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1PC Hearing Aids for Elderly Hearing Aids Hearing Amplifier Personal Hearing Amplifier Voice Amplifier YMYNY (1/4)

1PC Hearing Aids for Elderly Hearing Aids Hearing Amplifier Personal Hearing Amplifier Voice Amplifier YMYNY (2/4)

1PC Hearing Aids for Elderly Hearing Aids Hearing Amplifier Personal Hearing Amplifier Voice Amplifier YMYNY (3/4)

1PC Hearing Aids for Elderly Hearing Aids Hearing Amplifier Personal Hearing Amplifier Voice Amplifier YMYNY

£220.61

~~£32.30~~

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Dewalt DWG Jobsite Pro Max Neckband Earphones with Built-in Speakers DWT1902093

£1060.77

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Custom Molded Earplugs, Comfortable Hearing Protection with Percussive Filters for Shooting, Concerts, Work and Travel (EX11) (1/5)

Custom Molded Earplugs, Comfortable Hearing Protection with Percussive Filters for Shooting, Concerts, Work and Travel (EX11) (2/5)

Custom Molded Earplugs, Comfortable Hearing Protection with Percussive Filters for Shooting, Concerts, Work and Travel (EX11) (3/5)

Custom Molded Earplugs, Comfortable Hearing Protection with Percussive Filters for Shooting, Concerts, Work and Travel (EX11)

£360.99

~~£54.75~~

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Moldex WaveBand 1K Banded Earplugs SNR 27 dB Lightweight 12g (1/5)

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Moldex WaveBand 1K Banded Earplugs SNR 27 dB Lightweight 12g (3/5)

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Moldex WaveBand 1K Banded Earplugs SNR 27 dB Lightweight 12g

£80.32

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Festool 577792 Ear Protection GHS 25 I (1/5)

Festool 577792 Ear Protection GHS 25 I (2/5)

Festool 577792 Ear Protection GHS 25 I (3/5)

Festool 577792 Ear Protection GHS 25 I (4/5)

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Festool 577792 Ear Protection GHS 25 I

£1420.99

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Moldex 670001 Jazz-Band Banded Earplugs SNR 23 dB MOL6700 (1/2)

Moldex 670001 Jazz-Band Banded Earplugs SNR 23 dB MOL6700

£120.10

~~£12.41~~

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Moldex MX-7 Ear Protection Earplug with SNR 31 dB, Extra Large Clip-On Earplug (Model 614001) (1/5)

Moldex MX-7 Ear Protection Earplug with SNR 31 dB, Extra Large Clip-On Earplug (Model 614001) (2/5)

Moldex MX-7 Ear Protection Earplug with SNR 31 dB, Extra Large Clip-On Earplug (Model 614001) (3/5)

Moldex MX-7 Ear Protection Earplug with SNR 31 dB, Extra Large Clip-On Earplug (Model 614001) (4/5)

Moldex MX-7 Ear Protection Earplug with SNR 31 dB, Extra Large Clip-On Earplug (Model 614001)

£390.39

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Sealey SSP18F Worksafe® Folding Ear Defenders (1/2)

Sealey SSP18F Worksafe® Folding Ear Defenders (2/2)

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Sealey SSP18F Worksafe® Folding Ear Defenders

£150.30

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Sealey 402/1 Worksafe Corded Ear Plugs (1/5)

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Sealey 402/1 Worksafe Corded Ear Plugs

£50.29

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TIMCo Foldable Ear Defenders 30.4dB One Size

£140.64

~~£16.27~~

Sealey Worksafe&reg Wireless Electronic Ear Defenders 9420 (1/5)

Sealey Worksafe&reg Wireless Electronic Ear Defenders 9420 (2/5)

Sealey Worksafe&reg Wireless Electronic Ear Defenders 9420 (3/5)

Sealey Worksafe&reg Wireless Electronic Ear Defenders 9420 (4/5)

Sealey Worksafe&reg Wireless Electronic Ear Defenders 9420

£510.47

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TIMCo Ear Defenders 27.6dB One Size

£70.48

~~£8.30~~

Sealey Worksafe&reg Ear Defenders - Cat 3 Standard 406

£110.20

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Trend AIR/P/6A AIR/PRO and AIR PRO Max Attachable Additional Ear Defenders (1/6)

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Trend AIR/P/6A AIR/PRO and AIR PRO Max Attachable Additional Ear Defenders (3/6)

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Trend AIR/P/6A AIR/PRO and AIR PRO Max Attachable Additional Ear Defenders (5/6)

