Horend Goed is the expert in custom hearing protection. We provide the perfect personal protection for your ears in any situation, whether at work, swimming, motorcycling or just sleeping. Our otoplastics are also excellent for children! Make an appointment today.
Why hearing protection?
We often don’t think about it, but there are many situations in which we can suffer hearing damage. We see the numbers increasing, especially among concert and festival goers, in construction, among handymen, motorcyclists and among fireworks victims. You sometimes hear “the louder the better,” but nothing could be further from the truth: direct hearing damage can occur from as little as 100 dB! Hearing damage is irreversible, so it is important to realize when you are at risk and take appropriate measures. This can be done with universal hearing protection, but if you use it more often, we recommend custom-made hearing protection. It is more comfortable and provides better protection.
This is how we customize your hearing protection
The process is simple and in case you are afraid of it: it doesn’t hurt at all! We begin by looking in your ears. We do this with an otoscope or videoscope. With a videoscope, you can watch yourself on a screen to see what your ears look like inside.
If everything is fine, you will receive a small soft cotton ball in your ear, followed by an impression material. You won’t feel any of this, at most it’s a little cold. We let the material sit for 5 minutes, then remove the print. If they have turned out well, we will let them harden further and they will be post-processed by the audiologist and provided with your personal wishes such as glitter or pictures. Finally, we lacquer them, and then your hearing protection is ready.
Normally, you can pick up your hearing protection the very next business day. You do need to do this yourself so that we can check that they are properly fitted and explain to you how to put them on and take them off.
What colors are they available in?
Our custom-made hearing protection can be manufactured in as many as 10 different colors. You can even choose a different color for each ear:
Red
Blue
Green
Yellow
Orange
Purple
Pink
Black
White
Transparent
Further personalization of your hearing protection
In addition to color, we offer something unique at Horend Goed – the ability to further personalize your otoplastics with glitter and pictures. You can choose from hundreds of colors and shapes to make them completely your own. The possibilities are endless. You can also opt for a carrying lanyard so you or your child won’t lose them.
Swimming plugs, sleep plugs or hearing protection
Swimming caps
Swim caps are a form of hearing protection. They are special earplugs that serve to keep water out of your ears, thus preventing ear infections. They also float, of course! They are ideal for children in swimming lessons and adults who do a lot of water sports.
Want to have swim caps custom made? Then come by during our swim cap walk-in! Every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. you can just drop in on us without an appointment.
Sleeping plugs
Sleep plugs are secretly not actually hearing protection. After all, they don’t protect your ears from hearing damage. But they are very convenient, because these earplugs ensure a good night’s sleep by muffling ambient noise. They are made of high-quality silicone and can be fitted with a special filter if desired.
Hearing protection
This is actually the collective name for all earplugs that provide protection against hearing damage. Think concerts, festivals, in industry, while doing odd jobs, while riding motorcycles, etc. They can be made of high-quality silicone or acrylic and fitted with various filters, according to the situation. Of the same type of filter (flat or high-pitched), these are often even interchangeable, making this hearing protection multifunctional.
Types of filters and damping value
Our custom hearing protection is equipped with a professional filter suitable for your needs. There is a choice between a flat filter, a filter that attenuates evenly across all tones, or a high-tone filter, made specifically to attenuate the treble. Within those two types, in turn, you can choose the attenuation value, up to 33 dB SNR. The same type of filer, flat or high-tone, is often interchangeable. So, for example, you can take a flat filter of 15 dB SNR for in the pub, and take a flat filter of 33 dB SNR for at festivals and then use them in the same hearing protectors.
How long will my hearing protection last?
For adults, if properly maintained, hearing protectors last 2.5 years. This is harder to say for children, given that in growth the ears change. It is important to have new hearing protectors measured when they no longer seal or are uncomfortable.
For storage and maintenance of your hearing protection, please visit our webshop, your hearing care professional will also advise you on this during your visit:
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Hearing Good Storage Case€11,99 -
HearProfs Cleaning wipes 30 pieces€10,99
Examples of our custom-made hearing protection
What does custom hearing protection cost?
You already have a set of personalized earplugs starting at €30. These are our current prices:
Sleeping plugs
From €60
- Perfect for a good night’s sleep
- Possible with or without filter
- Professionally cast and refinished
- Made of high-quality silicone
- Glitter and pictures possible
Swimming caps
From €35
- Prevents inflammation caused by water
- Professionally cast and refinished
- Made of high-quality silicone
- Glitter and pictures possible
- Also ideal for children!
Hearing protection
From €141.45
- Personal hearing protection for concerts, motorcycle riding, odd jobs or in industry, for example
- Choice of various professional flat filters or high-tone filters
- Professionally cast and refinished
- Made of high-grade silicone or acrylic
- Possibility of exchanging filters for a different situation
Frequently asked questions about custom hearing protection
What is the benefit of custom-made hearing protection?
Custom-made earplugs fit your ear perfectly. This ensures optimal attenuation, a comfortable wearing experience and less chance of irritation or sound leakage than with universal earplugs.
What situations is custom hearing protection suitable for?
You can use them at concerts, music rehearsals, swimming, motorcycling, (industrial) work environments, chores or while sleeping. Various filters and materials are available, depending on the application.
How long do custom-made earplugs last
On average, between three and five years, depending on how well you maintain them and whether your ears change shape (due to weight changes or aging, for example).
Can I have my custom-made earplugs repaired or adjusted?
Minor defects are often repairable. With major damage or noticeable distortion, we recommend having a new impression taken. Our hearing specialists can advise you on this.
Can children also wear custom-made hearing protection?
Yes, this is also possible for children. Especially if they swim regularly, travel, need extra focus or are exposed to loud noises (e.g. music lessons), customization can provide extra comfort and protection.
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