Pop concerts, festivals, dance events: they are immensely popular. Unfortunately, there is also a downside. Frequent exposure to excessive noise can lead to hearing damage. A permanent ringing or buzzing in the ear is often the first sign that the ears have been overstrained.
Sound volume is measured in decibels, abbreviated as dB. The more decibels, the louder the noise. There is evidence that listening to sounds above 100 dB for just fifteen minutes can cause lasting hearing damage. Do not underestimate this. Festival sound levels often exceed these limits.
Listening to music safely
François Nicolle supplies custom-made hearing protectors from trusted brands such as Noizezz, Variphone, Intersafe and Crescendo. Special filters and a perfect fit let you hear music and conversations clearly while blocking harmful noise.
Custom-made ‘sleep plugs’
We also provide earplugs with excellent wearing comfort for other situations. For instance: sleeping earplugs for nighttime noise, swimming earplugs to prevent ear pain, motorcycling earplugs for wind protection, flying earplugs to ease air pressure changes, and DIY earplugs for noisy tasks like sawing or drilling.
Choose custom-made hearing protection, make an appointment at one of our shops in Alkmaar or Amsterdam.
Well-known Dutch DJ Michael Mendoza always wears hearing protection while working. “Whenever I have to perform or go out, I always have them in. The sound levels in the clubs where I play easily reach 100 decibels. That’s dangerous if you’re exposed to it for a few hours.”
A significant number of Dutch celebrities suffer from tinnitus. Among them are stylist Fred van Leer, actor Waldemar Torenstra, sports presenter Jeroen Stomphorst and presenter Arjan Lubach. They constantly hear a high-pitched whistling or hissing sound. The cause in many cases: listening to music that is too loud.