Trend AIR/P/6A AIR/PRO and AIR PRO Max Attachable Additional Ear Defenders

£440.95

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Sealey Worksafe&reg Disposable Ear Plugs - 100 Pairs 403/100 (1/3)

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Sealey Worksafe&reg Disposable Ear Plugs - 100 Pairs 403/100

£210.98

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Moldex M4 611001 Hearing Protection Earplugs EN 352-1 SNR 30 dB, Reusable Foam Capsules

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Moldex M4 611001 Hearing Protection Earplugs EN 352-1 SNR 30 dB, Reusable Foam Capsules

£290.83

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Milwaukee Banded Ear Plugs

£70.13

~~£8.39~~

Noise Canceling Sleep Earplugs Waterproof Silicone 33db Noise Canceling Sound Blocking Soft Sleep Earplugs Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring (2 Pairs) (1/5)

Noise Canceling Sleep Earplugs Waterproof Silicone 33db Noise Canceling Sound Blocking Soft Sleep Earplugs Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring (2 Pairs)

£80.99

~~£23.58~~

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Scan Foam Earplugs & Cord, 6 Pairs, SNR 33 dB (1/3)

Scan Foam Earplugs & Cord, 6 Pairs, SNR 33 dB

£70.01

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Ear Caps with Foldable Headband

£50.53

Draper Foldable Ear Defenders Model 82651 – Adjustable, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Work and Leisure (1/5)

Draper Foldable Ear Defenders Model 82651 – Adjustable, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Work and Leisure (2/5)

Draper Foldable Ear Defenders Model 82651 – Adjustable, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Work and Leisure (3/5)

Draper Foldable Ear Defenders Model 82651 – Adjustable, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Work and Leisure (4/5)

Draper Foldable Ear Defenders Model 82651 – Adjustable, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Work and Leisure

£150.69

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M5 Earmuffs SNR 34 dB MOL6120

£340.77

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Ear protectors, noise-canceling headphones, foldable headband-style noise-canceling headphones, noise reduction, adjustable hearing protection, for noisy and stressful environments (1/5)

Ear protectors, noise-canceling headphones, foldable headband-style noise-canceling headphones, noise reduction, adjustable hearing protection, for noisy and stressful environments

£420.69

~~£110.99~~

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Moldex 770001 Pura-Fit Disposable Earplugs, 35 dB Noise Reduction, EN 352-2 Certified, 200 Paired Earplugs (1/3)

Moldex 770001 Pura-Fit Disposable Earplugs, 35 dB Noise Reduction, EN 352-2 Certified, 200 Paired Earplugs (2/3)

Moldex 770001 Pura-Fit Disposable Earplugs, 35 dB Noise Reduction, EN 352-2 Certified, 200 Paired Earplugs (3/3)

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Moldex 770001 Pura-Fit Disposable Earplugs, 35 dB Noise Reduction, EN 352-2 Certified, 200 Paired Earplugs

£400.41

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Soft Foam Earplugs, 38dB, Highest SNR, 60 Pairs Comfortable Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Studying (Pink) (1/5)

Soft Foam Earplugs, 38dB, Highest SNR, 60 Pairs Comfortable Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Studying (Pink) (2/5)

Soft Foam Earplugs, 38dB, Highest SNR, 60 Pairs Comfortable Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Studying (Pink) (3/5)

Soft Foam Earplugs, 38dB, Highest SNR, 60 Pairs Comfortable Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Studying (Pink) (4/5)

Soft Foam Earplugs, 38dB, Highest SNR, 60 Pairs Comfortable Reusable Earplugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Studying (Pink)

£80.99

~~£23.58~~

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Moldex MelLows PlugStation 500 Refill Earplug Pairs with 22 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR), Model MOL766001

£800.88

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Moldex 640001 Rockets Reusable Earplugs (1 Pair) SNR 30 dB MOL6400

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Moldex 640001 Rockets Reusable Earplugs (1 Pair) SNR 30 dB MOL6400

£50.35

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DeWalt DWG 190-9032 Jobsite Wired Earphones with Noise Isolation and Durable Design (1/2)

DeWalt DWG 190-9032 Jobsite Wired Earphones with Noise Isolation and Durable Design

£270.88

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Scan Earplug Dispenser (250 Pairs)

£430.82

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Earmuffs for dog with reduction the noise Bandeau waterproof - Protection auditory waterproof for dogs For block the noise, quiet, winter, bath, dry (1/5)

