Traffic, snoring, machine noise, loud music - these are just a few examples of sources of noise that can damage your hearing, your psyche and your organism. If you are frequently exposed to such noise pollution, you can prevent damage to health with earplugs. Various models made of different materials are available in stores. You will find the right earplugs for every situation. To make your choice easier, we have selected 9 products and will present them to you in detail.
In our guide you will find out how earplugs work and what materials they are made of. We'll tell you what is important when making a purchase and what the difference between active and passive hearing protection is. In this way you can see, among other things, whether custom-made hearing protection from the hearing aid acoustician is an option for your purposes. We also inform you whether the Stiftung Warentest and Öko Test have already published earplug tests. You can also check out ear muffs for sleeping
Moldex Spark Plugs Soft 7800-50 ear plugs - ear plugs made of extra soft foam for a high level of comfort
These colorful earplugs from Moldex are made of soft foam and, according to the manufacturer, are very comfortable to wear. The noise level in your area is reduced to 35 decibels. To insert, roll up the plugs and insert them into your ear canal. There they unfold and offer good noise insulation. So that the earplugs sit securely and do not fall out, they have a tailored shape.
How do I properly insert earplugs into my ears? Roll the foam plug into a thin roll between your fingers. With your other hand, pull your ear back and insert the earplug into your ear canal. Hold the plug in place for a few seconds to allow it to expand in the ear canal and not slip out.
You receive the Moldex earplugs Spark Plugs Soft 7800-50 in a pack of 50 pairs. Each pair is individually packed in a bag. The plugs are single-use and cannot be reused.
Senner MusicPro - earplugs for concerts, festivals and other music events
With the MusicPro earplugs from Senner, you can enjoy music and at the same time protect your hearing from excessive noise. This hearing protection is equipped with the patented SennerAcousticPro membrane filters, which should dampen the noise level evenly and maintain the sound quality. Due to the triple lamellas, the plugs adapt to your ear. There is a pull tab on the earbuds that allows you to easily remove the hearing protection from your ear. According to Senner, the hypoallergenic material was tested by independent laboratories in Germany. You can wear the plug all day, and according to the information, neither tenderness nor itching is noticeable.
How loud is a concert? Of course, there is no general answer to this question, because every concert and every genre has its own volume. A heavy metal concert is usually louder than a concert by a ballad singer. Playing the piano has an approximate volume of 80 decibels. The volume of a chamber concert is around 90 decibels. At a rock concert you are exposed to a source of noise of 110 decibels.
The Senner MusicPro earplugs are transparent with colored or transparent filters. You get two pairs of different sizes. If you want to use the smaller earplugs, you only have to change the filter elements. The scope of delivery includes an aluminum container that you can attach to your key ring, for example. So you always have your earplugs with you. In this container, the hearing protection is protected from foreign bodies, dust and moisture.