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Five Loop Earplugs Alternatives You’ve Probably Never Heard Of (But Must Try)

Today though we’re shedding light on some unsung heroes of sound protection, including some only recently released products, that we believe also outperform the rotund plugs from Belgium despite on...

Why Musicians (And Music Lovers) Need Hearing Protection
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Why Musicians (And Music Lovers) Need Hearing Protection

For musicians, hearing isn’t just a sense - it’s a tool. However, the very passion that drives them—creating and performing music—poses a significant risk to their hearing health. Exposure to high-...

Hearing Protection for Musicians: Balancing Sound Quality and Safety
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Hearing Protection for Musicians: Balancing Sound Quality and Safety

Musicians, audio professionals, and music students are exposed to high sound levels regularly, whether in rehearsals, live performances, or studio settings. Over time, prolonged exposure to loud so...

4 Alternatives To Loop Ear Plugs That Are More Effective (And Comfier)
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4 Alternatives To Loop Ear Plugs That Are More Effective (And Comfier)

There’s no doubt that Loop Ear Plugs have made a big impact on the hearing protection market in recent years. They’re fun to look at and they’ve got some neat marketing. But how do they actually ra...

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Best Music Ear Plugs for 2022
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Best Music Ear Plugs for 2022

Whether you play in a band, go clubbing, or attend festivals and concerts, a properly fitted set of hearing protection should be the first thing you invest in. In fact, current estimates suggest 1....

Best Budget Music Ear Plugs For Under $40.00
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Best Budget Music Ear Plugs For Under $40.00

Protecting your hearing should not be a privilege reserved for the wealthiest concert-goers. In fact, every single person should have access to a pair of high quality, reusable music ear plugs, to ...

Flare Jet 3 Review: The Titanium Wired Ear Phone for the Audiophile
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Flare Jet 3 Review: The Titanium Wired Ear Phone for the Audiophile

Flare have long been known for their super powerful ear plugs. Made from metal, these plugs block a wider variety of frequencies than traditional foam or silicone plugs and also tend to block a gre...

Review: One Week With The Flare Calmer Pro
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Review: One Week With The Flare Calmer Pro

In 2021, Flare introduced a premium level upgrade to the Calmer: the Calmer Pro. In contrast to the soft and flexible silicone design of the Calmer and Calmer Night, the Pro model has a thin layer ...

One Week With The Flare Calmer®: A Review
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One Week With The Flare Calmer®: A Review

Let’s start with the obvious: the Flare Calmer is the most hyped personal hearing product. In the months leading up to release, there were rumours that it would cure tinnitus, solve sound sensitivi...

Why All Children Should Wear Ear Plugs At Music Lessons
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Why All Children Should Wear Ear Plugs At Music Lessons

Signing your child up for music lessons is one of the most generous things a parent can do — after all, it’s the parents who are going to have to suffer through all the racket while they practice! ...

The Top 5 Music Earplugs for 2021
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The Top 5 Music Earplugs for 2021

Whether you play in a band, go clubbing, or attend festivals and concerts, a properly fitted set of hearing protection should be the first thing you invest in. In fact, current estimates suggest 1....

One Week With The MUSICMATE® Pro
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One Week With The MUSICMATE® Pro

Welcome to Earjobs Roadtest, the feature where we spend a week testing a product, evaluating its performance, look, and feel, giving you the best insight into new developments in hearing protection...