Most People Who Work at Festivals Accept Hearing Damage as Part of the Job. It Does Not Have to Be.

When the bass is hitting 110 dB and someone needs your attention, you cannot miss a word. BOLLSEN Music SoundPRO reduces volume evenly across all frequencies — speech stays sharp, music stays tonal, your hearing stays intact after a full shift. Independently certified 24 dB attenuation, medical-grade silicone, trusted by over 1,000,000 people. Medical tent, front-of-house security, or standing in the crowd all day — it works the same either way.

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Most People Who Work at Festivals Accept Hearing Damage as Part of the Job. It Does Not Have to Be.

When the bass hits 110 dB and someone needs your attention, you cannot miss a word. BOLLSEN Music SoundPRO keeps speech sharp and music clear, so you can hear the patient over the bass.

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A full day at a festival exposes you to sustained noise levels between 100 and 115 dB. Safe exposure at that level is measured in minutes, not hours. Yet tens of thousands of people, medics, security staff, bar workers, stagehands, and concertgoers, absorb that sound all day with nothing between their ears and permanent damage. Tinnitus does not always announce itself the night of the event. Sometimes it shows up weeks later and never leaves.

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Festival & Event Workers
Stay fully functional across a 12-hour shift in a deafening environment, without the ringing that follows.

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Concert & Gig Audiences
Hear every note clearly and protect your hearing without blocking out the experience you came for.

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Musicians & DJs
Perform night after night without sacrificing the tonal accuracy that defines your craft.

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Nightlife & Bar Staff
Work a full venue shift without the fatigue and hearing strain that builds up across weeks and months.

Festival security worker in hi-vis vest speaking into radio headset at outdoor festival stage

Festival & Event Workers
Stay fully functional across a 12-hour shift in a deafening environment, without the ringing that follows.

Young couple at night-time festival crowd, faces lit by stage lights, arms raised enjoying music

Concert & Gig Audiences
Hear every note clearly and protect your hearing without blocking out the experience you came for.

Male DJ at festival stage turntable setup, crowd visible in background under purple stage lighting

Musicians & DJs
Perform night after night without sacrificing the tonal accuracy that defines your craft.

Female bartender at busy music venue bar handing drink to customer, live music atmosphere in background

Nightlife & Bar Staff
Work a full venue shift without the fatigue and hearing strain that builds up across weeks and months.

10 years of acoustic research and over 1,700 independent laboratory tests

  • Even 24 dB attenuation across all frequencies, so music and speech both stay tonally accurate, not muffled or distorted.
  • Designed specifically for high-decibel environments where you still need to hear conversations clearly.
  • Transparent fit that is virtually invisible, so nobody knows you are wearing them on stage, behind the bar, or in the crowd.
  • Trusted by DJ UMEK and verified by over 10,000 reviews from musicians, event workers, and festival regulars.
  • Certified 24 dB protection: Independently verified by PZT GmbH (Notified Body No. 1974) across 1,700+ tests. Not a brand claim.
  • Even-frequency filter: Reduces volume uniformly so music stays tonal and speech stays intelligible at any volume level.
  • Medical-grade silicone: BPA-free, PVC-free, latex-free. Safe for long-duration wear across full event shifts.
  • Up to 100 uses per pair: Washable and reusable. One pair covers an entire festival season and beyond.
  • AR KI TECH precision fit: Upload two photos of your ears and our AI ships the exact size for your canal. Industry return rate is 15 to 20%. Ours is 3%.
  • Festival and event professionals: medics, security, bar staff, stage crew, and stewards who spend full shifts in 100+ dB environments.
  • Concertgoers and festival audiences who want to hear every detail of a live performance without risking tinnitus afterwards.
  • Musicians, DJs, and sound engineers who need accurate frequency response and long-term hearing health in their career.
  • Anyone who has experienced post-concert ringing and wants to stop accepting it as unavoidable.
  • Snap two photos of your ears with your phone.
  • Our AI determines your exact ear canal size in seconds.
  • Get earplugs precision-matched to your ears delivered in 1 to 3 days.
  • No expensive audiologist. No guessing. No earplugs that fall out at the wrong moment.

