All Things Custom Earplugs!
One of our favorite made-for-everyone products is custom earplugs. There are many different types made for hearing protection to accommodate different noisy environments, including: concerts, power tool usage, mowing, woodworking equipment, construction work, riding motorcycles or other motorsport vehicles, shooting guns, bartending, to quiet airplane or subway rides, dentist protection from equipment, and more. There are also popular custom earplugs for use other than hearing protection, such as, keeping water out of the ears while swimming or surfing, eliminating the sound of your partner snoring, or industrial communication needs. Although many of these soft silicone, custom earplugs look similar, they typically have different filter options to block the desired sound (or no filter at all in the case of the swimming earplugs). Let’s take a deeper dive into the different types, what they look like, and how they work. All of the models below are super comfortable for hours-long use and come in just about any color you can imagine, including swirling multiple colors, adding glitter, your initials, or an antimicrobial coating. Each custom earpiece is precisely-fitted to your ear canal utilizing 3D digital scanning technology and manufacturing to provide maximum comfort, a discreet size, and incredible clarity.
The Concert custom earplug is an ideal hearing protector for musicians and concert attendees, but is also useful to anyone who needs to hear accurately in high-noise environments. An interchangeable flat attenuation filter allows the wearer to hear sounds accurately but at reduced volumes. We love these because the filters can be taken out and switched, so when you need a little protection, you can have it, or a lot of protection, you can snap in the more attenuating filter. These can be ordered with a choice of 9, 15, or 25 dB Etymotic Research® filters, which is the industry-leading filter manufacturer. Suggested uses: Concerts, Performance, Audio Engineers, DJ-ing, Music Teaching, Bartending, Subways, Dental Professionals, Flight Attendants, etc.
The TRU product line brings together high-performance filter technology with the latest in universal and custom earpieces to provide comfortable, discreet hearing protection options that are ideal for a variety of loud settings. The filter in these hearing protection are not quite as high quality as the Concert line uses, but the flat profile fit makes these more attractive to some. These hearing protection have been specifically designed to reduce noise exposure while still maintaining sound quality across the sound frequency spectrum. They protect your hearing by selecting your level of attenuation to match your own unique listening preferences. Suggested uses: Concerts, Sound Engineers, Performance, Audio Engineers, DJ-ing, Music Teaching, Dental Professionals, Air Travel, Musicians, Sporting Events, etc.
The Motorsport is designed with a hollow canal for under helmet use to reduce wind buffeting. It is comfortable and easy to remove. Suggested Uses: Motorcycling, Biking
The Sleep is designed to promote comfortable and uninterrupted rest. It is great for shift workers and credited with saving many relationships! Suggested Uses: Sleeping on ships, airplanes, and other loud noise environments
The AquaNots prevent moisture from entering the ear canal. They are optimal for swimming, watersports, and showering to prevent infection. AquaNots float and feature added finger grips for easy removal. Suggested Uses: Swimming, Showering, Watersports
The Shooter allows for clear communication, as well as enhanced ambient awareness. When a gunshot is fired, the electronic circuit instantly suppresses the loud noise, protecting your hearing. Suggested uses: Hunting, Gun Shot, Artillery Fire, Shooters, Combat Situations
The DefendEar offers the maximum noise reduction (NRR) available in the for high-noise industrial environments. Comes with an optional lanyard. Suggested Uses: Industry, Construction, Shooting, Motorsports, Aircraft, Emergency Vehicles, and Personal Use.
The Comm custom earplug allows connection to surveillance kit-type radios, while also providing NRR of 21 dB (NRR of 28dB available when comm port is closed). Suggested Uses: Industry, Construction, Shooting, Motorsports, Aircraft, and Emergency Vehicles.
Did you have any clue how many different types of custom hearing protection exists?! This is why it’s super important to discuss your needs with your audiologist so they can recommend the product that will fit your needs best. And keep in mind, the earplugs listed above are just that, custom earplugs…there are lots of headphone and non-custom in-the-ear options that serve similar purposes too. Contact ASH Audiology to help you weed through the options.