Over-the-counter hearing protection and where to buy them
Good quality hearing protection can be used reduce the intensity of sounds that enters the ears without causing discomfort. Here are some hearing protection products that are used by Faith Hearing’s clients.
Faith Hearing neither sells nor endorses these products – please do read the reviews and discuss with your medical care professionals to determine if these products are right for you.
1. Foam Ear Plugs (30-33dB NRR)
Hearing protectors made of soft, hypoallergenic foam and a tapered design to fit comfortably in the ear canal. They are designed to be disposable and should be replaced after every use.
- Mack’s Slim Fit Soft Foam Earplugs (purple): Lazada
- Mack’s Dreamgirl Soft Foam Earplugs (pink): Lazada
- Howard Leight by Honeywell Laser Lite High Visibility Disposable Foam Earplugs: Shopee
- 3M™ E-A-Rsoft™ Yellow Neons™ Earplugs 312-1250, Uncorded: Shopee
- AUDIPLUGS Soft Foam Comfort & Sleep Ear Plugs (pink): Watsons Guardian
2. Flanged Ear Plugs (20-29dB NRR)
Triple-flanged earplugs are washable, reusable and designed to fit a wide variety of ears. Unlike foam earplugs, flanged earplugs premolded do not need to be rolled and squeezed before insertion into the ear.
- Serenity Choice™ Ear Plugs: Faith Hearing
- Surefire EP3 Sonic Defender Ear Protection: Lifestylemart or Amazon
- Etymotic Research ER20XS High-Fidelity Earplugs: Amazon
- 3M™ E-A-R™ UltraFit™ 27 Earplugs: Contact 3M for licensed distributors
- Howard Leight by Honeywell DPAS30R Airsoft Flanged Reusable Earplugs: Amazon
- Loop Quiet Ear Plugs for Noise Reduction: Amazon
3. Silicone Putty Earplugs (22dB NRR)
Moldable Silicone Putty Ear Plugs are able to contour to any unique ear shape and are able to effectively block out sounds and even water (for swimming).
- Audiplugs Soft Silicone Comfort Plugs: Guardian or Watsons
- Macks Pillow Soft Moldable Fitting Silicone Earplugs: Lazada or Amazon
- Mack’s Soft Moldable Silicone Putty Ear Plugs – Kids Size: Amazon
- Earplug Nabaiji Malleble Thermoplastic (Blue/Red): Decathalon
4. Ear Muffs (27-31dB NRR)
Over the head hearing protection provides effective acoustic seal and hearing protection without touching the ears.
- 3M™ PELTOR™ X-series Earmuffs, Over-the-Head: Lazada or Amazon
- 3M™ Peltor™ Optime™ 105 Over-the-Head Earmuffs, H10A: Lazada
- Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Safety Earmuff: Amazon
- BANZ Earmuffs Infant Hearing Protection (Babies & Todlers): Amazon
- 3M Kids Hearing Protection PLUS (Kids): Amazon
5. Active Noise Cancellation Earbuds (For sleeping)
