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How Loud Is a Gunshot? Decibel Levels and the NRR You Need
September 9, 2026
Most firearms measure between 140 and 175 decibels at the shooter’s ear. A standard pistol round runs around 160 dB. A .308 rifle can push 165 dB. A .22 sits near the bottom of the range. For context, 140 dB is the level at which a single exposure can cause permanent hearing damage. Not damage...
Are Bluetooth Earbuds OSHA Approved for Work?
September 9, 2026
No, and neither is anything else. OSHA does not approve, certify, endorse, or maintain a list of hearing protection products. There is no such thing as an OSHA approved earbud, and any product advertising itself that way is describing something that does not exist. What OSHA does is set an exposure limit and require that...
Switch Your Sound Listening Modes to Match Your Day: The FreeReign XC
July 24, 2026
Here’s a problem most people don’t think about until it’s annoying them: the settings that make music sound good make audiobooks sound bad, the Plugfones FreeReign XC allows you to switch your sound listening modes to your situation. Crank the bass and a podcast turns into mud. Flatten it out for speech and your playlist...
How to Choose Bluetooth Hearing Protection: What the NRR Number Actually Means for Your Job
June 24, 2026
If you’re considering how to choose your Bluetooth hearing protection, you’ve probably noticed every product leads with an NRR number. NRR 25. NRR 29. NRR 24. The number changes, the price changes, and nobody explains what any of it means for the work you’re actually doing. This guide fixes that. By the end you’ll know...
Best Hearing Protection for Shooting (2026): A Buyer’s Guide + Our Top Picks
June 5, 2026
Finding the best hearing protection for shooting is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a gun owner. Every gunshot is an explosion. A standard pistol round clocks in around 160 dB. A .308 rifle can push 165 dB. Your threshold for immediate, permanent hearing damage? 140 dB. That gap closes fast, and...
Best High Fidelity Earplugs: What to Look For and Why It Matters
April 22, 2026
Most people searching for high fidelity earplugs already understand the basic premise — they want hearing protection that does not ruin the sound around them. What most people do not know is what actually separates a genuinely high fidelity earplug from one that simply markets itself that way. This guide breaks down exactly what to...
Are Plugfones for you? Check out some ways you can use Plugfones
Do you find yourself riding down the highway and all you can hear is the sound of the wind whipping around you? Do you work with loud tools or frequent the local shooting range? See some of the ways you can use Plugfones to protect your hearing while enjoying your favorite music.