Ear protection might seem like a modern convenience, but throughout history, people have found creative—sometimes downright bizarre—ways to shield their ears from unwanted noise. Before we had the luxury of silicone earplugs or high-tech noise-canceling earmuffs, humans relied on everything from wax to wool to avoid the racket of the world.
Ear protection might seem like a modern convenience, but throughout history, people have found creative—sometimes downright bizarre—ways to shield their ears from unwanted noise. Before we had the luxury of silicone earplugs or high-tech noise-canceling earmuffs, humans relied on everything from wax to wool to avoid the racket of the...
If you’re struggling to sleep through noisy nights, you’re not alone. From snoring partners to urban soundscapes, the quest for peaceful slumber often starts with the right pair of earplugs. With 2025 offering some of the most innovative and comfortable earplug designs yet, here’s a guide to the best sleeping earplugs you can invest in this year.
If you’re struggling to sleep through noisy nights, you’re not alone. From snoring partners to urban soundscapes, the quest for peaceful slumber often starts with the right pair of earplugs. With 2025 offering some of the most innovative and comfortable earplug designs yet, here’s a guide to the best sleeping...
As sponsors of this year’s event, Earjobs is committed to raising awareness about tinnitus, its causes, and how to manage it effectively. Whether you experience occasional ringing or persistent buzzing, understanding tinnitus is the first step toward protecting your hearing and improving your quality of life.
As sponsors of this year’s event, Earjobs is committed to raising awareness about tinnitus, its causes, and how to manage it effectively. Whether you experience occasional ringing or persistent buzzing, understanding tinnitus is the first step toward protecting your hearing and improving your quality of life.
The idea of alien civilizations has always fascinated us, sparking countless debates about what life might look like beyond Earth. But while we often imagine their advanced technologies or unusual appearances, there’s a lesser-considered aspect of extraterrestrial life: their relationship with sound. If sound exists on their planets, could aliens have developed their own version of earplugs or hearing protection?...
The idea of alien civilizations has always fascinated us, sparking countless debates about what life might look like beyond Earth. But while we often imagine their advanced technologies or unusual appearances, there’s a lesser-considered aspect of extraterrestrial life: their relationship with sound. If sound exists on their planets, could aliens...
In a world increasingly defined by the hum of traffic, the buzz of notifications, and the endless chatter of modern life, silence is becoming a rare and coveted commodity. For many of us, true silence—the kind that envelops us in stillness and allows our minds to breathe—feels almost impossible to attain. But why is silence slipping away, and what does...
In a world increasingly defined by the hum of traffic, the buzz of notifications, and the endless chatter of modern life, silence is becoming a rare and coveted commodity. For many of us, true silence—the kind that envelops us in stillness and allows our minds to breathe—feels almost impossible to...
Noise-cancelling headphones have become a staple for many of us, whether we’re commuting, working in a noisy office, or simply enjoying our favorite music. But beyond their ability to block out distractions, do these headphones actually protect your hearing? Let’s break it down—and uncover some potential risks you should be aware of.
Noise-cancelling headphones have become a staple for many of us, whether we’re commuting, working in a noisy office, or simply enjoying our favorite music. But beyond their ability to block out distractions, do these headphones actually protect your hearing? Let’s break it down—and uncover some potential risks you should be...
When shopping for hearing protection, you might come across terms like "Class 5 Hearing Protection." But what does it mean, and why is it important? At Earjobs, we're passionate about helping Australians protect their hearing, so let’s break it down for you. What Does Class 5 Mean? In Australia, hearing protection is classified according to its level of noise reduction,...
When shopping for hearing protection, you might come across terms like "Class 5 Hearing Protection." But what does it mean, and why is it important? At Earjobs, we're passionate about helping Australians protect their hearing, so let’s break it down for you. What Does Class 5 Mean? In Australia, hearing...
Musicians, audio professionals, and music students are exposed to high sound levels regularly, whether in rehearsals, live performances, or studio settings. Over time, prolonged exposure to loud sound can lead to permanent hearing damage, including tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Given that hearing is central to music, preserving auditory health while maintaining sound fidelity is...
Musicians, audio professionals, and music students are exposed to high sound levels regularly, whether in rehearsals, live performances, or studio settings. Over time, prolonged exposure to loud sound can lead to permanent hearing damage, including tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Given that hearing is central...
