{"id":271,"date":"2020-01-08T18:20:10","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T00:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mwhearing.fm1.dev\/hearing-aids\/custom-earplugs\/"},"modified":"2021-03-04T16:23:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T22:23:04","slug":"custom-earplugs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-aids\/custom-earplugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Custom Earplugs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are swimmer\u2019s plugs? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Swimmer\u2019s plugs protect the ears by preventing water from entering the ear canals. They are made of a waterproof silicone that blocks the opening of the ear canal, providing a tight seal that keeps out water. Swimmer\u2019s plugs are great for swimmers, surfers, rafters and snorkelers, and can be used to keep the ears dry when showering or bathing, as well.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are hunter\u2019s plugs?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Specially designed hunter\u2019s earplugs utilize acoustic filters that amplify ambient noise, allowing the user to hear his or her surroundings better; when the weapon is fired, these filters soften the sound to protect hearing. They include a valve that closes automatically when struck by a sound wave, limiting the volume that reaches the ear.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are musician\u2019s plugs? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Regular earplugs cause distortion and muffled speech by reducing higher frequency sounds. High-fidelity musician\u2019s plugs reduce all sounds evenly while maintaining quality, so that music and speech is 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.\"\n}\n  }, {\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What are musician\u2019s monitors?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Musician monitors are in-ear musician\u2019s earplugs designed to provide noise reduction without affecting the clarity of music or speech. Standard earplugs reduce sounds in the higher range of frequencies, leading to distortion and muffled speech. Hi-fidelity musician monitors reduce sounds evenly, providing clear and natural-sounding music and speech.\"\n}\n  }]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Custom fit noise plugs can reduce harmful noise levels in general.&nbsp;People may find them to be more comfortable than one-size-fits-all noise protection. These can be used when working around machinery, power tools, lawn equipment, etc.&nbsp;There are even special options available for reducing unwanted noises while sleeping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swim Plugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1069\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AQ_Path_blue.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AQ_Path_blue.jpg 1069w, https:\/\/mwent.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AQ_Path_blue-768x366.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1069px) 100vw, 1069px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Swim plugs protect the ears by preventing water from entering the ear canals. They are made of a waterproof silicone that blocks the opening of the ear canal. Impressions of the ears are used to provide a custom fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hunter\u2019s Plugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hunters, law enforcement officials and gun enthusiasts are at risk for <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/\">hearing loss <\/a>every time they squeeze their triggers. A single gunshot can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. The typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/topics\/noise\/infographic-noiselevels.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decibel rating<\/a> is 140 dB \u2013 louder than a jet engine (120 dB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specially designed hunter\u2019s earplugs utilize acoustic filters that amplify ambient noise, allowing the user to hear his or her surroundings better; when the weapon is fired, these filters soften the sound 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Musician\u2019s Plugs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Musicians are especially susceptible to hearing loss because of their constant exposure to music that often exceeds safe decibel levels. To <a href=\"https:\/\/mwent.net\/hearing\/hearing-loss\/protecting-your-hearing\/\">protect their hearing<\/a>, they need earplugs that limit the amount of damaging noise, but still allow them to hear music that is clear and natural sounding. That\u2019s where musician\u2019s plugs come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular earplugs cause distortion and muffled speech by reducing higher frequency sounds. High-fidelity musician\u2019s plugs reduce all sounds evenly while maintaining quality, so that music and speech is as close to the original as possible. They include a number of interchangeable filters that offer varying levels of sound protection depending on the type of instrument used and the venue played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call Midwest Hearing at <a href=\"tel:+16517020750\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(651) 702-0750<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Custom fit noise plugs can reduce harmful noise levels in general.&nbsp;People may find them to be more comfortable than one-size-fits-all noise protection. These can be used when working around machinery, power tools, lawn equipment, etc.&nbsp;There are even special options available for reducing unwanted noises while sleeping. 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