General Advice
What is sound?
Sound is created when something vibrates and sends waves of energy (vibration) into our ears. The vibrations travel through the air or another medium (solid, liquid or gas) to the...
What is sound?
Sound is created when something vibrates and sends waves of energy (vibration) into our ears. The vibrations travel through the air or another medium (solid, liquid or gas) to the...
What is a decibel, and how is it measured?
The decibel (abbreviated dB) is the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound. The decibel scale is a little odd because the human ear is incredibly sensitive. Your...
What is a decibel, and how is it measured?
The decibel (abbreviated dB) is the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound. The decibel scale is a little odd because the human ear is incredibly sensitive. Your...
For party & music
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Hearing protection at festivals and concerts
At any average festival, you can suffer permanent hearing damage within just 5 minutes. Have you ever had a buzz or ring in your ears after going to a festival...
Hearing protection at festivals and concerts
At any average festival, you can suffer permanent hearing damage within just 5 minutes. Have you ever had a buzz or ring in your ears after going to a festival...
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How to choose the right party earplug?
You’re looking for filter earplugs for festivals, concerts and going out. You value good hearing protection but still want to enjoy the music. In terms of universal hearing protection, Alpine offers you...
How to choose the right party earplug?
You’re looking for filter earplugs for festivals, concerts and going out. You value good hearing protection but still want to enjoy the music. In terms of universal hearing protection, Alpine offers you...
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Why do musicians use earplugs?
Every musician benefits from earplugs to protect their hearing or to support their performance. On and around the stage, you’ll often find extremely large speakers and amplifiers. On the one...
Why do musicians use earplugs?
Every musician benefits from earplugs to protect their hearing or to support their performance. On and around the stage, you’ll often find extremely large speakers and amplifiers. On the one...
For sleeping
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Do earplugs offer complete silence?
Sometimes, all you need is a moment of peace, especially when trying to get some work done with overexcited colleagues around or when the neighbours' kids are being noisy while...
Do earplugs offer complete silence?
Sometimes, all you need is a moment of peace, especially when trying to get some work done with overexcited colleagues around or when the neighbours' kids are being noisy while...
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10 tips to stop snoring
Snoring. A persistent problem that keeps millions of people around the world awake every night. Many people ‘suffer’ from chronic sleep deprivation because of snoring. Large amounts of studies...
10 tips to stop snoring
Snoring. A persistent problem that keeps millions of people around the world awake every night. Many people ‘suffer’ from chronic sleep deprivation because of snoring. Large amounts of studies...
For Motorcycle and Racing
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Hearing protection: a must for every motorcyclist
Many motorcyclists think that they are already adequately protected against hearing damage by wearing a motorcycle helmet. Unfortunately, even with a helmet on, you risk getting a permanent ring in...
Hearing protection: a must for every motorcyclist
Many motorcyclists think that they are already adequately protected against hearing damage by wearing a motorcycle helmet. Unfortunately, even with a helmet on, you risk getting a permanent ring in...
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Do motorcycle helmets protect against excessive...
Obviously, you need a good motorbike helmet for safety’s sake. However, your ears also deserve protection when you are riding. The volume of wind noise in your bike helmet can...
Do motorcycle helmets protect against excessive...
Obviously, you need a good motorbike helmet for safety’s sake. However, your ears also deserve protection when you are riding. The volume of wind noise in your bike helmet can...
For baby & kids
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Autism and hearing protection
Over sensitiveness to sound is very common among people with autism. If you suffer from over sensitiveness to sound, wearing hearing protection could help you. For example, at work or...
Autism and hearing protection
Over sensitiveness to sound is very common among people with autism. If you suffer from over sensitiveness to sound, wearing hearing protection could help you. For example, at work or...
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Hearing protection for babies and toddlers
Baby and toddler ears are extremely vulnerable. They develop substantially during the first few years of your child's life. Parents often expose their children to loud noise without being aware that...
Hearing protection for babies and toddlers
Baby and toddler ears are extremely vulnerable. They develop substantially during the first few years of your child's life. Parents often expose their children to loud noise without being aware that...
For travel & watersports
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Earplugs for scuba diving
Because you are in contact with water when swimming and diving, water will get into your ears. Some people can have serious discomfort because of this, or are extremely susceptible to...
Earplugs for scuba diving
Because you are in contact with water when swimming and diving, water will get into your ears. Some people can have serious discomfort because of this, or are extremely susceptible to...
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How to avoid being irritated by noise on your h...
What has for years been the biggest annoyance among holidaymakers? Noise disturbance! It is also surprising that the popular big cities of Paris and Rome are in the top 10...
How to avoid being irritated by noise on your h...
What has for years been the biggest annoyance among holidaymakers? Noise disturbance! It is also surprising that the popular big cities of Paris and Rome are in the top 10...
For work & DIY project
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Hearing protection for DIY projects
Noise-induced hearing damage is still a common problem in the construction sector. One in five construction workers suffers from hearing damage and noise-induced hearing loss has been found in 13...
Hearing protection for DIY projects
Noise-induced hearing damage is still a common problem in the construction sector. One in five construction workers suffers from hearing damage and noise-induced hearing loss has been found in 13...
