Some hearing
loss is preventable by simply protecting your ears from harmful noise
exposure by wearing plugs or muffs. Noises above 85dB can begin to do
damage. These noise levels can be produced by lawn mowers, leaf blowers,
power tools, loud music, chainsaws, engine noise, and gunfire. Impulse
noise (140dB gun blast) can cause a significant hearing loss with one
exposure.
Economically, hearing protection is a good investment. Basic ear plugs
start at $45 whereas hearing aids average $1000. Custom-made molds are
comfortable and easy to insert. We offer a large selection: solid, filtered,
and electronic.
Solid Plugs
Insta-mold solid plugs provide the maximum protection you can put in
your ear. These are custom-molded to your ear and can be made in one day.
They are good for industrial noise, shooting, and sleeping.
Noise Reduction Ratio (NRR): 27 decibels
Average attenuation of sound: 39 decibels
Filtered Plugs
“Hunter’s” plugs are also custom-made to your ear. The
3-chambered filter dampens high levels of sound, but allows air, changes
in air pressure, and some conversational speech to enter the ear. These
plugs are ideal for shooters that want to be able to hear some sounds
but be protected against the loud reports generated by firearms.
NRR: 19 decibels
Average attenuation: 26 decibels
Musician Ear Plugs
These ear plugs contain a special filter that allows sound levels to
be softened without the distortion that solid plugs cause. Solid plugs
dampen the high frequencies more than the low frequencies, causing a “muffled”
hearing. Musidicans and anyone desiring to hear sounds soft and clear
may benefit from these ear plugs.
Attenuation: Can choose several levels between 9 and 25 decibels.
Electronic Ear Protection
Electronic ear plugs protect your ears from damaging noises while simultaneously
amplifying normal outdoor sounds without distortion.
We offer two brands: Starkey Soundscopes and ESP (Electronic Shooter’s
Protection). |