Questions? We've got answers.

Foam earplugs muffle everything indiscriminately. They block high frequencies more than low ones, which means music sounds dulled and speech becomes hard to understand. BOLLSEN Music SoundPRO uses an even-frequency acoustic filter that reduces all frequencies by the same 24 dB amount. You hear the same sound, just at a safer volume. That distinction matters enormously when you need to communicate clearly in a loud environment.

Yes. This is actually the core difference between Music SoundPRO and standard hearing protection. Even-frequency attenuation keeps speech intelligible because the natural balance of vowels and consonants stays intact. Radio call, patient assessment, instruction to a colleague, conversation at a gig — you hear it clearly, just at a safer decibel level.

A typical festival main stage runs between 100 and 115 dB. The safe exposure limit for an 8-hour period is 80 dB. With 24 dB of attenuation, you bring a 110 dB environment down to approximately 86 dB, which is within a range where sustained exposure becomes manageable rather than damaging. That 24 dB figure has been independently verified by PZT GmbH, a Notified Body laboratory, across over 1,700 tests. It is not a marketing estimate.

It won’t. This is exactly why an even-frequency filter matters — all frequencies are reduced by the same amount, so the tonal character of the music is preserved. Bass, midrange, and treble stay in the same proportional balance. A lot of music fans say the mix actually sounds better through Music SoundPRO, because listener fatigue drops and the ear can appreciate the full set without getting overwhelmed.

They are made from medical-grade silicone, which is softer and more flexible than the hard plastic used in most reusable earplugs. The fit is low-profile and sits flush with the ear rather than protruding, which reduces pressure during extended wear. Many event workers and musicians wear them across 8 to 12 hour shifts without discomfort. If you are concerned about fit, the AR KI TECH option gives you a size matched precisely to your ear canal from a photo analysis.

AR KI TECH is BOLLSEN’s AI-powered fit service. You upload two photos of your ears and the AI identifies your exact ear canal size. The correctly-sized earplugs are then shipped to you. It is optional but recommended if you have had issues with earplugs not sealing properly or falling out. A correct seal is essential for getting the full 24 dB of protection. Our return rate with AR KI TECH is 3%, compared to an industry average of 15 to 20%.

Each pair is rated for up to 100 uses. They are fully washable under running water. For someone attending regular events or working in live music venues, one pair typically lasts a full season or considerably longer. Compare that to single-use foam earplugs, where each pair costs roughly the same per use but ends up in landfill. Music SoundPRO is made from BPA-free, PVC-free, latex-free silicone and designed to last.

Wear Music SoundPRO to an event. If the protection, comfort, or sound quality falls short of expectations within 40 days of purchase, contact us for a full refund. No conditions, no hoops. We offer 40 days because we want you to test them across real events, not a single night.

Yes. Many people with existing tinnitus use Music SoundPRO specifically to prevent worsening during exposure to loud environments. The product reduces incoming sound levels consistently, which lowers the risk of further cochlear damage at events. It will not cure tinnitus, but it is a practical way to continue attending concerts and working in live music without accelerating the condition. If your tinnitus is severe, speak to an audiologist as well.

No. Music SoundPRO is designed to sit flush with the ear canal opening with a very small, transparent profile. From a normal conversational distance, they are essentially invisible. This matters for event workers who need to maintain a professional appearance, and for concertgoers who do not want to look like they are wearing industrial ear defenders. DJ UMEK wears them on stage. The discretion is part of the design intent.

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DJ UMEK
TECHNO LEGEND & HEARING PROTECTION ADVOCATE

“On stage, sound is everything but so is protecting the ears that make it all possible. I trust BOLLSEN because they keep sound clear and vibrant while protecting what I cannot afford to lose. You have to protect your ears.”

Camino Akustik Expert
AUDIOLOGIST, HEARING PROTECTION & EARPLUGS EXPERT

“Most people working in live music environments underestimate their cumulative exposure. A single festival weekend can inflict months worth of damage on unprotected ears. What makes Music SoundPRO stand out is the flat attenuation curve. Unlike industrial foam plugs, it does not distort the sound profile, which means professionals can use it without compromising their ability to do their job. The 24 dB independent certification is the benchmark I recommend for anyone spending regular time above 90 dB.”

