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The Best Hearing Protection For Spectating Motorsports
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The Best Hearing Protection For Spectating Motorsports

It seems a perfect storm for F1 fandom was brewing in those early days of 2020-21. Netflix had just released Drive to Survive; an absolute gamechanger for onboarding engine-curious newcomers to the...

happy ears alternatives
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3 Alternatives To Happy Ears Ear Plugs You Won't Regret Trying

In our latest entry in our ear plug demystification series, we’ll be taking a look at Happy Ears Ear Plugs. Like Loop, the Swedish owned company promise a lot but do they actually deliver? On the s...

How to Clean Reusable Ear Plugs
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How to Clean Reusable Ear Plugs

Many work in jobs or environments where the noise can be overwhelming. It is too loud, leading to severe hearing damage over time. The solution is to find where the ear plugs are, but cleaning thes...

EOFY Guide: Bluetooth Hearing Protection
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EOFY Guide: Bluetooth Hearing Protection

Right, we’re approaching June 30 and you’re rummaging through the receipts drawer for a tax write-off. Why not upgrade your hearing protection while you’re at it? If you’re someone who listens to m...

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NDIS Buyer’s Guide
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NDIS Buyer’s Guide

In this guide, we’re going to run through some of the most popular products, particularly in terms of managing sound sensitivity. For plan managers especially, if you have questions don’t hesitate ...

EOFY Guide: Bluetooth Hearing Protection
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EOFY Guide: Bluetooth Hearing Protection

Right, we’re approaching June 30 and you’re rummaging through the receipts drawer for a tax write-off. Why not upgrade your hearing protection while you’re at it? If you’re someone who listens to m...

Quiz: How do you know you have hearing damage? 
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Quiz: How do you know you have hearing damage? 

According to the Australian government, 3.6 million people — or about 1 in 6 Australians — suffer from hearing loss. Worse, about a third of these are instances of preventable hearing loss. For suf...

Best Ear Plugs For Everyday Wear
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Best Ear Plugs For Everyday Wear

Whether you’re sound sensitive or just sick of your neighbours stomping upstairs, low to medium strength ear plugs are becoming more popular as an everyday hearing health accessory. Subtle when wor...

Quiz: How do you know if you’re sound sensitive?
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Quiz: How do you know if you’re sound sensitive?

For many people, the everyday noise that defines life in the twenty-first century can be debilitating. Simple things like the television, vacuum cleaners or even conversation can be sources of stre...

How To Make A Set of DIY Custom Fitting Earphones / In-Ear Monitors For Under $25
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How To Make A Set of DIY Custom Fitting Earphones / In-Ear Monitors For Under $25

It’s a common complaint for music producers and DJs: why can’t I have a pair of in-ear monitors that fit snugly to my ears? You can avoid a trip to the audiologist with a simple set of custom mould...

Best Bluetooth Hearing Protection For Motorcycling and Under Helmet Wear
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Best Bluetooth Hearing Protection For Motorcycling and Under Helmet Wear

Cars have it easy: air conditioning, surround sound, and those wonderful dashboard attachments that let you have Google Maps open while you drive. If you’re riding a motorcycle however, things get ...

The Four Best Ear Plugs For Large or Wide Ears
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The Four Best Ear Plugs For Large or Wide Ears

For many of our customers, a regular foam ear plug won’t cut it. They put it in their ears, wait for it to expand and… nothing. It slips out the minute they tilt their head and they might as well b...