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Ear Muffs

Explore our extensive range of high-quality noise cancelling earmuffs, designed to suit a wide variety of needs, from loud industrial worksites to the shooting range, and even for everyday noise protection.

Our collection includes both certified passive and electronic earmuffs, with a variety of wearing styles to suit your preferences, including overhead, helmet-attachable, and neckband options. For enhanced awareness and communication in noisy settings, our electronic earmuffs offer features like sound amplification and directional microphones.

We also stock a great range of noise-dampening earmuffs for children and babies, specially designed to be soft, lightweight, and gentle on little ears, perfect for concerts, travel, or naptime in noisy environments.

Which Ear Muffs are right for me?

Hearing Protection in Australia & NZ

In Australia and New Zealand, hearing protection must comply with the AS/NZS 1270:2002 standard. This certification ensures that ear plugs and earmuffs have been independently tested and rated for their effectiveness in reducing noise. It’s a crucial requirement for workplace safety and helps consumers make informed choices about what level of protection they need.
One key part of this standard is the SLC80 rating — which tells you how many decibels of noise the product will block out for 80% of wearers. Based on this number, products are also grouped into Class 1 to Class 5, with Class 5 offering the highest level of protection. This makes it easy to match ear plugs to specific environments, whether it’s a quiet workshop or a high-noise construction site.
At Earjobs, we stock a wide range of certified hearing protection products — so whether you’re buying for yourself or your team, you can be confident they meet strict local standards.
What is a decibel.

A decibel (dB) is a unit used to measure the intensity of sound. It’s not a linear scale — every increase of 10 dB means the sound is 10 times more powerful. That means a 90 dB sound isn’t just a bit louder than 80 dB — it’s twice as loud. Everyday sounds like normal conversation sit around 60 dB, but lawnmowers (90 dB), concerts (100–110 dB), and construction sites (over 120 dB) can be dangerously loud.
Hearing damage can occur after prolonged exposure to sounds above 85 dB, and the higher the volume, the shorter the safe exposure time. That’s why hearing protection — especially in workplaces or loud recreational settings — is so important. The right ear plugs reduce the sound level to within a safe range, helping you protect your hearing long term.
Why choose earmuffs for hearing protection?

Earmuffs are a reliable, easy-to-use option for protecting your hearing in loud environments. They fully cover the ears with cushioned cups, creating a seal that blocks out harmful noise. Unlike ear plugs, earmuffs don’t require insertion into the ear canal, making them a great choice for people who find plugs uncomfortable or hard to fit.
They’re ideal for use in high-noise situations like construction sites, factory work, concerts, sporting events, or even noisy home projects like mowing the lawn. They're also popular with kids and adults who experience sound sensitivity or sensory overload.
At Earjobs, we offer a wide range of earmuffs — from industrial-grade protection to lightweight, foldable models for travel and everyday use. Some options even include Bluetooth or AM/FM radio, combining hearing protection with extra functionality.
Need help choosing earmuffs? Take our handy quiz.
Bulk quantities and custom branding

Looking to place a large order for your workplace, event, or team? We offer bulk pricing on a wide range of ear plugs, ear muffs, earphones and hearing protection accessories — with flexible options to suit offices, factories, schools, hospitality venues, festivals, and more.
We also offer custom branding on select products, perfect for promotional giveaways, safety programs, or corporate kits. Whether you need 1,000 disposable plugs or branded reusable packs, our team can help tailor a solution to your needs. Contact us or email wholesale@earjobs.com.au for a fast, personalised quote.

Choose the best sound protection earmuffs for you

The best ear muffs offer many advantages over ear plugs and other hearing protectors. They are simple to remove and replace, making them ideal for intermittent use. Protective ear defenders are also more likely to provide the rated protection because they cover the entire ear. They also make it easier to find a proper fit as compared to other hearing protection.

Noise cancelling ear muffs for sleeping are also more sanitary than ear plugs since they remain outside the ear, which makes sharing ear protection a safer alternative. An ear muff is also more comfortable than most alternatives because nothing is inserted into the ear canal. Finally, with no small pieces to swallow, they are totally safe to be used by infants.

Choose from our selection of noise reduction muffs and more - for a heap of great options for hearing protection and sleep assistance, explore our huge range of white noise machines, sleeping ear plugs, sleeping masks and the very popular Hearos. If you have any further questions, please contact our friendly team for more information.

How often should ear muffs be replaced?

This really depends on how often you are using the ear muffs and their quality. The cushion in the ear muffs should be replaced as per the manufacturer's instructions. The ear muffs will start to lose their shape, become brittle, and cracks will start to form, so the cushion should be replaced every 6 months.

Can both earplugs and earmuffs be worn together?

The short answer is yes, definitely. Wearing ear muffs over your earplugs will give you double the protection from noise that could potentially damage your ears. The noise reduction from ear plugs or ear muffs alone will make your work environment much safer. Make sure you get ear plugs that sit right into your ear, so the ear muffs don’t make them uncomfortable to wear.

What do ear muffs do?

With a thermoplastic or metal head band which fits over the top or the back of the head, ear muffs provide both effective noise protection and warmth for the wearer.

How much noise do ear muffs block?

Ear muffs reduce noise from 15 to 30 decibels for the wearer and studies have shown that ear muffs are the preferred option for blocking high frequency noise. For more advanced hearing protection, check out our range of electronic ear muffs which offer the latest technologies in providing effective noise reduction.

What is the difference between ear muffs and ear plugs?

The full ear coverage provided by our ear muffs provides better quality protection from noise and by covering the outer ear, as opposed to ear plugs which are inserted into the ear cavity, wearers find ear muffs to be more comfortable for everyday use. Our collection offers some of the most comfortable earmuffs on the market with soft cushioning and full ear coverage, making them ideal for daily use.

Are ear muffs safe to use for children?

Ear muffs are the safest form of hearing protection for children and infants as nothing is penetrating the ear cavity. Our collection of ear muffs for children are specially designed to suit the younger wearer and our infant ear muff collection is rigorously tested for safety and noise cancelling standards to ensure that your baby’s hearing is protected.

How do I order ear muffs from Earjobs?

With the vast range of the most comfortable ear muffs available in our online store, ordering is as simple as a few clicks of a mouse. For $90 in value, shipping to any location NZ-wide is completely free. Order today for the most advanced noise protection in New Zealand to protect you and your family.