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I work security at a major UK festival every summer. Tried two other brands of music earplugs before these. The difference is immediately obvious. Speech stays completely clear even when a band is going full volume 20 metres away. Wore them for three 12-hour shifts. No ringing afterwards for the first time in four years. These are genuinely high-quality and the attenuation is exactly what they claim.
Jamie F. / Trustpilot
I am a sound engineer and have worn earplugs for years. Most either kill the high end completely or provide nowhere near enough attenuation for a loud festival stage. Music SoundPRO is the first pair I have used where the mix still sounds like a mix. The 24 dB figure is accurate in my experience. German-tested, which matters to me. Already recommended them to three colleagues.
Karolina M. / Google
Bought these after reading about the independent certification. I have been to hundreds of gigs and always left with my ears ringing. First proper concert with Music SoundPRO, nothing. Zero ringing. The quality is noticeably different from every pharmacy option I have tried. These feel like a premium product because they are one. Well worth it.
Rory T. / Trustpilot
Used these at a two-day festival working on the medical team. The bass at the main stage was relentless from 2pm until midnight each day. With these in, I could hear every patient clearly, take radio calls without any trouble, and still fully understand colleagues from a metre away. Took them out at the end of day two and genuinely felt fine. That has never happened before. These are now permanent kit.
Priya S. / Facebook
I go to around 30 gigs a year. Started wearing hearing protection two years ago but kept rotating brands. BOLLSEN Music SoundPRO is the one I have stuck with. The sound quality is genuinely impressive. At a recent techno event I could identify every layer in the mix, something foam plugs make impossible. No tinnitus the following morning. Solid build, comfortable for a full night.
Anders L. / Trustpilot
Bartender at a large venue. We have live music four nights a week and the stage is directly behind the bar. Previous earplugs made taking orders almost impossible. Music SoundPRO lets me hear customers clearly even when the band is at full volume. My ears feel normal after a shift now rather than exhausted. I have recommended these to every colleague.
Beth C. / Google
Wore these for an 11-hour festival shift on the door and forgot they were in for most of it. The silicone is genuinely soft and there is no pressure or irritation even after hours of continuous wear. Every other reusable pair I have tried causes a dull ache after a couple of hours. These do not. The low-profile fit also means they do not get knocked or dislodged when talking to people.
Daniel W. / Trustpilot
I am a DJ and wear hearing protection on every gig. Most pairs start causing discomfort after two or three hours in. I wore Music SoundPRO through a six-hour back-to-back set and had zero issues. The fit is secure without being tight. They stayed in place through a lot of movement. For musicians this is important because you are not constantly readjusting them mid-performance.
Marta V. / Google
Had concerns about comfort because I find most earplugs irritating after an hour. These are different. The medical silicone is noticeably softer than anything I have used previously. Wore them at a three-day festival, in and out throughout each day, and had no soreness at all. The case they come with is also genuinely useful for keeping them clean and accessible during an event.
Tom H. / Trustpilot
Ordered the AR KI TECH version and had a question about the photo upload process. Emailed support and had a clear, helpful reply within a few hours. The sizing recommendation turned out to be exactly right. The whole experience from order to delivery was quick and the packaging was clean and professional. The 40-day guarantee also gave me confidence to try them without hesitation.
Sophie R. / Trustpilot
My first pair developed a small issue after about 60 uses. Contacted BOLLSEN and they sent a replacement pair without any argument or lengthy process. That kind of after-sales response is rare. Combined with the 40-day money-back policy, I felt looked after from start to finish. The product itself is excellent and the support matched it.
Lukas B. / Google
Delivery to the UK was faster than expected. I ordered on a Wednesday and had them before the weekend event I needed them for. The aluminium travel case was a nice touch and the instructions were clear. Used the 40-day guarantee period to properly test them at two different events before committing, and I am now genuinely converted. Excellent from purchase through to use.
Nadia K. / Facebook