It may be a side thought to many people who have not served in the armed forces, but the question remains valid; do soldiers wear plugs? Today, the answer is yes—soldiers do wear ear protection. However, as recently as the early 2000s, soldiers were going into combat without being required to wear army hearing protection. … Read more
We’ve discussed the importance of protecting your hearing time and time again, but this is especially important for you to consider if you’re working in a field where you will constantly be exposed to loud noises. If you’re a pilot, then this definitely applies to you. You have to have a headset that will allow … Read more
If you’re someone who works with heavy and loud equipment, then you probably know that workplace safety is paramount. Not being adequately protected can cause a lot of health problems, including hearing loss. This is where hearing protectors with a high NRR rating come in. What is NRR, you may ask? This abbreviation stands for … Read more
This allows me to choose between headphones or earplugs depending on my shooting style and will enable me to distribute a set of styrofoam earplugs to anyone who has forgotten about hearing protection. One of my new passive headphones is the Optim 101 in-ear headphones, which allow you to wear a hat, helmet or face … Read more
Or, you can connect an MP3 player or smartphone to the earphones via an external audio jack, so you can listen to your favorite music while exercising. This pair of reliable electronic earplugs provide users with a good level of noise reduction without interfering with their shooting techniques or hindering them from controlling or external … Read more
Hearing damage usually occurs when the ears hear sounds over 85 decibels. If you expose your ears to sounds with a sound level of about 85 decibels, you can seriously cause hearing loss due to noise. Proper hearing protection is critical, and many people are unaware of how sensitive their ears are to noise. We … Read more
Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff’s Howard Leight headphones with a low profile and hazardous noise-blocking technology are designed for safety and protection, offering a range of convenient features, including MP3 plug-in and mobile device compatibility. The Honeywell Impact Pro Sound Amplification Howard Leight Shooting Ear with sound amplification is ideal for pistol … Read more
Working in the field or participating in activities where you are exposed to extremely loud noise can have short-term perks, but you should be concerned about your hearing in the long term. If you keep your ears exposed to such loud noises, you can potentially face permanent hearing loss over time. However, the process of … Read more
The traditional stage monitors (called wedge monitors) gave them the balance of the sound they wanted to hear and still are used very frequently with players who are not using headphones. However, some musicians may opt-out of one during a performance to listen to more ambient sounds. Passive environmental protection headphones have a small hole … Read more
It would be best if you never tried to “train” your dog to tolerate loud music that is potentially harmful and painful to his ears. Common sense tells us that prolonged exposure to loud noises can damage your dog’s ears, just like humans. So while we may not be able to find the first report … Read more