Review: Crescendo Sleep 25 Ear Plugs Road Test
The Crescendo Sleep 25 is an impressive reusable sleep aid, providing about 25 decibels of sound reduction with a soft and comfortable body, optimised for all night wear. In this review, we’re goin...
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 ...
Can Ear Plugs Help Manage Tinnitus?
Do you ever hear a ringing in your ears in a silent room? Does your head ever ‘make noise’ with no identifiable cause? If so, you may have a condition called tinnitus, a condition that affects appr...
Some individuals suffer from a sensitivity to sound that does not otherwise meet the diagnostic criteria for sensory processing, hyperacusis or misophonia. For individuals who might find certain so...
What Is Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)?
Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a complex condition, typically diagnosed during childhood, that involves the mind struggling to interpret and respond to sensory information. It can involve ove...
Hyperacusis is a rare neurological condition that results in decreased tolerance to everyday sound. To put it simply: supposedly ‘regular’ noises like a car’s engine, a fridge’s hum, or even conver...
Do certain sounds make you feel like you're going crazy? Are there certain noises that just 'get' you? The clatter of cutlery, shattering glass, your neighbour's engine backfiring. If there are sou...
Choosing The Best Children’s Earmuffs
While parents are often very diligent in wearing hearing protection when they're riding a lawnmower or enjoying loud music, it's easy to forget that your children's ears are sensitive too. In fact,...
The Best Working From Home Accessories for EOFY
The popularisation of working from home has been an unexpected side effect of COVID-19 and meant a flurry of activity last year as we all bought office chairs, printers and motivational posters to ...
The Best Work Safe Bluetooth Hearing Protection for EOFY
Right, we’re approaching June 30 and you’re rummaging through the receipts drawer for a tax write-off. Why not upgrade your hearing protection while you’re at it? If you’re someone who listens to m...
How To Make A Set of DIY Custom Fitting Earphones / In-Ear Monitors For Under $30
It’s a common complaint for music producers and DJs: why can’t I have a pair of in-ear monitors that fit snugly to my ears? You can avoid a trip to the audiologist with a simple set of custom mould...
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...
