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Keyboards, phone calls, a building site outside the window: concentration needs quiet. What Work+ (SNR 33 dB) and Strong+ (SNR 23 dB) do in the office, and where passive hearing protection beats noise-cancelling headphones.

Concerts and festivals usually sit between 100 and 110 dB. Which earplugs preserve the sound and how to insert them correctly.

Some children react to noise more sensitively than others: supermarket, nursery, birthdays, restaurants. How earmuffs or earplugs can help as a tool, when they make sense and what they cannot do.

Classrooms reach 60 to 80 dB during lessons, far more at break time and in the canteen. When hearing protection makes sense for schoolchildren and which models fit.

White noise is standard in many nurseries. What the steady hiss actually does, which volume and distance are reasonable, and what the Calm+ go (12 sounds, 5 levels, maximum 60 dB) can and cannot do.

Firecrackers reach 120 to 150 dB; one bang is enough for ringing ears on New Year's morning. Which hearing protection fits: Strong+, Music+, Work+ and Sleep+ for the night after.

Fireworks reach peak levels of 120 dB and more. How to choose the right hearing protection for babies, children and adults on New Year's Eve.

Will I still hear the alarm? Does it press when I sleep on my side? How long does it take to get used to? The typical questions before the first night with earplugs, answered for Sleep+ (SNR 22 dB) and Soft+ (SNR 27 dB).

Reusable membrane filter earplugs need little care, but the right kind. How to clean flanges and filter, what never to do, and how to tell when a plug needs replacing.

Dogs and cats hear far higher frequencies than we do and are often badly frightened by fireworks. What really helps, why we do not sell hearing protection for animals, and how to plan the evening.

Prevent snoring: Tips for a quiet night Snoring affects almost one in two of us and can be a real burden not only for those affected, but also for their partners. But what exactly happens when we snore and what...

Hyperacusis, or hypersensitivity to sound, is a condition in which even everyday sounds can be disturbing to those affected, which would not be the case for people with normal hearing. In extreme cases, the sensitivity to sound can become so...

Sleep consists of four main phases, which are characterized by different brain wave patterns. These phases are usually repeated 4 to 6 times per night and last about 90 minutes each. The first three phases - falling asleep phase, light...

Why is hearing protection so important? To answer this question correctly, let's start with the basics and delve into the exciting world of hearing together. Our ear is a masterpiece, composed of three main parts: outer ear, middle ear and...

Hearing protection is designed to protect people from harmful noise levels by reducing the sounds to such an extent that they are no longer harmful to us. Noise is a part of many jobs, which is why hearing protection is...

Misophonia is a hypersensitivity to certain everyday sounds and is usually described by sufferers as anger and hatred. It is thought to be a neurological and/or psychological disorder.

First festival and still no idea what to take with you? Don't worry, here you'll find a list of everything you need to have a stress-free and unforgettable festival experience. Tested and refined by tried and tested festival goers.

The ability to concentrate develops at kindergarten age and is further refined during the school years. Although it cannot be fully trained, there are still ways to promote attention. In this article we have compiled 5 effective tips for this collected.

Birds don't have visible ears. However, sounds are particularly important for birds, as they communicate through sounds. Calling to find mates or warning of enemies are just two situations where sounds play an essential role. So, how do birds hear?

SNR stands for Single Number Rating and provides information about the protective effect of hearing protection products. The SNR value is an averaged attenuation value across all relevant frequencies, as sound attenuation naturally varies depending on the frequency. The SNR value is expressed in decibels (dB).

How do I get a restful night's sleep? We have summarized 8 realistic tips here that are guaranteed to improve your sleep in the long term. Sweet dreams!