Hearing protection is important in many environments, including concerts, noisy workplaces, and for recreational activities such as hunting and motorsports. The UW Speech and Hearing Clinic provides custom and universal hearing protection designed for comfort, safety, and effective noise reduction.
Our audiologists help patients select hearing protection based on their specific listening environments, activities, and comfort preferences.
Musicians’ Hearing Program
Our Musicians’ Hearing Program is designed for musicians, music lovers, and people who work in the music industry.
The program includes a comprehensive hearing evaluation with specialized testing to detect subtle changes in hearing that can occur with music exposure. Our audiologists provide personalized consultations about hearing protection for different music environments.
We also fit custom musicians’ earplugs, which reduce sound levels while preserving the quality and clarity of music. These earplugs are beneficial for musicians, concert-goers, and employees of loud bars, clubs, or concert venues. The clinic also takes ear impressions for custom in-ear monitors.
Custom and Universal Earplugs
The UW Speech and Hearing Clinic provides comfortable earplugs for work, recreation, and everyday noise protection. Options include both universal and custom-made earplugs.
Specialized earplugs are available for:
- Noisy work environments
- Yard work or power tools
- Hunting or shooting sports
- Sleeping or reducing environmental noise
- Concerts
Custom earplugs are available in a variety of colors and styles for comfort and personal preference.
Swim Plugs
We provide custom swim earplugs for children and adults. These earplugs help keep water out of the ears while swimming or bathing and are often recommended for people who experience frequent ear infections or have ear tubes.
