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“You have to protect your ears. I'm ready for the gig.”
DJ UMEK Techno DJ and producer
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“As a DJ, everything depends on the sound. That's exactly why I wear hearing protection.”
Nina W Techno DJ
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“Taking good care of my ears has become just as much a part of festival season as the music itself.”
Roxy Nox DJ, Tech House and Techno
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“Musicians absolutely need earplugs when they go to concerts. You're saving your hearing for later, when you need it even more.”
Jernej Šavel Guitarist, Dubioza Kolektiv
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“I can warmly recommend getting yourselves hearing protection. Get one from BOLLSEN and you can't go wrong.”
Technotürke Techno DJ and creator
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“If you work in music or spend a lot of time in clubs: Bollsen SoundPRO. Would recommend them even without this being a partnership.”
XPQ-21 Post-punk, industrial, EBM band
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“As a DJ and festival-goer, hearing protection has become an absolute must-have for me.”
DJ Valquency DJ
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“Protect your ears, keep the music loud!”
Michelle Rosendahl Dancer and creator
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“Music is my passion, which is exactly why I protect my hearing.”
Lena Lénara Dancer
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“As a DJ, my hearing is one of my most important tools.”
Paal 12 DJ and producer
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“That's why we wear BOLLSEN earplugs at every gig. Look after your ears, you only get this one pair.”
Flash Forward Tekno DJ duo
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“The best nights are the ones you can still hear the next morning.”
Bjørnson Techno DJ and producer
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“They help me enjoy the music without putting unnecessary strain on my hearing.”
Manrick Stapez Techno producer and DJ, Berlin · translated from German
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“They protect your hearing while preserving the quality of the music—something that's essential for me as a DJ and just as important for anyone who loves festivals and clubs.”
DJ Tornadotoni DJ and curator, Switzerland
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“Music can be loud, just not at the cost of my ears.”
Franziska Pritsch Shuffle dancer · translated from German
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“Thank you to … BOLLSEN for highlighting the importance of hearing protection.”
Christian J. Dobrev Multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer
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Recommends earplugs at every event, in a video with our partner Amalu.
Sam Wolfe DJ and producer
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Recommends Music SoundPRO for metal concerts.
Schwermetallisch TV Metal journalist and reviewer
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Recommends BOLLSEN earplugs for dance events.
HOUSE FEVER House dance event, Szczecin
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“Absolutely thrilled with everything. And I'm usually very critical.”
Gaja Filač Actress, translated from Slovenian
“After using earplugs, the couple … became even more emotionally connected, because both of them were well rested and therefore kinder to one another.”
Melita Kuhar Relationship and family counsellor, translated from Slovenian
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She put her own brand name on our earplug.
Rita Zeuner Ohrginal Hörakustik, TOP 100 hearing specialist
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“Protect your ears, especially at concerts, around noise and when travelling.”
Camino Akustik Hearing acousticians, Bavaria
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Wears BOLLSEN at the dental chair, every working day.
Dr. med. dent. Anita Stadler Dentist, Munich
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“A powerlifting competition is louder, but the noise in the dental office is more harmful, because it's long-term noise.”
Dr. med. dent. Jure Rus Dentist
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Above 85 dB, long exposure can damage hearing. Pick yours and find the right earplugs.
Partner snoring
Power tools, machinery
Concerts and clubs
Wind at highway speed
Swimming, showering, surfing
Everyday loud places
Busy streets, cafés
Chewing, tapping, clicking
Events and school halls
Typical noise levels. Your exposure depends on distance and duration.
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IEMs for everyday listening work on the train and with a modern phone, with trade-offs: a dongle, no mic on the stock cable, cable care and sensible volume.
Read articleAxes, smoothing, target curves, bass shelf, pinna gain and treble air: how to read an IEM graph, where to find independent measurements, and what graphs miss.
Read articleWhat ohms and dB on an IEM spec sheet mean, why low-impedance sensitive IEMs can hiss on some sources, and when a phone dongle is enough.
Read articleA single dynamic driver can outplay a 13-driver IEM for some listeners. What extra drivers, crossovers and tuning actually change, and how to read a driver list.
