Annually, millions of people fly across the world. A great number are plagued by unpleasant pressure or earache during takeoff and landing. Some also find the monotonous sound of the airplane and the noise generated by fellow passengers very troublesome and exhausting. Alpine has developed special earplugs for this purpose: FlyFit.
AlpineAcousticFilters™ – Pressure regulating earplugs
Wearing FlyFit earplugs during flying regulates troublesome pressure on the eardrums during takeoff and landing. The filters operate like valves and ensure gradual and constant pressure equilibrium between the external environment and the middle ear. Thus, the Eustachian tube has sufficient time to acclimatise to pressure variations.
In addition, the special acoustic filters in FlyFit earplugs offer protection against annoying ambient noise. The earplugs facilitate rest and relaxation during long flights, but are also very suitable for using during bus, train and car journeys. Alpine Pluggies Kids earplugs are available for children who experience earache during airplane travel.
SNR 17
An SNR of 17 means that the hearing protection is estimated to reduce noise levels by an average of 17 decibels across various frequencies.
'SNR' in hearing protection stands for 'Single Number Rating,' which is a single value used to indicate the average level of noise reduction a hearing protection device provides across different frequencies, essentially telling you how much sound attenuation the earplugs or earmuffs will offer when worn correctly; the higher the SNR value, the greater the noise reduction level is considered to be.
SNR is primarily used as a rating system in Europe, while North America often uses 'NRR' (Noise Reduction Rating) and Australia/New Zealand use 'SLC80'; which both differ slightly in calculation.
