Vented vs. Non-Vented dB Blockers: Which One is Right for You?
Vented vs. Non-Vented dB Blockers: Which One is Right for You?
At Custom Protect Ear, we know that your ears are as unique as your fingerprints. That is why every pair of dB Blockers® is custom-fit to ensure all-day comfort and unparalleled hearing protection. Our commitment to quality begins with an on-site fitting process carried out by trained and certified Fit Techs, allowing us to control the process from start to finish. The result? Hearing protectors provide a perfect fit, optimum performance, and exceptional reliability.
One of the most important decisions when choosing your dB Blockers is deciding between vented and non-vented dB Blocker formats. Here’s everything you need to know about both options to make an informed choice.
Vented dB Blockers®: A Perfect Balance of Protection and Awareness
Vented dB Blockers are engineered to combine effective hearing protection with enhanced situational awareness. They feature a small vent equipped with a priority FT Filter, allowing certain frequencies to pass through while reducing harmful noise levels.
Benefits of Vented dB Blockers:
- Enhanced Communication: The FT Filter facilitates clearer communication in noisy environments, whether over the phone or in person.
- Situational Awareness: The vent lets users hear warning sounds, alarms, and other critical signals without compromising protection.
- Comfortable for Long-Term Use: With SkinSoft™ hypoallergenic, non-flammable silicone, vented dB Blockers are comfortable even during extended wear.
- Ideal For: Environments where communication and awareness are crucial, such as construction sites, manufacturing floors, and event venues.
Non-Vented dB Blockers®: Maximum Protection for High-Noise Environments
Non-vented dB Blockers provide the ultimate noise reduction by fully sealing the ear canal. Unlike their vented counterparts, these blockers do not include the FT Filter, offering maximum protection against continuous high-decibel environments.
Benefits of Non-Vented dB Blockers:
- Superior Noise Reduction: Ideal for environments with consistently high noise levels, such as heavy machinery operations, mining, and oil rigs.
- Durable and Reliable: Custom-fit to eliminate gaps or pressure points, ensuring a secure fit that won’t degrade over time.
- Comfortable Fit: Crafted with SkinSoft™ hypoallergenic material for all-day use without irritation.
- Ideal For: Workers in extreme noise environments where communication is less critical.
What are FT Filters
FT Filters work to block out background noise while honing in on the frequent range of the human voice as a result workers can hear each other more than without dB Blockers.
- Green is the most common filter. It is the standard used in the majority of the protectors and excellent for sound levels 90-110+ dBA.
- Yellow is used in situations where more sound pressure in the speech frequencies is desired either due to hearing loss or a lower level of ambient noise, this filter enhances speech in noisy environments even more.
- White - This filter is used where noise levels are below 90 dBA and in earpieces used in conjunction with radio connections like the dB Com Communicate Ear, we use the white filter. If the noise level is above 95 dB we use the Yellow filter
- Red - The red filter provides a full block similar to an unvented protector