Earmuffs for dog with reduction the noise Bandeau waterproof - Protection auditory waterproof for dogs For block the noise, quiet, winter, bath, dry

£110.86

~~£23.71~~

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Grey musical sleep headband – 3.5 mm wired headphones – Soft and breathable polyester fabric – Noise reduction for restful sleep (1/4)

Grey musical sleep headband – 3.5 mm wired headphones – Soft and breathable polyester fabric – Noise reduction for restful sleep (2/4)

Grey musical sleep headband – 3.5 mm wired headphones – Soft and breathable polyester fabric – Noise reduction for restful sleep (3/4)

Grey musical sleep headband – 3.5 mm wired headphones – Soft and breathable polyester fabric – Noise reduction for restful sleep

£110.13

~~£22.27~~

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Scan 2KAC24 Collapsible Ear Defenders with 28 dB Noise Reduction (SNR 28 dB) (1/4)

Scan 2KAC24 Collapsible Ear Defenders with 28 dB Noise Reduction (SNR 28 dB) (2/4)

Scan 2KAC24 Collapsible Ear Defenders with 28 dB Noise Reduction (SNR 28 dB)

£100.64

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Moldex Replacement Foam Pods for Jazz-Band and WaveBand Earplugs 50 Pairs Yellow/Green SNR 27 dB (1/2)

Moldex Replacement Foam Pods for Jazz-Band and WaveBand Earplugs 50 Pairs Yellow/Green SNR 27 dB

£630.31

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Custom-molded soundproof earplugs for sleep, swimming, and travel (1/4)

Custom-molded soundproof earplugs for sleep, swimming, and travel (2/4)

Custom-molded soundproof earplugs for sleep, swimming, and travel (3/4)

Custom-molded soundproof earplugs for sleep, swimming, and travel

£180.49

~~£26.41~~

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Cache-oreilles de protection auditive Bluetooth 5.0 Réduction sonore 40 heures TPU + ABS pour environnements bruyants (1/5)

Cache-oreilles de protection auditive Bluetooth 5.0 Réduction sonore 40 heures TPU + ABS pour environnements bruyants (2/5)

Cache-oreilles de protection auditive Bluetooth 5.0 Réduction sonore 40 heures TPU + ABS pour environnements bruyants (3/5)

Cache-oreilles de protection auditive Bluetooth 5.0 Réduction sonore 40 heures TPU + ABS pour environnements bruyants (4/5)

Cache-oreilles de protection auditive Bluetooth 5.0 Réduction sonore 40 heures TPU + ABS pour environnements bruyants

£360.67

~~£73.34~~

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Vitrex 333140 Tapered Disposable Earplugs SNR 33 dB (5 Pairs) VIT333140

£50.69

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High-Visibility Ear Defenders with 32-33 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) – Model SCAPPEEARDP for Hearing Protection (1/4)

High-Visibility Ear Defenders with 32-33 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) – Model SCAPPEEARDP for Hearing Protection (2/4)

High-Visibility Ear Defenders with 32-33 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) – Model SCAPPEEARDP for Hearing Protection

£150.83

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Winter Warm Bluetooth 5.0 Music Wireless Call Earmuffs (Black) (1/5)

Winter Warm Bluetooth 5.0 Music Wireless Call Earmuffs (Black) (2/5)

Winter Warm Bluetooth 5.0 Music Wireless Call Earmuffs (Black) (3/5)

Winter Warm Bluetooth 5.0 Music Wireless Call Earmuffs (Black)

£240.53

~~£41.70~~

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Moldex 785001 Spark Plugs PlugStation 500 SNR 35 dB (500 Pairs) MOL785001 (1/3)

Moldex 785001 Spark Plugs PlugStation 500 SNR 35 dB (500 Pairs) MOL785001 (2/3)

Moldex 785001 Spark Plugs PlugStation 500 SNR 35 dB (500 Pairs) MOL785001 (3/3)

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Moldex 785001 Spark Plugs PlugStation 500 SNR 35 dB (500 Pairs) MOL785001

£930.67

~~£147.43~~

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High-Noise Reduction Silicone Earplugs (SNr32, 3 Pairs) – Comfortable, Reusable, Ideal for Sleeping, Shooting, and Noise Protection

£80.10

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Draper Disposable Ear Plugs Dispenser Jar – Pack of 50 Pairs for Hearing Protection (1/2)

Draper Disposable Ear Plugs Dispenser Jar – Pack of 50 Pairs for Hearing Protection

