Let’s start with the bad news first: Hearing loss is both irreversible and, in a sense, insidious. Irreversible because to whatever extent your hearing might be diminished, there is no way to “gain back” that loss. Insidious because hearing loss typically creeps up on you and, to an extent, can go unnoticed. That’s because we […]
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Why Suppressors Aren’t Enough: The Case for Custom Digital Hearing Protection
We all know that firing guns regularly can cause hearing damage. That’s why some shooters try to minimize noise levels from gun blasts by using suppressors or “silencers”. While suppressors do reduce peak noise levels, that’s not the whole story, as suppressors alone aren’t sufficient to protect your hearing long-term. Read on to learn why […]
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The Influence of the Online Landscape on Business and ESP’s Custom Hearing Protection
The online landscape has become a catalyst for reshaping modern business practices, with Amazon leading the way since its establishment in 1994. With its seamless purchasing process and vast array of options, Amazon has set a benchmark that consumers now expect all businesses to meet. From extensive search capabilities to speedy delivery services, Amazon has […]
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Why Apple AirPods Are Not a Replacement for Hearing Protection Devices
With Apple’s AirPod Pro line offering a number of advanced features to improve the listener’s auditory experience, you might be wondering whether high-tech Airpods could be a substitute for a dedicated hearing protection device. AirPods can help to passively protect your hearing by providing a comfortable and secure fit that isolates some external noise, which […]
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Symptoms That Can Occur From Shooting a Gun Without Ear Protection
Concerned about hearing damage after shooting a gun without hearing protection? You should be. A gunshot next to your ear can cause severe harm that negatively affects your hearing for the rest of your life. The need for hearing protection when firing a weapon of any kind cannot be stressed enough. Firing a gun without […]
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Shooting Without Hearing Protection? Here’s What You’re Risking.
Shooting without hearing protection may be appealing in the moment, yet you may live with the consequences for the rest of your life. Perhaps you don’t want to feel inhibited or burdened by ear protection muffs or plugs, or you don’t want to sacrifice the ability to hear speech or listen for certain sounds in […]
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