It has long been acknowledged that noise induced hearing loss can be prevented by wearing earplugs. While there are plenty of good choices available off the shelf, because everyone’s ears are unique the best protection will come from those crafted from custom earmolds.
What are Custom Earmolds?
Custom earmolds are made from impressions of your ear canal and concha (the outer bowl-shaped portion of your ear). They adhere perfectly to the contours of your ears, providing a superior fit and protection. Custom molds aren’t just made for earplugs; they can be used in a variety of products including headphones, stethoscopes and earpiece.
Custom Earmolds and Products Available
Molds for Hearing Aids
When investing in hearing aids, you’ll want a comfortable yet secure fit to ensure the best protection and maximum hearing performance. The solution? Custom earmolds designed to fit the unique contours of your ears.
Stethoscope Attachment
Stethoscope attachments are available in a variety of styles and colors to fit the needs of various medical professionals. Permanent fit and removable fit plugs are designed specifically for comfort and functionality. Also available in thick shell custom earpieces.
Aquanots
Originally designed for use while surface swimming or showering to prevent moisture from entering the ear canal, this earplug is also a superb sound attenuator. Available in a variety of colors and color combinations, with a Noise Reduction Rating of 27 dB. Also available with a waterproof membrane to allow sound and voices to be heard.
Earbuds
Upgrade virtually any stock earbud with iCustom earpieces. iCustoms easily couple with iPod® earbuds (and most other brands) to reduce distracting external noise for better sound. The custom fit also assures iCustoms stay securely in the ear when walking, jogging or riding. Special color options are available.
Noise Protection
For hearing protection in a high noise environment where basic communication is necessary. The filtered earpieces are often used by heavy equipment operators, motor sports enthusiasts, construction workers, dental hygienists and shooting enthusiasts. Available in a number of styles, colors and materials, with a Noise Reduction Rating of 16 – 23 dB.
Recreational/Occupational Earpieces
Designed for hunting and other high-level impact noise environments, this full shell earpiece features a valve that closes in the presence of impact noise. This allows you to hear clearly until the weapon is fired and still have some hearing protection from the gunfire or loud noise.
Motorcyclist Earpieces
Designed primarily for motorcyclists to wear under a helmet to help eliminate wind noise, this earpiece is made in a soft vinyl material and features a hollow canal style for greatest comfort. Low profile, canal style earpieces feature a handy removal filament.
Pilot Earpiece
Our classic Pilot Earpiece provides custom-fit comfort to use with the Plantronics MS-30, MS-50 and MS-57, the Telex 5×5 Pro III and the 5×5 Mark IIA communication systems. Features an easily adjustable SwivelComm bar for placement of the boom microphone just where it is needed. Also popular with air traffic controllers and telephone operators.
Musician Monitors
A top choice of professional musicians for the best live performances. A monitor of unequaled sound quality, response and reliability with the fit and comfort that only custom-molded earpieces can provide. Feedback is eliminated, onstage noise levels are lowered and vocal fatigue is reduced. Elite Series monitors feature a body heat-activated “flex-canal” to ensure a perfect acoustic seal, regardless of your activity.
Performers’ Earpiece
The earpiece of choice for performing musicians and concert attendees, this is also a great option for anyone who needs to hear accurately in high noise environments. Popular with music teachers, DJs, flight attendants, bartenders, waitresses, dentists and dental workers, this is a canal-style earplug that is virtually unnoticeable. The flat attenuation characteristics allow the wearer to hear accurately – but at a safer volume. Can be ordered with a choice of either 9, 15 or 25 dB filters.
Custom Headsets
The CR1 is for active individuals who love their music and want to upgrade from stock stereo earbuds. Perfect for travel, exercise or motorsports, the CR1 is driven by a set of high quality drivers in a pair of full shell custom earpieces. Compatible with virtually any personal audio device. Comes with a 50-inch hardwired black cable and 3.5mm stereo plug.
Thick Shell Earpiece for CIC Instruments
This thick shell custom earpiece allows CIC instrument users to effectively use stethoscopes. The earpiece is placed in the external ear, over the CIC, with a cavity on the outside to accept standard stethoscope ear tips.
Call Advanced Hearing Solutions at (858) 312-1327 for more information or to schedule an appointment.