Custom ear plugs in Perth
We take impressions of your ears for custom hearing protection made by Pacific Ears, for loud work, music, sleep and swimming.
5.017 Google reviews- 10 working daysUsual wait from impressions to collection
- Pacific EarsMade in Australia and tested to Australian standards
- Class 5 optionsCertified to AS/NZS 1270 for very noisy work
- 3 to 4 yearsHow often new impressions are recommended
Ear plugs
At a glance
Specialist Hearing Services takes ear impressions for custom ear plugs at its Mount Hawthorn clinic in Perth, in partnership with Pacific Ears, an Australian manufacturer of custom hearing protection. There are plugs for loud work, music, sleep, swimming and shooting. Impressions go to Pacific Ears on the day, and the plugs usually arrive back at the clinic within 10 working days.
Pacific Ears
Types of custom plug
Pacific Ears makes its plugs in Australia and tests them to Australian standards.
Noise plugs
Pacific Ears' PACS Pro plugs take filters you can swap to change how much sound gets through. Depending on the filter, they reduce sound by about 10 to 31 decibels, and they are designed to keep speech clear. Higher-reduction models, such as the PACS Pro27, are made for mining, heavy industry and motorsport, and PACS Work plugs are made for industrial sites. Some options are certified to Class 5 under AS/NZS 1270, the Australian standard for hearing protectors.
Worth knowing
Loud noise over a long time gradually damages the hair cells in the inner ear, and that damage cannot be repaired. If you already have tinnitus, loud sound can make it worse.
Musicians' plugs
The PACS Pro17 is the model Pacific Ears commonly recommends for musicians, people who go to a lot of concerts, and aviation crew. High-fidelity music plugs are also available. They are designed to lower the volume while keeping music and speech clear.
Worth knowing
The filters can be swapped, so you can choose how much sound gets through for a rehearsal, a performance or a night out.
Swim plugs
Custom swimming plugs keep water out of the ear canal when you swim, bathe or shower.
Worth knowing
Swim plugs can be made for adults and children.
Sleep plugs
Pacific Ears' SleepSound plugs are made for sleeping, including for people who work shifts and sleep during the day.
Worth knowing
They are moulded to the shape of your own ear canal.
As well as plugs for noise, music, swimming and sleep, Pacific Ears makes shooting protection, communication earpieces for work such as broadcasting, security and emergency services, and custom tips for everyday earbuds.
The process
How they are made
- 1
Impressions at the clinic
We take an impression of each ear, a soft mould of the shape of your ear canal.
- 2
Sent the same day
The impressions go to Pacific Ears on the day they are taken.
- 3
About 10 working days
Your plugs usually arrive back at the clinic within 10 working days, ready to collect.
Please call the clinic on (08) 9387 3335 to book an impression appointment.
Cost
What custom plugs cost
You pay the price Pacific Ears lists on its website for the product you choose, plus a clinic fee for taking the impressions and handling the order. Reception can tell you the current impression fee when you book.
Who you will see
The clinicians who run this appointment
Chris van Wijngaarden and Dayle Hensman see patients at the clinic.
Director, Senior Clinician & Certified Lyric Provider
Chris van Wijngaarden
Dip. Audiometry · Member of the Australian College of Audiology (ACAud), incorporating HAASA
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Senior Audiologist & Certified Lyric Provider
Dayle Hensman
BA Speech Pathology & Audiology · MAudA CCP
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Had a great experience with Specialist Hearing Services. Chris provided excellent advice and service in manufacturing my motor earplugs. Highly recommend!
It depends on the filter or model. Pacific Ears' PACS Pro filters reduce sound by about 10 to 31 decibels, and some options are certified to Class 5 under AS/NZS 1270 for very noisy workplaces. The right level depends on the noise you are in, which we talk through at the appointment.
The impression appointment is short. We send the impressions to Pacific Ears the same day, and the plugs usually arrive back at the clinic within 10 working days.
You pay the price Pacific Ears lists for the product you choose, plus our fee for taking the impressions and handling the order. Ask reception for the current impression fee.
Pacific Ears says its custom plugs have no set lifespan if you look after them. It recommends new impressions every 3 to 4 years, because the shape of the ear canal can change and affect the fit and comfort.
Yes. They are often made for children who have had grommets, tiny tubes placed in the eardrum, and need to keep water out of the ear while swimming or bathing.
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