Prolonged exposure to loud noises is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. This type of damage is often detected too late and can be irreversible. Contact Belcher Hearing and schedule an appointment today. Hearing protection isn’t just for those who work or live in noisy environments. Reach out if you participate in any of these hobbies:
- Motorsports
- Hunting or target shooting
- Surfing or swimming
- Music clubs, concerts or festivals
Earmolds and Earplugs
Hearing protection is key for anyone who lives, works or plays regularly in a high-noise environment, including motorcyclists, pilots, musicians, and people who work in factories or on construction sites. There are over-the-counter options available, but custom earmolds and earplugs and are made to fit the specific contour of your ears and offer maximum protection.
Custom Earmolds
Earmolds can be soft, solid or spongy and come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. Some earmolds come with a filtered electronic attenuator, which protects your hearing and still allows for verbal communication. Custom earmolds are a great choice in any situation where wearers need to be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Custom Earplugs
Custom earplugs are designed to be worn directly in the ear canal. Some block sound completely and other options allow for some sound to pass through, making this a great option for those for whom clear communication in noisy environments is key. Earplugs are custom-made to fit your ear canal and are often more comfortable than those you can buy over the counter.
Musician Earplugs and Monitors
Musicians need specialized protection! Store-bought earplugs don’t attenuate evenly, and musicians need an even frequency response from their earplugs to keep up with key changes. The deep-fit style allows the user to hear across all frequencies.
Custom-made earplugs fit deeply to seal within the bony portion of the ear canal. This reduces occlusion, a resonance from a musician’s own voice that can result from lower-quality over-the-counter options.
For those who routinely perform in front of large audiences, participate in large sporting events, or love clubs and festivals, in-ear monitors (IEMs) offer the best protection that today’s technology has to offer. IEMs allow the user to hear music or speech while protecting ears from loud amps or crowd noise. Universal IEMs are available and come with interchangeable foam or silicone tips that allow for a semi-custom fit. In order to protect your hearing health, consider a custom fit at Belcher Hearing. We’ll make an impression of your ear and create a mold or IEM that is custom-made for you.