Between brass bands and confetti: protect your hearing
Get ready: Carnival season 2025/26 kicks off November 11, 2025. Amid music, costumes, parades and crowded venues, your hearing deserves special attention. Studies and field measurements around Carnival show a demanding mix of short, very loud peaks and longer overall sound levels in indoor spaces or narrow streets.
Numbers from measurement series make the risk tangible. For context: sound levels above 80 dB(A) can gradually damage hearing — the values below are far higher. Toy and confetti pistols can reach about 142 and 141 dB, while a balloon bursting right next to the ear is around 134 dB. Even a brief moment can be critical in these ranges. Custom-made hearing protection reliably reduces such exposure while preserving the joy of sound. It should be part of your plan from the start.
Sounds better, not less
Custom-made hearing protection attenuates evenly across key frequencies. Music remains clear, vocals stay intelligible and conversations sound natural. Your brain does not have to fight constant sound pressure, which reduces fatigue. Whether you are celebrating, working (bar staff, DJ or musician), or simply want some acoustic distance, the effect is the same: audible protection without sacrificing fidelity.
If you are celebrating, dancing or performing for hours, you also benefit from the comfortable fit. Because each earpiece is made to your ear canal, it stays secure even when you move or wear headpieces and costumes, and it works comfortably under hats, wigs, masks or a headset. This balanced mix of sound fidelity and comfort makes the difference between getting through the night and truly enjoying it — during long nights as well as long shifts.
Reduce the risks without losing the fun
- Put hearing protection in before it gets loud.
Impulse noise is faster than your reaction. Insert your hearing protection before whistles, horns and confetti cannons start. - Use distance as a quiet zone.
Two or three metres away from the source makes an audible difference, especially indoors with strong reverberation. - Plan short listening breaks.
Step outside for fresh air, drink some water and give your inner ear a few minutes of rest. Every pause helps the sensory cells recover.
Celebrate safely. Get advice now.
With custom-made hearing protection, Carnival stays intense, clear and close, only safer. Book a consultation and find the right filter strength for your activities so the memories last — not the ringing. Schedule an impression appointment.
