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Hearing Protection for Musicians: Balancing Sound Quality and Safety
HEARING PROTECTION BASICS

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...

Earjobs Staff Review: Earlove Earplugs
PRODUCT REVIEWS

Earjobs Staff Review: Earlove Earplugs

Earlove Earplugs have arrived and with it, we’re reviving the Earjobs Staff Reviews, a segment where one of our Earjobs staff members (me!) and Verified Ear Plug Expert (seriously, we’ve tried a lo...

How To Deal With Noisy Neighbours (Without Going To Jail)
TRAVEL

How To Deal With Noisy Neighbours (Without Going To Jail)

Some neighbours become monsters after nine p.m. Whether they’re moonlighting as tap dance coaches or hosting a murder mystery party, all noisy neighbour are enemies of sleep, calm, and health, and ...

How To Hack Your Sleep While Self-Isolating
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

How To Hack Your Sleep While Self-Isolating

Self-isolation has transformed daily life and with it created new challenges for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But in our rush to order exercise equipment and ergonomic chairs, we miss the found...

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The Earjobs Mothers Day Gift Guide 2025
GIFT GUIDES

The Earjobs Mothers Day Gift Guide 2025

Backing up work with all the responsibilities of running a household, keeping small (and not so small) humans alive, not to mention debriefing with Beloved Partner on their getting overlooked for a...

Earjobs Opens Auckland Warehouse!
HEARING PROTECTION BASICS

Earjobs Opens Auckland Warehouse!

For years now our customers have waited patiently for the best hearing protection to be delivered to you across the Tasman from our headquarters in Sydney, Australia. Despite our best efforts, many...

HOW TO SLEEP IN A COLD ROOM
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

HOW TO SLEEP IN A COLD ROOM

New Zealand houses are great for the summer: lots of windows and cool wooden floors, but as winter settles in, it becomes a costly challenge to remain warm and comfortable. The temperature can part...

WHAT IS PHONOPHOBIA? SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS
EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH

WHAT IS PHONOPHOBIA? SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENT OPTIONS

Phonophobia is an anxiety disorder characterised by an irrational and persistent fear of sounds. People with Phonophobia may experience intense anxiety or panic attacks when exposed to certain soun...

3 ALTERNATIVES TO HAPPY EARS EAR PLUGS YOU WON'T REGRET TRYING
HEARING PROTECTION BASICS

3 ALTERNATIVES TO HAPPY EARS EAR PLUGS YOU WON'T REGRET TRYING

In our latest entry we’ll be taking a look at Happy Ears Ear Plugs. Like Loop, the Swedish owned company promise a lot but do they actually deliver? On the sustainability front, absolutely, and we ...

HOW LONG IS IT SAFE TO WEAR EAR PLUGS?
EDUCATIONAL & HEALTH

HOW LONG IS IT SAFE TO WEAR EAR PLUGS?

The length of time that it is safe to wear ear plugs depends on the type of earplugs being used, as well as the individual wearing them and the situation they are being used in.

ARE EAR PLUGS SAFE TO SLEEP IN?
SLEEP & WHITE NOISE

ARE EAR PLUGS SAFE TO SLEEP IN?

In short, yes, ear plugs are safe to sleep in, but it's important to take some precautions to guarantee your safety and comfort. Disposable foam earplugs are commonly used for sleeping and can help...

How to Clean Reusable Ear Plugs
HEARING PROTECTION BASICS

How to Clean Reusable Ear Plugs

Many work in jobs or environments where the noise can be overwhelming. It is too loud, leading to severe hearing damage over time. The solution is to find where the ear plugs are, but cleaning thes...