More Than A Third Of Hearing Problems Are Avoidable, So Stop Going Out Without Earplugs

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For people who use their ears so much, the health of their hearing seems to be a relatively low priority for a not-insignificant number of young musicians, DJs and their fans.

In fact, recent statistics from hearing-health library HearNet suggest that 34% of hearing loss issues are caused by preventable and prolonged exposure to noises of considerable volume, and within the next 35 years, we'll reach a point where a quarter of people are suffering from some form of hearing loss. While at least part of that increase has been attributed to the country's inherently ageing population, HearNet says that "it's becoming more apparent that young people's exposure to dangerous noise is on the increase".

"Despite noise exposure in the workplace being regulated, young generations are acquiring permanent hearing loss because they expose themselves to damaging noise in their leisure time," the researchers wrote. "As a result, Australians are also now acquiring hearing loss much earlier than previous generations."

However, if you're not looking to add to the growing number of people destined to spend their senior years cupping their ears and shouting, "EH?!" at their grandkids, then Sensaphonics might be able to help you out with their very cool ER Series of earplugs useful for everyone from musicians and production personnel who are subjecting their head-holes to outrageous noise levels on a nightly basis to regular gig punters.

Created out of medical-grade soft silicon gel, the earbuds are created using ear impressions to allow for a customisable fit, come equipped with embedded etymotic (ER) filters, and achieve minimal disruption once in-ear while providing clear, balanced sound reduction to boot. There's a balance built on synergy between science, safety and comfort that combines to create 

The Sensaphonics folks know what they're on about, too — the company was founded by veteran audiologist Michael Santucci 30 years ago, and has spent the past three decades committed to being able to better control "the damaging effects of loud sound, especially regarding musicians and hearing loss". 

"As the sole custom-only earphones manufacturer founded and operated by a practicing audiololgist,Sensaphonics is uniquely qualified to provide safe, high-fidelity audio for those who work in loud environments," the company's website explains.

Sensaphonics' ER Series Musician Earplugs are available for $290 (+GST and impression fees). See the company's product page for more details.

For more facts about hearing loss and what you can do to prevent it, see HearNet's helpful guide. To read up about Sensaphonics' credentials, history and experiences, see the company's website.