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The 8 Best Earmuffs – Guidebook

Hearing protection is a must when working with loud machines. The ear canal is very sensitive and, in order to remain healthy in the long term, must be adequately protected during noisy work. Earmuffs not only effectively protect against noise, but are also comfortable.

In our checklist , we have summarized all the important criteria for buying, our product recommendations offer a selection of great earmuffs, in which you will also find.

Checklist Earmuffs

Protection
  • Earmuffs are available in different protection classes.
  • The SNR value indicates how well the hearing protector attenuates noise.
  • For example, a hearing protector with an SNR value of 35 dB can reduce a noise level of 100 dB to 65 dB.
  • This means that the higher the SNR value, the greater the protective effect of the hearing protector.
Areas of Application
  • Ear muffs are often used on construction sites, factory floors, sawmills or other noisy environments.
  • Due to the padding around the ears, they are more comfortable to wear than earplugs. They are therefore more suitable for long periods of work.
Other Functions
  • Some models can be paired with the smartphone via Bluetooth. The desired music can then be played – the earmuff becomes a headset with noise-reducing effect.
  • With a radio receiver, music can be received without a smartphone.
  • Replacement earplugs are handy if one side of the hearing protector is defective and needs to be replaced.
  • Basically, all earmuffs are adjustable in size.

Here you can find the top 8 most popular earmuffs.

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The Best Sellers Of Earmuffs

We have compiled the most popular earmuffs for you in this bestseller list.

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Current Offers For Earmuffs

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the area of earmuffs.

FAQ About Earmuffs

When do I need hearing protection?

If the noise level exceeds 80 dB, employers are required by law to provide their employees with hearing protection. 80 dB is generally considered the limit above which sounds are considered “loud” or “noise.”

What does SNR mean for hearing protection?

Hearing protection is available in different protection classes. The SNR value indicates how well the hearing protection attenuates noise. For example, hearing protection with an SNR value of 35 dB can reduce a noise level of 100 dB to 65 dB. This means that the higher the SNR value, the greater the protective effect of the hearing protector

Hearing protection for babies – from when?

Babies should wear hearing protection as soon as they are exposed to a volume of 80 decibels over a period of more than 4 hours. A volume of 110 decibels or more can cause damage to the ear canal.

What does hearing protection cost?

Inexpensive models cost about €10, models with a lot of features cost over €30.

Wolfgang lives with his family in Stuttgart. He has a twelve-year-old daughter and five-year-old twins. When he's not writing product guides for Elternkompass and sharing his experiences with you, he likes to go on bike tours, play Monopoly or read novels.