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For light sleepers, or those of you who suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ear), we highly recommend combining the use of custom earplugs with a sound machine or sound app from your phone that produces white noise.  White noise helps to reduce the awareness of other annoying sounds that you don’t want to hear while trying to sleep.  There are free white noise apps available on most mobile phones, or you can purchase plug-in or battery powered devices from most major department stores.  Coming from a person who has worn custom sleeper earplugs for a decade, along with using a white noise machine, the combination of the two provides a remarkable atmosphere for peaceful sleep.  You will still hear your alarm and/or baby monitor if you simply turn the volume up on those devices.

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Although the below recommended filter levels are based on specific noise sources, actual dB levels can vary greatly in all of the environments mentioned, because sound levels are dependent on many factors.  For this reason, we will change your filter level within our 90-Day Fit Guarantee if you feel you are receiving too much attenuation or not enough.

The HS Music 12 Filters provide subtle attenuation that is designed for quieter performances such as string, acoustic, and orchestral environments where hearing protection is still required.  The soft rise of attenuation in the higher frequencies protects against heavily played wind instruments.  The HS-12’s will keep you close to your music by allowing incredible subtlety without the risk of over exposure.  Suitable for music SPL up to 97 dB.

The HS Music 17 Filters provide the flattest and most natural sounding attenuation available.  The 17 dB sound reduction across the frequency range means you will hear your music the same as you would without earplugs by maintaining the clarity, only the sound will be quieter to protect your hearing.  Perfect for vocal performers, moderately amplified instruments, marching bands, music teachers, recording engineers, and sound crews. Suitable for music SPL up to 102 dB.

The HS Music 19 filters are ideal for demanding environments with mid/high frequency noise that require a small amount of additional sound reduction in the lower frequencies.  Perfect for machinery, road, engine noise, bass, moderately amplified instruments, marching bands, music teachers, recording engineers, bar staff, sound crews, and film crews.  The HS-19’s give supplementary sound reduction compared to the HS-17’s, but still offer one of the flattest attenuation responses available.   Suitable for music SPL up to 104 dB.

The HS Music 25 is one of the strongest flat attenuation response filters available; offering protection from the most challenging and loud environments while ensuring that you can hear clearly and perform at your best. The HS-25’s offer a high-frequency peak that safeguards your hearing from the most dangerous and intense sounds. Ideal for amplified stage performers, front-stage security, monitor and sound engineers, sound technicians, production and stage managers, percussion, brass.  Suitable for music SPL up to 110 dB.

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It is not only the volume that is concerning, but the duration of time you’re exposed to the noise as well.  Many people do not realize that even many every-day noises can be damaging, such as wind noise from motorcycling, listening to music (live, stereo, or earphones), and using a law mower, or shop tools.  You can’t reverse noise related hearing loss, but you can certainly prevent it.  That is why it is imperative to always wear hearing protection when exposed to noise. If you have to raise your voice over noise to be heard, the noise levels most likely require hearing protection.

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All of our industrial earplugs (Class A, Class B, Class C, Adjustable) come with the option of a cord at no extra charge.  We always include a shirt clip so you can clip the cord to the back of your collar.  Some customers know for certain they want a cord, and others aren’t sure.  Whether you choose to have a cord on your earplugs will be a personal decision, but also will depend on what you’re using the earplugs for.

There are two types of cords to choose from: Permanently attached or removable.  Here are a few reasons you may get a cord:

• Some workers are worried about losing their earplugs, and so they opt for the permanently attached cord.  We have the best anchor system in the industry for our permanent cords, and the anchor simply cannot fall out or break.  Furthermore, this drastically reduces the possibility you will have a warranty issue with your product.  Broken anchors are the number one warranty issue our competitors face, and this is not covered under their warranty.
• Some workers like the option to hang their earplugs on their shoulders when they remove them.  The most secure way of doing this is by using the permanently attached cord.  The removable cord can also be used, and has great retention so the earplugs won’t pop off on their own, but you must be mindful that if you snag the earplugs when they’re hanging, the earplugs may pop off and fall to the floor.
• Some workers require the removable cord for safety reasons due to the nature of their work.  This way, if the cord was to snag on something, or a piece of machinery, the cord will pop out of the earplug.
• Our Adjustable Class B Earplugs come with a Removable cord only.  This is to conveniently give you the option to have additional sound reduction at times the noise may be louder.  You can plug the filter vent with the cord to receive additional sound reduction, or plug the cord in the other socket to allow you to hear better through the filter.  There is no option to change the sound reduction like this when using a permanent cord.
• We do not recommend motorcycle riders have a cord on their earplugs.  The constant vibrations from the bike may be heard through the cord, and the sound can be very aggravating.  I have discussed this with thousands of motorcycle riders and have been told this time and time again.  If you are set on having a cord because you want to use the Earplugs for work and riding, get the removable cord so you can take it off when you’re on the bike.
• We do not manufacture cords onto the Sleeper Earplugs.  Not only would they be extremely uncomfortable for sleeping, but we also cannot fit the permanent cord anchor, or the removable cord template into Sleeper Earplugs due to their very thin shape for optimal comfort while sleeping.
• The Swim Earplugs can only come with a removable cord.  Because the anchor for the permanent cord is made of stainless steel, it is not designed to be submerged in water for long periods of time.

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HearSmart™ HS Music Earplugs are used by musicians, concert goers, motorcyclists listening to communication systems or music, bar staff, and anyone else who requires communication clarity.  The filters work by attenuating or reducing sound levels evenly at all frequencies and is otherwise known as “flat-attenuation”.  This ultimately allows the user to hear music or speech clarity with a specific amount of volume reduction.  Most other earplugs on the market (generic or custom) will block more sound in the high frequencies, and ultimately muffle the sound a bit.

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As per Worksafe BC, if you work in noise levels above 82 dBA L_ex, your employer is responsible for having noise survey measurements taken (some exemptions apply).  New measurements must be taken anytime new machinery has been installed or removed, noise levels have changed due to altered workload or equipment operating conditions, structural changes have been made to the facility, or rotations or schedules have changed the length of exposure time.

We are certified to perform formal Occupational Noise Survey’s.  We can provide you with a comprehensive noise survey detailing noise exposure, and support you with accurate recommendations on the level of hearing protection that is required.

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