gunshot<\/a> can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. The typical decibel rating is 140 dB \u2013 louder than a jet engine (120 dB).<\/p>\n\n\n\nSpecially designed hunter\u2019s earplugs utilize acoustic filters that amplify ambient noise, allowing the user to hear their surroundings better. These filters also soften the sound of a gunshot to protect hearing. They include a valve that closes automatically when struck by a sound wave, limiting the volume that reaches the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Musician\u2019s Plugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Musicians are especially susceptible to hearing loss because of their constant exposure to music that often exceeds safe decibel levels. They need a product that can both protect their hearing from harm and still allow them to hear music that is clear and natural sounding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While regular earplugs distort and muffle speech, musician\u2019s plugs don\u2019t. These high-fidelity plugs reduce all sounds evenly while maintaining quality, so music and speech are as close to the original as possible. They include a number of interchangeable attenuators, filters that offer varying levels of sound protection depending on the type of instrument used and the venue played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you can see, custom earplugs protect your hearing while still allowing you to participate in your favorite activities. Contact your Louisville audiologist<\/a> to learn which earplug is right for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You have probably been told by your Louisville audiologist countless times how noise induced hearing loss can be easily prevented by the use of earplugs, specifically custom-made ones. Custom-made earplugs are created from a mold of your ear canal and concha (the outer bowl-shaped portion of your ear). They adhere perfectly to the contours of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Louisville 502-584-3573 | Custom molds can do a lot more than simply protect your ears from harmful noises. Learn which molds are right for you.","_seopress_robots_index":"","schema":"