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There is quite a choice available when it comes to earplugs, but they can be put into three main categories: foam, filtered generic fit and filtered custom fit earplugs. In this presentation we discuss the pros and cons of the different types.

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Earplugs - what types are there?

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Three main categories of earplugs are available.

Foam earplugs Filtered generic earplugs Filtered custom earplugs

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Foam Earplugs

• Single use or reusable

• Designed to expand in the ear canal and block out external noise

• Distort speech and music Standard Foam Earplugs

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Limitations

•Difficult to have conversations because they reduce high frequency sound much more than the mid to low frequencies.

•Foam earplugs are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time

•Foam earplugs seem to only be available in fluorescent

colours - some people like to be discreet

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Generic fit filtered earplugs

Elacin ER-20s

• 3 - 6 month lifespan and inexpensive

•Reduce volume by 16db

•Still hear sounds the same, but quieter

•Suitable for musicians, clubbing, sporting events and noisy industrial environments

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Limitations

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• Were only available as a one size fits all

•Now available in baby blue for the smaller ear canal

Baby blue ER 20’s Standard ER-20s

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Custom fit filtered earplugs

Elacin ER FlexComfort

• Designed for your ear using medical grade silicon

•Fitted with a filter - choose the amount of noise reduction you need

•Hear sounds as normal, just quieter

•Comfortable and discreet

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Who uses our custom earplugs?

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Noisy Industry Professionals

Shooters MusiciansMotorsports

Light sleepers

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