How does our hearing work?

Why is hearing protection so important? To answer this question correctly, let's start with the basics and delve into the exciting world of hearing together.

Our ear is a masterpiece, composed of three main parts: outer ear, middle ear and inner ear, along with the auditory nerve.

• The outer ear : This is where the acoustic journey begins. The outer ear, consisting of the pinna and an ear canal up to 3.5 cm long, receives sound waves. The unique shape of the pinna intensifies and focuses the captured sound waves, making it easier to locate sound sources.
• The middle ear : The ear continues into the tympanic cavity – an air-filled space in the middle ear. Air flows from the nasopharynx into this area through the Eustachian tube. The middle ear contains the auditory ossicles: the anvil, malleus, and stapes, which together form the ossicular chain.
• The inner ear : Sound waves reach the eardrum in the middle ear and cause it to vibrate. These vibrations are transmitted through the auditory ossicles to the oval window, which marks the transition to the inner ear. This is where the cochlea sits—the heart of sound conversion. Within the cochlea, hair cells convert the vibrations into electrical impulses, which are sent via the auditory nerve to the brain, where they are converted into intelligible sounds.

Why hearing protection is essential

If this finely tuned system is damaged, it results in hearing impairment. Therefore, preventative protection is essential, starting at a young age.

For music lovers who don't want to miss concerts, festivals, and parties, our Music+ hearing protection earplugs are ideal. They reduce the volume without compromising sound quality, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music safely and without worry.

But noise pollution doesn't just lurk at large events. Our hearing is also exposed to numerous sources of noise in everyday life – whether on the train, at work, or at home. Our Invisible+ hearing protection, with its discreet, transparent design, offers reliable protection in every situation.

Protect your hearing proactively – because good hearing means quality of life.