What’s the Best Hearing Protection?
Ear protection has become increasingly specialized, and finding the best hearing protection is a matter of where you’ll use it and what features you need. Whether you’re looking for earmuffs to mow the lawn, earplugs to use at the shooting range, custom musician’s hearing protection to play in your band, or headphones with Bluetooth technology so you can communicate with coworkers onsite, we’ve got you covered.
What happens to your hearing if you don’t wear ear protection?
Loud sounds of 85 decibels for more than 8 hours can cause permanent hearing loss. That’s actually not as loud as many people think. Even everyday noises such as a lawnmower, snow blower, or leaf blower are louder than that. And you don’t need to be around loud noise all day to cause damage. Your earbuds can emit sounds as loud as 110 decibels. If you’re exposed to loud noise part of your day, and then listen to music later, you can develop hearing loss. Construction workers can have permanent hearing loss after just one day of work.
Ear protection and earmuffs with Bluetooth
If you need ear protection at work to block out dangerous, loud noise but still need to communicate with others, you probably need ear protection with Bluetooth connectivity. These types of hearing protection will allow you to communicate with your coworkers without removing your earmuffs or headset. Your ears will be protected, and you’ll still be able to hear instructions, warning bells, and more. Ask us what type of hearing protection is best for your environment.
Custom earplugs and musician’s earplugs
Exposure to loud sounds is the most common cause of hearing loss in today’s society. The human hearing system was not intended to be subjected to prolonged exposure to loud noises.
Professional musicians and industrial workers exposed to high levels of noise for prolonged periods can cause damage owing to their occupation. Listening to music via custom ear pods for long periods is a risk factor for hearing loss and tinnitus.
Hearing protection strategies are available through SoundEar Audiology to prevent music-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. We are experts at providing the best custom-made products, such as noise earplugs, musician earplugs, and in-ear monitors to protect your ears.