Designed by audiologists and acousticians at MIT, EAROS makes reusable acoustic filters that lower dangerous sound while preserving the clarity of music, speech, and surrounding activity. The New York City-headquartered company manufactures its hearing protection in New Jersey, using patented sound-bore and fit technology for settings ranging from concerts to racetracks and industrial work. Its limited-edition collaboration with Hendrick Motorsports brings the same high-fidelity protection to NASCAR fans and motorsport environments.
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1of1 CustomFounded in New York City in 2012, 1of1 Custom makes precision-molded hearing protection and in-ear audio systems for musicians, DJs, performers, and everyday listeners. The company’s custom-fit designs aim to reduce harmful sound while preserving clarity, and its products are handcrafted in the USA for use on stage, in studios, and at home. With tens of thousands of custom fits delivered worldwide, 1of1 Custom has expanded from its New York roots to locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Nashville.NEW YORK, NY
SensGardSensGard makes lightweight, non-electronic hearing protection built around patented Zwislocki Ear Muffler (ZEM) acoustic-chamber technology, redirecting harmful sound while preserving speech and awareness. The company’s work grew from auditory scientist Dr. Jozef Zwislocki’s research at Harvard, with the SG-31 later receiving the 2009 Frost & Sullivan North American Product Innovation Award. SensGard products are made in the USA as a compact alternative to foam plugs and bulky earmuffs.EAST ROCHESTER, NY
YouTuneHearingFounded by audiologist Dr. Jeremiah Smith, YouTuneHearing makes hearing-protection earplugs and earphones in the USA that let users adjust or switch sound reduction without removing the devices. Its system spans everyday noise, concerts and impulse sounds, combining hearing protection with music listening and communication. The company has delivered its initial devices in the United States and 57 countries and holds a Department of Defense contract for advanced hearing-protection technology.OAKWOOD, OH
EARPEACEFounded by Jay Clark after a ringing-ear experience at Trinidad’s Carnival, EARPEACE began as a 2010 SXSW launch built around a simple idea: hearing protection should not take people out of the experience. The company is known for developing discreet, comfortable earplugs that lower volume while preserving sound clarity, a focus reflected in its patented PRO line and more than 15 years of work in hearing health.