We enjoyed how much effort Eargasm has put in its branding with a light blue box with magnetic strip and matching instruction card. Unlike universal plugs, which degrade and need to be replaced every three to six months, custom earplugs are designed to last significantly longer, as long as you treat them well. As you can see, the musician has massive hearing damage in the vocal range (about 150 to 3,000 Hz) and above, which is especially devastating for someone in her profession. They did only come in one size, but the added soft pouch case, cleaning spray and cord, so you can wear them around your neck, were nice touches. Designed for musicians, DJs, concert-goers and music enthusiasts to listen to loud music with perfect clarity.

And when you use the Knops earplugs, apparently, “real-world sound is filtered, the same quality is being kept and the volume is reduced. The soft transparent silicone is a low profile design so they're more discreet and you can wear these earplugs comfortably all day or all night. For some cost-effective protection, the SubZero Musician Earplugs are an economical choice that still packs a punch when it comes to blocking out harmful frequencies.The straps are hand washable and replaceable, and the entire earmuff set is covered by a one-year warranty. Earplug manufacturers Blox have the market covered when it comes to providing a range of low-cost earplugs for different functionalities. But the sound was muffled, the tips were difficult to interchange, the tree-shaped tips were uncomfortable, and the foam gradually expanded and pushed the earplugs out of our ears.

And rather than being overtly marketed at people with auditory sensitivities, these come recommended because you can easily change the level of attenuation depending on your environment. Not cheap, but they last a long time and are ideal for sleeping Great quality earplugs, very comfortable as they conform to whatever shape is needed. We also loved the option to adjust the dB levels filtered out that was provided by the D’Addario dBuds.

The pipe acts as an acoustic filter, which is the basis for wind musical instruments, and the thinking behind earplugs that claim to attenuate different sounds and frequencies. The earplugs come in a huge array of colours such as green, blue, red, orange - and come with a range of tips to ensure they are as comfortable as possible. To better understand the benefits of these earplugs, and separate marketing claims from technical facts, I spoke to Bill Davies, professor in acoustics from the School of Science, Engineering and Environment at the University of Salford, who specialises in human response to sound. This is why we recommend that serious musicians or regular concert-goers invest in custom earplugs—they provide an all-around better experience.