Using the correct hearing protection products can allow you to continue enjoying your life and hobbies without worrying as much about damaging your hearing by doing so. The team at Hearing and Ear Care Center wants to make it easy for you to protect your hearing while enjoying the things you love, which is why we carry a variety of products and technologies. Here’s a closer look at what’s available.
Earmolds and Earplugs
Earmolds and earplugs help to reduce the potency of potentially damaging noise for those who regularly experience it. They’re commonly used by target shooters, motorcyclists, pilots and construction workers.
The main difference between earmolds and earplugs is how each hearing protection device is worn. Earmolds are designed to cover the whole ear, while earplugs are designed for just the canal itself.
Both over-the-counter (OTC) and custom earmolds and earplugs are available. OTC hearing protection is easier to purchase but offers lower levels of protection. This is because these products aren’t designed specifically for the shape of your ear.
Custom-fit earmolds and earplugs offer the best levels of protection because they’re designed to fit your ear anatomy perfectly. Our audiologists will perform a one-time molding to get the shape of your ear. Then, you’ll be able to continue ordering custom earmolds or earplugs for years to come.
Earplugs and Monitors for Musicians
Musicians need to be able to follow along with the music they’re playing. This makes traditional hearing protection devices difficult for them to use.
Musician earplugs and monitors are designed especially for musicians. They reduce sound levels enough to provide protection without distorting the speech or music these artists need to hear to perform. Custom-made earplugs work best for musicians, as they fit deeper into the canal to avoid sound distortion, which can impact a musician as they play.
In-ear musician monitors are the standard technology for musicians who perform for large audiences. These devices let the musician hear the music clearly while still protecting the ear from unwanted sounds. Custom-fitted monitors are best, but some universal in-ear monitors may work for you as well.
Hearing Protection Products
In addition to hearing protection products designed for musicians, our audiologists can also help you find products for other hobbies and activities. This includes:
- Hunting: Hunting hearing protection products filter sudden shot noise out to avoid damaging levels.
- Swimming: Swimming earplugs and earmolds are waterproof and float, making them an optimal solution when looking to keep water from entering your ears.
- Sleep: Sleep-focused hearing protection products emphasize comfort to ensure a good night’s rest.
- Motorsport: Motorsport earplugs feature a hollow canal for use underneath a helmet to avoid wind buffeting.
- Surf: Surf earplugs and earmolds help to prevent surfer’s ear, which is caused by cold water and wind. They’re floatable and feature a sealed membrane.
- Occupational: These hearing protection devices are designed for use in high-noise industrial settings.
- iCustom: These custom products are designed to be used with any bud or button-style earphone.
- DefendEar: DefendEar products are designed for hunters. There are multiple options available, each of which offers different styles of noise protection and amplification for situational awareness.