Custom Fit Ear Plugs

At The Hearing Care Partnership, we offer a wide range of custom fit ear plugs for your hearing protection requirements. Our options are tailored to your individual needs and lifestyle.

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How Long Is The Appointment And How Does It Work?

Our hearing protection appointments are 30 minutes, providing enough time to discuss your medical history and examine the health of your ears to confirm that it’s safe to proceed with processing the impressions.

All custom-fit ear plugs require an impression of your ear, taken by a hearing aid audiologist. Impressions are custom moulds of a person’s ear canal and outer ear, that allow for precision in sizing and comfort when making custom ear plugs.

Once the impression taking process is complete, the hearing protection appointment then proceeds with further examinations of your ear health, and your unique impressions are sent to the manufacturer.

Custom ear plugs are then usually ready between 3-4 weeks. Upon arrival, if any alterations are needed for comfort, there is a cushion of 60 days for any changes. This ensures your ear plugs are exactly as you truly require.

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Why choose custom made ear plugs?

When ear plugs are worn for extended periods, a bespoke fit can make all the difference. At The Hearing Care Partnership, we create your chosen model to match your ears exactly.

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Ear plugs for musicians

Any sound higher than 85 decibels for prolonged periods of time can gradually affect your hearing [1]. Our custom moulded ear plugs for musicians are designed to maintain the clarity and fidelity of music while lowering the volume to safe listening levels.

Available in a range of attenuation levels, these ear plugs are essential for musicians and performers.

Protect your performance for the long run from £155 and book your hearing protection appointment today.

Ear plugs for sleeping

Sleep deprivation has been shown to increase risks of conditions including diabetes and heart disease [2].

If you’re someone who often struggles with sleeping due to being a light sleeper, living in a busy town, or sleeping next to a loud snorer, a pair of ear plugs could greatly improve your quality of sleep [3]. Learn more about sleeping with ear plugs.

Book your appointment today for better sleep for £89.

Ear plugs for swimming

Spending a lot of time in the water can leave your ears vulnerable and open to infection. Swimmers Ear is commonly caused by too much water, or trapped water in your ear.

By keeping the water out, custom ear plugs for swimming keep infections at bay. Our specially designed ear plugs are perfect for water sports enthusiasts and swimmers.

Book your appointment today for custom swimming moulds for £89.

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Ear plugs for shooting

Did you know that firearms noises can range from 140dB to 175dB? To put this into context, a live concert will tend to be 110dB[4]. This also depends on the type of firearm, for example, air rifles have the least amount of sound pressure ranging between 117-134dB, whereas rifles of the higher caliber (above 0.22) have a sound pressure level of 159-174dB[5].

Nonetheless, visiting the range or going hunting without adequate hearing protection can cause permanent hearing loss 3. Our ear plugs ensure your auditory health is still intact whilst you enjoy your hobbies. Protect your long-term ear health during your hobbies for £125, book your appointment today.

How do I book an appointment?

At The Hearing Clinic Partnership, our experienced audiologists want to provide you with the perfect solution tailored to your needs and your lifestyle.

During a hearing protection appointment, they will begin with a consultation to discuss your needs and examine your ears. They will evaluate factors like your noise exposure levels, work environment, and personal preferences to determine the most suitable type of hearing protection for you.

If custom-moulded earplugs are recommended, the audiologist will take precise impressions of your ear canals to create earplugs moulded to fit your ears perfectly for maximum comfort and noise protection. You will also receive thorough training on properly inserting, wearing, cleaning, and maintaining your specific hearing protection devices to ensure effective use.

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FAQs

Regular foam ear plugs are one-size-fits-all, whereas, our custom-fit ear plugs are personalised to the individual, made with precision and for the most comfortable feel.

Yes, it’s generally regarded as safe to sleep with ear plugs as long as they’re correctly fitted.

The cost of our custom made ear plugs depends on the type and activity:

Swim moulds and ear plugs for sleeping are £89
Ear plugs for shooting are £125
Hearing protection for motor sport and musicians cost £155
In-ear monitors £399-900

It’s recommended to have new custom-fit ear plugs created every 4 years as the shape of the ears can change over time.

Sources

[1] The Hearing Care Partnership (n.d.). When should you wear ear plugs? https://www.thcp.co.uk/articles/when-should-you-wear-ear-plugs

[2] Pan, Y., Zhou, Y., Shi, X., He, S. & Lai, W. (2023). The association between sleep deprivation and the risk of cardiovascular diseases: A systematic meta-analysis. Biomedical Reports. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10565718/

[3] The Hearing Care Partnership. (2018, April 2; updated 16 May 2024). When should you wear ear plugs? https://www.thcp.co.uk/articles/when-should-you-wear-ear-plugs

[4] San Francisco International Airport Aircraft Noise Office (n.d.). Comparative noise levels chart (dBA). https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.flysfo.com/sites/default/files/media/sfo/community-environment/Noise_Portal-Comparative_Noise_Levels_Chart.pdf

[5] Meinke, D. K., Finan, D. S., Flamme, G. A., Murphy, W. J., Stewart, M., Lankford, J. E. s& Tasko, S. (2017, October 10). Prevention of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss from Recreational Firearms. Seminars in Hearing. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5634813/