Custom earplugs for your leisure time
One pair of earplugs for the festival, the motorcycle and the night flight? That works, if you choose the filter well. Here you can read how to choose earplugs for your hobbies, what they cost and how to make them truly yours.
One pair for several situations
You choose one pair of custom earplugs with one filter. If you use them for different things, choose the filter for your main situation, or talk to us about a second filter.
A DM filter sounds best with music, while a DR 15 or DR 20 gives more calm at night. If you go out more often than you sleep badly, choose DM.
Earplugs for concertsFlat attenuation works for both. Wind noise and music get quieter, while voices and sound stay natural.
Earplugs for motorcyclistsAll situations where you want calm but still want to stay reachable. A light to medium DR filter suits all three.
Earplugs for travellingThe Earplugs for hunting and shooting have a DIM impulse filter that gives extra protection with peaks. The Earplugs for fireworks are made for loud bangs.
Hearing protection for huntingFor the school musical, King's Day (Koningsdag) or New Year's Eve. For music activities for children up to and including 13, 91 dB(A) is the agreed maximum. Ears are still growing, so have the fit checked regularly.
View Earplugs for childrenWith our logo print, which is patent pending, the earplugs of your brass band, motorcycle club or hunting association are instantly recognisable. Your own logo is available from 10 pairs.
Custom earplugs with your logoHow to choose earplugs for your leisure time
Start with where you wear them most
The fit is the same for every use, custom earplugs made from an impression of your ear. The difference is in the filter. So first think about where you wear your earplugs most often and how loud it is there. At a festival, under the agreements in the music sector, the sound can reach 103 dB(A). Under a motorcycle helmet on the motorway it is around 94 dB, and in an aircraft cabin about 75 to 85 dB(A). On the pages for each use above, you will find the details and sources for each situation.
Then choose enough protection to stay safe, but no more than you need. With too much protection you understand people less well and you are more likely to take your earplugs out. See also overprotection.
Choose acrylic or silicone
Hard acrylic is firm, durable and easy to clean, and is the basis of the price. Silicone is soft and flexible, and comfortable for long wear, under a helmet or if you sleep on your side. For this you pay a small extra cost. More in acrylic or silicone, which should you choose?
If you mainly wear them in bed, read sleeping with custom earplugs.
Make them yours
You are more likely to wear hearing protection you like. Choose a colour (clear, black, white, green, red, blue or a custom colour), a jewel in silver, gold or rose gold, or from 10 pairs your own design with our logo print, which is patent pending. A colour that stands out is also easier to find. All the options are on personalise. Which colour goes in which ear is explained in which colour custom earplug goes in which ear?
What it costs and how it works
The price depends on the use, the material, the colour and any extras. The DR filter is included. For a DM, DI or DIM filter, a jewel or a logo you pay an extra cost. The current prices are on custom earplug prices. Some supplementary health insurance policies (aanvullende verzekering) cover custom earplugs, fully or in part. Check your policy.
It works in three steps. You design your earplugs online in Design your earplugs, have your ear impressions taken at a partner hearing centre and pay there. The ear impressions are included in the price. Your earplugs are ready about three weeks after your ear impressions are taken. How the ear impressions are taken is explained in how is an ear impression taken?
Whether your health insurer contributes is explained in are custom earplugs reimbursed?
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Questions about earplugs for leisure
Can I use one pair of earplugs for several hobbies?
Yes. Choose the filter for your main situation. Because the filter is interchangeable, you can also talk to us about a second filter.
How long does it take before I have my earplugs?
Your earplugs are ready about three weeks after your ear impressions are taken at the hearing centre.
Are custom earplugs reimbursed?
Some supplementary health insurance policies (aanvullende verzekering) cover hearing protection or custom earplugs, fully or in part. That differs per policy. Keep your invoice for the claim.
Are custom earplugs suitable for children?
Yes, there are Earplugs for children. Because ears are still growing, have the fit checked regularly.
How are they different from earplugs from the chemist?
Universal earplugs come in standard sizes and are often for single use. Custom earplugs are made from an impression of your ear, last about 4 to 5 years as a guide if you look after them well, and have a membrane filter that reduces sound more evenly. Read more about the lifespan of custom earplugs and in our cost-benefit analysis.