£140.81

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Earplugs for Sleeping - Noise Cancelling Earplugs - Super Soft Silicone Earplugs with 6 Pairs of Eartips (1/5)

Earplugs for Sleeping - Noise Cancelling Earplugs - Super Soft Silicone Earplugs with 6 Pairs of Eartips (2/5)

Earplugs for Sleeping - Noise Cancelling Earplugs - Super Soft Silicone Earplugs with 6 Pairs of Eartips (3/5)

Earplugs for Sleeping - Noise Cancelling Earplugs - Super Soft Silicone Earplugs with 6 Pairs of Eartips (4/5)

Earplugs for Sleeping - Noise Cancelling Earplugs - Super Soft Silicone Earplugs with 6 Pairs of Eartips

£90.71

~~£19.42~~

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Extra Large Replacement Ear Pads Compatible with Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones by Wicked Cushions, Wider Ear Opening, Black (1/4)

Extra Large Replacement Ear Pads Compatible with Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones by Wicked Cushions, Wider Ear Opening, Black (2/4)

Extra Large Replacement Ear Pads Compatible with Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones by Wicked Cushions, Wider Ear Opening, Black

£290.34

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Rechargeable Hearing Aids for Seniors 2 Pack Personal Amplifier Adult Hearing Aids LOY (1/4)

Rechargeable Hearing Aids for Seniors 2 Pack Personal Amplifier Adult Hearing Aids LOY (2/4)

Rechargeable Hearing Aids for Seniors 2 Pack Personal Amplifier Adult Hearing Aids LOY (3/4)

Rechargeable Hearing Aids for Seniors 2 Pack Personal Amplifier Adult Hearing Aids LOY

£290.98

~~£42.83~~

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Bluetooth Headband, Bluetooth Sleep Headphones, Wireless Sports Headband with Detachable Stereo Speaker, Washable, for Sleep, Sports, Jogging, Yoga, Insomnia, Travel (1/5)

Bluetooth Headband, Bluetooth Sleep Headphones, Wireless Sports Headband with Detachable Stereo Speaker, Washable, for Sleep, Sports, Jogging, Yoga, Insomnia, Travel

£200.99

~~£31.99~~

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Ear pads for Bose headphones, headphone pads for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement ear pads (1/5)

Ear pads for Bose headphones, headphone pads for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement ear pads (2/5)

Ear pads for Bose headphones, headphone pads for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement ear pads (3/5)

Ear pads for Bose headphones, headphone pads for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement ear pads (4/5)

Ear pads for Bose headphones, headphone pads for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement ear pads

£100.25

~~£20.50~~

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Silicone Ear Plugs, 12 PCS (6 Pairs) Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs for Sleeping Swimming, Travelling Waterproof Ear Plugs for Kids and Adults Moldable Earplugs (1/5)

Silicone Ear Plugs, 12 PCS (6 Pairs) Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs for Sleeping Swimming, Travelling Waterproof Ear Plugs for Kids and Adults Moldable Earplugs

£90.41

~~£18.86~~

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Active noise-canceling headphones for shooting, electronic hearing protection, hearing protection, noise reduction, active hunting headphones, foldable hearing protection headphones (Black) (1/5)

Active noise-canceling headphones for shooting, electronic hearing protection, hearing protection, noise reduction, active hunting headphones, foldable hearing protection headphones (Black)

£300.66

~~£79.72~~

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Bluetooth Headband, Bluetooth Sleep Headphones, Wireless Sports Headband with Detachable Stereo Speaker, Washable, for Sleep, Sports, Jogging, Yoga, Insomnia, Travel

£190.99

~~£39.98~~

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Scan EC-2010L Silicone Earplugs with Pressure-Reducing Design, SNR 24 dB, Pack of 3 Pairs

£100.44

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Soft, cooling gel ear pads for RS160, RS170, RS180, HDR160, HDR170 and HDR170 memory foam headphones – Easy replacement--DTEKGAZ (1/4)

Soft, cooling gel ear pads for RS160, RS170, RS180, HDR160, HDR170 and HDR170 memory foam headphones – Easy replacement--DTEKGAZ (2/4)

Soft, cooling gel ear pads for RS160, RS170, RS180, HDR160, HDR170 and HDR170 memory foam headphones – Easy replacement--DTEKGAZ

£150.11

~~£30.11~~

Ear Pads for Bose Headphones, Headphone Cushions for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement Ear Pads (1/5)

Ear Pads for Bose Headphones, Headphone Cushions for Bose QuietComfort 35II / QC35 / QC25 / QC15 / Ae2 / Ae2i / Ae2w / SoundTrue/SoundLink - Replacement Ear Pads

