SoundGear | Arm yourself with the best
Trust your ears to SoundGear
The sound of gun blasts, power tools and industrial machines can damage hearing in a heartbeat. Yet hunters, recreational shooters and workers need to hear clearly to be safe and successful.
SoundGear electronic hearing protection devices answer both needs in a single product — digitally enhancing environmental awareness while simultaneously protecting your hearing from loud noises like gun blasts and engines.
What sound level is considered dangerous for your hearing?
The number of Americans with hearing loss increased from 13.2 million (6.3% of the US population) in 1971 to 20.3 million (8%) in 1991 to 48 million (15.3%) in 2011. Numbers are approximate because of methods used to study the epidemiology of auditory disorders. 1 Currently, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health considers 85 decibels to be a safe noise level. However, the EPA calculated the safe noise level for the public to prevent hearing loss to be a 70-decibel time-weighted average for a 24-hour period. As the decibels increase the amount of time of exposure without hearing protection should decrease. At 90 dB it’s considered “safe” for 2 hours without hearing protection. Increase to 100 dB and it’s considered “safe” for only 15 minutes. Add another 10 dB and the “safe” time is down to 2 minutes. So protecting your hearing today is important for your future.
We are proud to fit SoundGear
Made by Starkey — America’s premier provider of hearing solutions — SoundGear represents the latest advancements in hearing protection and enhancement products. SoundGear’s unique technology enhances external sounds to provide situational awareness and directionality, while still protecting your hearing.
Introducing Phantom
And now, we’re excited to fit Phantom, the world’s first custom, Bluetooth compatible and rechargeable hearing aid and protection device. Phantom delivers benefits no other single product can:
- One, overnight charge ensures you are powered all day long
- Pre-programmed to the most common hearing loss range (Normal to Moderate)
- Automatically protect your ears from loud sounds and gun blasts
- Hear conversations, game and environmental sounds with ease
- Custom molded to your ear for the most precise and personalized fit
- Stream calls, music or other audio wirelessly from your phone
SoundGear is ideal for hunters, shooters, industrial and construction workers, even military personnel and police officers — and is available in three styles:
Custom Fit Electronic
SoundGear Custom Fit electronic hearing protection and enhancement products are for the individual who refuses to compromise when it comes to performance and personalization. Molded to each wearer’s ear for maximum comfort and stability, they feature the most advanced digital technology available.
Instant Fit Electronic
SoundGear Instant Fit electronic hearing protection and enhancement devices are small, light and ready to wear right out of the box. They deliver natural wind reduction and superior all-digital sound quality, and are ideal for anyone looking for an edge, or industrial workers who demand all-day comfort.
Custom Earplugs
For over 50 years, Starkey has been the recognized leader in custom hearing instruments. With SoundGear, we’ve integrated our renowned manufacturing and technology innovation into earplug solutions that deliver the best custom fit hearing protection you’ll find anywhere.
To learn more about SoundGear, please contact us today.
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5308171/