep:

Designed to promote comfortable and uninterrupted rest.

Swimming

Swimming:

For swimming and showering – and they FLOAT! Also provide superb noise reduction.

Surfer

Surfer:

Designed to prevent surfer’s ear and swimmer’s ear caused by exposure to cold water and wind. Made with a sealed membrane that keeps cold water and air out of the ear canal but allows for conversation and hearing while in the ear. They also FLOAT!

Motorsport

Motorsport:

Intended to be worn under your helmet to reduce wind buffeting. Comfortable and easy to remove. Check local laws governing use.

defendear hunter

Hunting:

Passive ear plugs designed for hunting environments where a low number of shots are fired. Allows for awareness of game and tracking dog sounds as well as easier communication with hunting partners. A filter instantaneously closes when damaging noise levels are reached. These plugs provide essentially normal hearing when shots are not being fired.

Digital Shooting

Digital Shooting:

The most advanced way to prevent hearing loss from gunshot noise while enhancing ambient sounds for increased situational awareness. Uses digital noise suppression. Available in 3 models.

Solid

Solid:

Standard, custom hearing protection for all-around use. Provides an average of 37-40 dB noise attenuation and is optimal for high-noise environments.

Earbud

Earbud:

Although not intended to be used as hearing protection, these custom earbud molds can be used with any bud/button style earphones. If your earphones never stay in your ears, these are your solution!

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