You’re surrounded by potentially damaging noise more often than you might realize. From lawn mowers and leaf blowers to concerts and sporting events, loud sounds are part of everyday life. Even activities you don’t think of as particularly noisy, like using power tools or riding a motorcycle, can gradually damage your hearing over years of exposure. The problem is that noise-induced hearing loss happens slowly, so you might not notice the damage until it’s already significant.
The good news is that noise-induced hearing loss is almost entirely preventable with proper hearing protection. Hinson Hearing at Home offers custom ear protection solutions designed specifically for your ears and lifestyle. Our professional audiologist can help you find the right hearing protection whether you need it for work, hobbies or daily activities, ensuring you can continue doing what you love while keeping your hearing safe for years to come.
Who Needs Hearing Protection
You should use hearing protection any time you are around sounds that feel uncomfortably loud or leave your ears ringing afterward. Common examples include concerts, sporting events, power tools, lawn equipment and even busy workplaces. A good way to tell if it’s too loud is whether you need to raise your voice to talk to someone standing nearby.
Types of Hearing Protection
Hearing protection is designed for specific activities to give you the right level of safety and comfort for each situation. Different environments create different types of noise, so using the right protection helps prevent hearing damage without getting in the way of what you need to hear.
- Music: Music hearing protection reduces volume without changing the quality of the sound, letting you enjoy concerts or rehearsals safely.
- Swimming: Swimming earplugs keep water out of your ears to prevent irritation or infections while swimming or showering.
- Motorsport: Motorsport protection lowers loud engine and exhaust noise while still letting you hear essential sounds around you.
- Sleep: Sleep earplugs help block background noises so you can rest without completely cutting yourself off from important sounds.
- Hunting: Hunting hearing protection reduces loud gunshot sounds while allowing you to hear movement and calls in the environment.
- Occupational: Occupational protection is made for work settings with consistent loud noise, keeping your ears safe during long hours without affecting communication.
Using the right hearing protection for each activity can make a big difference in preserving your hearing over time. Choosing the proper type for the situation helps keep your ears safe while still letting you enjoy the sounds you need to hear.
Custom Earplugs for Every Need
We create custom-molded earplugs tailored to your specific activities and lifestyle. Our swim plugs use waterproof materials to prevent swimmer’s ear and protect those with ear tubes, while noise reduction plugs shield your hearing at concerts, shooting ranges, or when using power tools by filtering harmful sounds while preserving speech clarity. For nighttime comfort, our ultra-soft sleep plugs ensure all-night retention without falling out. All custom plugs come in multiple color options and are delivered to your door within two weeks.
For hunters and industrial workers, we offer premium active noise reduction plugs with advanced technology that amplifies soft sounds like speech and animal noises while instantly suppressing harmful sounds like gunshots. These rechargeable plugs provide 30+ hours of battery life and include Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music or phone calls directly to your ears.
The Custom Fitting Process
Creating your perfect earplugs starts with a professional ear impression at our office. After examining your ears with an otoscope, we place a protective foam block in your canal and carefully fill your ear with soft silicone material that hardens in minutes to create an exact mold. This impression is sent to our U.S. manufacturer to create plugs that fit your ears perfectly—delivering superior comfort and protection that generic store-bought options simply can’t match.
SoundGear Hearing Protection
SoundGear offers a range of hearing protection solutions designed to keep you connected to your environment while preserving your hearing. Their products, like the Phantom and Shield, utilize advanced digital technology to provide high-fidelity hearing when you want it and reliable protection when you need it. These devices are molded to fit your ears comfortably, ensuring a secure fit that stays in place during various activities.