You asked, we listened

You told us what you want. We listened. Now, we’re gearing up to reveal some big news on October 18th.

We’re always striving to provide the best possible solutions to meet all your hearing needs. A huge part of that is getting your feedback and acting on it. So we’ve been listening to what you have to say about our earplugs, and we’ve heard you loud and clear (or should we say quiet and clear?).

We’re big on the science of sound, so to get a little technical, we think the major things to look at boil down to the occlusion effect and sound attenuation. But what does this mean for you? Let’s take a look.

In the context of sound (and not the pure physics), sound attenuation is a reduction in the intensity of a sound. In relation to earplugs, the level of sound attenuation simply means the amount by which the earplugs reduce the noise level (measured in decibels).

Some of our earplugs are designed mainly for blocking out as much sound as possible, and this can cause a noticeable occlusion effect for some. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but it means some earplugs may not be perfect for every situation. You might be on the lookout for earplugs that allow you to hear a conversation.

Some of our other earplugs are designed to reduce noise levels while maintaining sound fidelity. This is ideal when you’re at a gig, an event, or at a festival for example. But for some, the level of noise attenuation with these earplugs can be a little low for certain situations.