Musicians Earplugs & Monitors
Musicians Earplugs & Monitors
Custom hearing protection for musicians, concert goers and music lovers
Here at Acoustic Audiology, we take particular interest in all-things music. Music is a big part of our lives and our hope is that we can help you enjoy music safely for years to come.
Concerts can often exceed 115 decibels – that level of sound can do damage in your ears in less than 30 seconds! If you’re a musician, concert goer or music lover, we want you to enjoy music without worrying about potential long-term damage.
Types of musicians hearing protection
Hearing protection is recommended for anyone that listens to music, from musicians to concert goers. Musicians earplugs and in-ear monitors are designed to preserve the music soundscape but reduce the volume to safer levels.
Musicians earplugs
We offer both custom molded and non-custom musician earplugs. Both types of earplugs have a specially designed filter that reduces all frequencies (i.e. pitches) by an equal decibel amount. While the non-custom earplugs have one choice of filter, custom earplugs have your choice of three filters depending on the amount of protection/reduction you are looking for.
A typical earplug will reduce high frequencies much more than low frequencies, resulting in a “muffled” sound. Since musicians earplugs reduce all frequencies the same, the original music soundscape is preserved – but at a safer volume.
- Ideal for anyone who plays music or attends a lot of live music
- Filters are interchangeable, so you can purchase various filters for different applications
- Available in silicone or acrylic shells
- Available in a range of colours
Musicians earplugs are ideal for any situation where we need to block out certain sounds. They can be ideal for:
- Musicians and DJs
- Band teachers
- Servers and bartenders
- Concert goers
- Medical professionals
- Industrial workers
- Motorcyclists
- Coaches
- Working around the house
Most people looking for hearing protection do not need a solid earplug. Musicians earplugs provide a certain level of protection, while also preserving the natural sounds around you.
Custom in-ear monitors (IEMs) and headphones
These are the ultimate earphone experience for musicians and music lovers. In-ear monitors (IEMs) are traditionally marketed for musicians performing on stage to “monitor” the music they are making while ensuring a safe listening level. However, IEMs are also ideal for personal music listening. How often have you found the generic earphones that come with your device don’t fit or are uncomfortable?
IEMs are earphones that are manufactured inside a custom molded shell, providing you with the epitome of comfort, clarity, and awesomeness. Since they are molded to your ear, they also act as an earplug to block out environmental noise – this makes you naturally turn the volume down to a safer level. IEMs are ideal for:
- Anyone that wants to listen to music but also protect their hearing
- Active individuals as the custom shell provides maximum retention and comfort
- Musicians for stage or studio use
- Sound engineers
Please note that we currently do not dispense IEMs. However, we routinely provide people with high quality impressions of their ears that they can send away to their IEM manufacturer of choice. Please contact us if you would like to book an appointment to obtain impressions of your ears.
Why Acoustic Audiology for your hearing protection
Acoustic Audiology will suggest the most suitable hearing protection for your work, lifestyle or types of noise you experience. It is important to select the hearing protection that is both effective and comfortable so that you will be more likely to use it.
