These earplugs help me protect my hearing at loud concerts, and they cost less than $30
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- Concerts are making a comeback, so I got these Mumba earplugs to help protect my hearing.
- The Mumba Concert Earplugs are the cheapest and most comfortable earplugs I've tried.
- They allow me to enjoy live music and loud events while minimizing potential hearing damage.
Before the coronavirus pandemic put a pause on in-person events, I went to a lot of concerts. But while I loved listening to live music, I never gave much thought to the damage it could cause to my hearing. Now that concerts are making a comeback, I'm turning over a new leaf — I'm going to wear earplugs.
According to the CDC, noises measuring above 70 dB over an extended period of time can start damaging your hearing. In my experience going to concerts, I've found that, on average, loud music ranges from 90 dB to 110 dB — as measured by my Apple Watch Series 6. EDM music festivals and raves are even louder.
To test your level of hearing loss, you can try the Mimi app on iOS and Android. It's not going to be as accurate as a hearing test conducted by a professional, but it's neat to get an idea.
I've been lucky enough to avoid any permanent hearing loss or tinnitus, but I have to be careful to keep it that way. That's where earplugs come in. I've tried a couple of different brands, but the Mumba Concert Earplugs have proven to be a solid combination of comfort, affordability, and effectiveness.
Mumba's Concert Earplugs have been a good investment for me, and they're worth considering if you attend a lot of loud events, too.
The Mumba Earplugs are high quality, effective, and comfortable. Compared to Loop brand earplugs that I've tried previously, the Mumba earplugs stay in my ears more securely, and muffle less sound. They also make it easier to hear people around me, which I couldn't do with Loops.
It's important to remember, however, that while earplugs like this can help prevent hearing damage, there will always be a risk associated with concerts and other loud events.
You can order the Mumba Concert Earplugs right now for $22.