£210.99

~~£31.22~~

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Adjustable and Comfortable Adult Noise-Canceling Headphones with 38dB SNR Attenuation for Noisy or Stressful Environments - Black- (1/5)

Adjustable and Comfortable Adult Noise-Canceling Headphones with 38dB SNR Attenuation for Noisy or Stressful Environments - Black- (2/5)

Adjustable and Comfortable Adult Noise-Canceling Headphones with 38dB SNR Attenuation for Noisy or Stressful Environments - Black- (3/5)

Adjustable and Comfortable Adult Noise-Canceling Headphones with 38dB SNR Attenuation for Noisy or Stressful Environments - Black-

£220.99

~~£36.78~~

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Moldex 6451 Corded Reusable Twisters® Trio Earplugs SNR 33 dB MOL6451 (1/5)

Moldex 6451 Corded Reusable Twisters® Trio Earplugs SNR 33 dB MOL6451 (2/5)

Moldex 6451 Corded Reusable Twisters® Trio Earplugs SNR 33 dB MOL6451 (3/5)

Moldex 6451 Corded Reusable Twisters® Trio Earplugs SNR 33 dB MOL6451 (4/5)

Moldex 6451 Corded Reusable Twisters® Trio Earplugs SNR 33 dB MOL6451

£50.69

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Scan Tapered Foam Earplugs, 6 Pairs, SNR 33 dB, Re-sealable Cases (1/3)

Scan Tapered Foam Earplugs, 6 Pairs, SNR 33 dB, Re-sealable Cases

£60.17

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Banded Foam Ear Bud Snr27

£60.77

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From a certain level of decibels, noise can become dangerous! It is therefore advisable to protect oneself effectively. A safe solution: noise protection. We have chosen for you a multitude of hearing protections at the best price: noise-canceling headphones, earplugs, headbands,... among recognized brands like HONEYWELL or SINGER FRERES.

Why wear hearing protection?

DIY and gardening activities are unfortunately often synonymous with noise, most often caused by different tools such as drills or lawnmowers, for example.

Contrary to what one might think, the threshold at which noise becomes potentially harmful is quickly reached. Indeed, from 80dB, which corresponds to a very busy street, noises cause auditory fatigue. Then, from 100dB (loud music), the risk becomes more significant and finally, beyond 120dB (jackhammer), the pain threshold is reached and the danger is real.

In French companies, a strict regulation is in force: when sound exposure exceeds 80dB, the employer must provide noise-protection devices. Finally, beyond 85dB, wearing hearing devices becomes mandatory.

How to choose your noise protection?

The choice of noise protection should not be made haphazardly. Indeed, it is necessary to consider the type of use for which you will employ your protection and especially determine the sound level in decibels (dB) emitted by the environment in which the equipment will be used.

A very important parameter that every DIY enthusiast should know to choose their noise protection equipment is the Single Number Rating (SNR). More concretely, this expresses the average noise attenuation of the device and therefore the effectiveness of the protection. For information, the SNR subtracted from the ambient noise level gives the actual noise perceived by the wearer of the device.

What type of protection for which use?

Several types of protections are available on ManoMano: firstly, there are noise-canceling headphones in the form of headbands or shells to attach to a construction helmet, ideal for maximum adaptability.

Generally speaking, headphones can be divided into two categories. First, there are devices that simply protect from noise according to the chosen SNR thanks to the foam layer and shell insulation, also called passive headphones. On the other hand, there are also active headphones or noise-treating headphones, typically more expensive as they feature an electronic device powered by batteries. This type of headphone contains a microphone that records ambient noises and processes them so that the sound returned by the speaker is attenuated.

Some headphones also integrate a sound amplification system allowing the user to hear important sounds such as voices, alarm signals while being isolated from dangerous noises.

For users who need to work in an electrical environment, it is essential to choose a so-called dielectric helmet, which means a helmet integrating a material that does not conduct electricity.

Finally, there are also earplugs, sometimes called stoppers or more vulgarly earbuds. They are inexpensive but often single-use, recommended for frequent changes. We also offer washable noise-reducing plugs with soap and water equipped with a cord, which are particularly suitable for repeated use. Lastly, there are also noise-reducing headbands fitted with plugs, quick to put on and take off, and slip easily into a pocket. They are especially intended for intermittent uses.

As you can see, the range you will find on ManoMano is wide and will allow you to find what you are looking for, whatever your preferences and type of use.

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