Hearing damage is permanent. Hearing protection isn't optional.

Whether you're a musician, a hunter, a tradesperson, a motorbike rider, or someone who lives near a noisy job site, the noise you're exposed to today is what your hearing pays for tomorrow.

Noise-induced hearing loss is the most common preventable form of hearing damage. The right protection, used consistently, stops it from happening.

For musicians

Musicians' plugs use precise filters that reduce volume without dulling the music. Classical players, gigging musicians, sound engineers, music teachers, and serious concert-goers all use them. Filters come in different attenuation levels (9 dB, 15 dB, 25 dB) depending on the noise levels you're exposed to.

For shooting and hunting

Shooting protection has to handle very high peak levels (gunfire) while still letting you hear conversation, range commands, and game movement. We make passive and electronic options.

For motorsport and motorbikes

Wind noise at speed causes significant hearing damage. Motorsport plugs reduce wind noise specifically while letting you hear your engine, intercom, and traffic.

For sleep

If you're a shift worker, sleep next to a snorer, or live somewhere noisy, custom sleep plugs block far more sound than off-the-shelf ones. They're comfortable enough to sleep in all night.

For industry and trade

Construction, manufacturing, agriculture, joinery — any environment with sustained loud noise. Industrial-grade protection with optional filters.

For swimming

Custom-fit swim plugs that keep water out completely. Useful for swimmers prone to ear infections, after ear surgery, or with grommets.

The fitting process

Initial appointment: we take impressions of your ears (we fill the ear canal with soft silicone that sets in a few minutes)

Manufacturing: your moulds are made by specialist labs from your impressions. Turnaround is usually two to three weeks.

Fitting appointment: we check the fit, adjust if needed, and show you how to insert and remove them properly

Frequently Asked Questions about Hearing Protection

How loud is too loud?

As a rough rule: if you have to raise your voice to be heard by someone an arm's length away, it's loud enough to cause damage with prolonged exposure. Concerts, power tools, motorbikes, and gunfire all comfortably exceed safe levels.

How long do custom plugs last?

Can I shower or swim in them?

Do they need cleaning?

Book An Appointment

Book an appointment and get personal, pressure-free guidance from a qualified Audiologist.

Book An Appointment

Book an appointment and get personal, pressure-free guidance from a qualified Audiologist.

Book An Appointment

Book an appointment and get personal, pressure-free guidance from a qualified Audiologist.

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Ireland’s highest-rated independent hearing clinics, proudly family-run and delivering Audiological excellence across the Munster area.

Ireland’s highest-rated independent hearing clinics, proudly family-run and delivering Audiological excellence across the Munster area.

Ireland’s highest-rated independent hearing clinics, proudly family-run and delivering Audiological excellence across the Munster area.

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