With party season fast approaching, it’s time to invest in something that'll help protect your biggest asset. No, not your new fit, your hearing!
There’s nothing worse than waking up from the best gig from the night before to a piercing ringing in your ears. According to the Department of Health and Age Care, “Around 3.6 million Australians have some level of hearing loss, with noise exposure being one of the biggest causes of preventable hearing loss”.
So what’s a good cause of action this summer to prevent yourself from becoming another statistic? Grab the best festival earplugs you can find! Don’t have the time or patience to dig through all the Google reviews? Have no fear because we have done all the groundwork for you.
A guide to the best festival earplugs this summer
- This list contains the best festival earplugs for this summer’s season
- It features a short review of each product’s features and price range
- Where you can grab a pair before the gig
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With options that are reusable, comfortable, stylish and affordable, and most importantly won’t make the music sound all muffled, there is no excuse not to grab a pair to wear now or at that sale (with the name we won’t say) coming up at the end of the month.
You might even be able to add a pair to your wish list so that the fam can grab you a pair for Christmas. This year, invest in your future and listen the best way you can with the best festival earplugs.
Premium
Loop – Experience 2 Plus
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You would not have missed Loop on your socials. Their branding game is strong, and apart from their minimalist aesthetics, these little circles have “high-quality protection from damaging noise”.
Experience 2 Plus gives you quality sound but at a reduced volume. There is a range of colours you can choose from too, to help match your outfit of the day. The site helps you select the best pair that suits all your audio needs and for under $65, they are a steal for noise cancellation. When it comes to picking something popular, cute and not too expensive, Loop are this year’s best festival earplugs
Vibes –Hi-Fi Earplugs
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If you’re still looking for premium quality for a lower cost, Vibes Hifi plugs will take you back for under $45. @ith three interchangeable ear tip fits and a small case, the sound-enhancing acoustic filters are designed to “enhance your live sound experience”. They also have clear ends so are virtually invisible to see. These are the best festival earplugs for a more natural-sounding festival.
Medium
PACS –Loud Music Earplugs
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For mid-priced ear protection PACS has you covered with their Loud Music earplugs range that are designed specifically for those “who live and breathe music”. These plugs have Patented Noise Reduction Technology for festival-ready protection. For under $30, this Australian-owned company which has been in business since 2005 is providing the most affordable best festival earplugs.
Eargasm – High Fidelity Earplugs
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The name may sound ridiculous but these clear smaller silicon plugs are “for concerts, noise sensitivity [and] tinnitus relief”. With the elongated pull tab for easy removal, ventilated tips, a cute tin carry case and “up to 21 dB of noise reduction” for just over $40, this cool LA start-up is providing the most innovative best festival earplugs for this summer and all year round.
Budget
Loziemi
On a more affordable scale and if you have a few days up your sleeve before attending your event you can jump online and grab some reusable noise chancellors from Loziemi.
Although they may not have the best quality, for under than $20 you will be able to have the same look as Loop and Vibe. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to choose your colour scheme as they only come in red and black but they can be the best festival earplugs for the price.
Macks
If you’re really strapped for cash, you can’t go wrong with the old faithful foam plug. They may not be the most bougie but they will do the trick when it comes to last-minute sound protection.
Sure, they might leave the sound a little muffled, but it’s far better than damaging your hearing when the stage is particularly loud. Grab a pack from Coles or Chemist Warehouse, coming in at a whopping $1, or if you forget, you should be able to grab some at your festival’s medical tent or sunscreen station.
For more information about hearing loss and prevention head here.