Read articleDry tools at the nozzle, washable tips, a wipe for the shell and dry 2-pin sockets. How to clean IEMs safely, how often, and how to store them between uses.
Read articleWhy do my IEMs hurt or slip out? Sore ears, pressure or a booming voice usually come down to tip size, depth, cable routing or canal shape. What to try first.
Read articleSome DJs cue in IEMs instead of headphones. How one-ear-in cueing works, what it costs in volume, booth isolation and which tips and models suit a six-hour set.
Read articleMoving from a wedge or amp to IEMs changes how bass and guitar feel. Low-end weight, amp-in-room habits, timing cues and which IEMs suit string players.
Read articleIn-ear monitors isolate and travel well; headphones give a wider stage and no fit fuss. How they compare for listening, mixing and stage, and when to own both.
Read articleWe tested silicone, foam, wax, and custom earplugs for sleeping and ranked each by SNR, comfort, and reusability. Find the right type for your sleep situation.
Read articleFoam too tight? Wax keeps falling out? We compare foam, silicone, and wax earplugs for sleeping so you can finally pick the one that stays comfortable all night.
Read articleTechno legend DJ UMEK shares his expert view on BOLLSEN earplugs for music. Learn why he protects his hearing on stage and trusts sound clarity.
Read articleEar plugs for noise sensitivity lower everyday sound without cutting you off. How they help in busy places, which attenuation to pick and how to wear them.
Read articleA TOP-100 hearing care professional on what makes hearing protection worth trusting, and why fit beats the number on the box.
Read articleEarplugs for dentists: a Munich Zahnärztin on drill noise, tinnitus risk and the SNR 24 dB Life+ she wears at the chair. German-certified.
Read articleMost customers had a great experience. They mention how comfortable the earplugs are and how well they block noise, so they sleep better, and they keep praising the friendly, fast customer care. Many also use them for swimming and riding.
The Music Sound Pro earplugs are excellent! I play in a Samba band and these earplugs protect my hearing while still allowing me to hear what we are all playing. I can also hear what the leader is saying - so just perfect for my needs. There was a very small problem with my order (slight damage to the hygiene seal) and, when I made inquiries about it, the team at Bollsen dealt with the issue quickly and professionally ... and with kindness. Thanks Tom. So, a great experience all ’round for me.
Music SoundPROI had tried many different earplugs to reduce the wind noise on my motorbike. None had really fit well enough, turns out that I have large ear canals, nor reduced the noise to any acceptable level. I tried Bollsen just as another option with expectations a bit low. However, due to their hollow, cone shaped design they fit really well in my ears and reduce the wind roar. I have bought a second pair now! Would thoroughly recommend if you’re having the same troubles that I did.
Bollsen made the interaction of purchasing and receiving the hearing protection plugs a real pleasure. The shipping was fast and the communication was great and the product is fantastic. I use them for my drums and going to concerts as they only take away some of the loudness, but not the range of highs and lows… This is my second time purchasing these.
★★★★★ 4.8 · 1M+ ears protected
AR KI TECH is our own way of finding your size online. AR stands for augmented reality and KI for artificial intelligence (künstliche Intelligenz in German).
We work out which size fits you best and send that one, so your earplugs fit from the first day.
BOLLSEN Hearing Protection is a family-owned company, founded in 2016. We make earplugs that help you sleep and focus, and let you enjoy loud places in comfort.
BOLLSEN Hearing Protection, a family-owned company founded in 2016. We make earplugs that help you sleep and focus, and let you enjoy loud places in comfort.
Our reusable earplugs are made from soft, hypoallergenic silicone, and more than 1 million people wear them.
Yes. Dr. Kurbegovic, MD, a family physician, advises on every design, so comfort and safety come first.
Yes. The design is patented and registered in the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Australia and Japan. You can read more on our intellectual property page.
Every model is independently tested and certified to the European standard for hearing protection. The lab results show how much noise each one blocks.
You may have seen us in Glamour UK, Mixmag, BBC Science Focus or The New York Times Wirecutter.
AR KI TECH is our own way of finding your size online. AR stands for augmented reality and KI for artificial intelligence (künstliche Intelligenz in German).
You take two photos of your ears and upload them. We work out which size fits you best and send that one, so your earplugs fit from the first day.
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