About
Protect your hearing while preserving the music.
Based in the Hudson Valley, Crystal Guardian provides musicians, DJs, concert and club-goers, workers, gun owners, light sleepers, swimmers and more with professional quality custom-fit hearing protection at the most affordable price.
Fabricated by hand through a mold making process with clear medical-grade silicone, Crystal Guardian earplugs ensure maximum comfort and utilize acoustic attenuation filters which reduce volume on a flat level of -10, -15, -20, or -25 decibels.
Earplug instructions: crystalguardian.xyz/instructions
What are custom earplugs and why care?
Custom earplugs are made from medical-grade silicone and are fit to your unique ear canal anatomy to ensure maximum comfort and seal. Specifically made for music settings, they house special acoustic filters which reduce volume on a flat scale across the frequency spectrum. The interchangeable filters come in four different decibel reductions: -10dB, -15dB, -20dB, and -25dB to suit all of your sonic needs.
Will they make the music sound bad like foam earplugs?
Nope! Unlike foam earplugs which muffle the music, Crystal Guardians turn down the overall volume to protect your ears while preserving the fidelity of the music.
If that doesn’t grab you, they’re also glittery and accessorize nicely.
How do I get a pair of Crystal Guardian earplugs?
Custom earplugs require making an impression of your ear canal. I can take your ear impressions myself (which is included in the price of earplugs) or you can send me your ear impressions after having your local audiologist take them (which usually costs $50-100).
How do I make an ear impression appointment with you?
I’m based in Kingston, NY and if you’re local, you can reach out to schedule an appointment with me in Kingston. I also come into NYC every month to do pop-ups at clubs. Some are by appointment and some are on a first-come, first-served basis. Follow my instagram or sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date with upcoming pop-ups.
What does taking an ear impression mean exactly?
The ear impression process consists of checking the ear canals for wax, and if they are clear, placing a foam block inside and backfilling the canal with a silicone material that sets in four minutes. If you have an earwax cleaning routine, it is recommended to do it prior to meeting. If you know you have very waxy ears, you should get them professionally cleaned before our appointment.
Do I get the finished earplugs immediately after the ear impressions are taken?
No, the final earplugs are made through a mold-making process and my turnaround time is typically 2-3 weeks.
Do you keep my ear impressions on file if I ever need to order more in the future?
Yup! All customer ear impressions are safely stored on file in a secret vault located 86 miles north of Manhattan.
I lost my earplugs. How do I re-order?
You can place a re-order on CG’s online store, the same way you placed your original order. Please specify it’s a re-order in the comments section of the order form.
I lost only one earplug. Can I re-order one side?
Yes! —> Replacement for 1 earplug side
I’m not local to the New York-area. Can I still get earplugs from you?
Yes! You can visit an audiologist local to your area to get your ear impressions taken and then ship those to me. Reach out for CG’s shipping address.
What filter is best for me?
-10dB: lightest filter, popular for performers (except drummers who should have more protection) to maximize sonic awareness (often swapped to a heavier filter when not performing), club workers who need to frequently verbally communicate, loud acoustic performances, loud bars or bad comedy shows
-15dB: popular for general club and concert use, for those wishing to prioritize volume
-20dB: most popular for general club and concert use, prioritizing adequate long-term protection
-25dB: heaviest filter, best for those whose preferred spot is in front of speakers or for those who are sensitive to noise; good for that screeching basement noise show
What are sleep plugs and how are they different from solid plugs?
Both types of earplugs are solid and filterless. While solid plugs are for more industrial use, sleep plugs are made from a softer silicone and are concave on the outside to allow for your ear to rest comfortably on a pillow.
What forms of payment do you accept?
All credit cards and Apple Pay through my online store.
What is your policy if my package is stolen or lost after delivery?
Unfortunately, USPS package insurance coverage stops once the package has been delivered, so reimbursement for a lost or stolen package is not possible. If tracking info says the package was delivered when you don’t think it was, please contact your local post office.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes, the Crystal Guardian website store has digital gift certificates available.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, please select the international shipping option or send an email if you don’t see your country listed.
How long do custom earplugs last?
The earplugs shouldn’t degrade much with normal use over time, but your anatomy may change over the course of four to five years, which can potentially limit earplug lifespan. If re-ordering earplugs after 4+ years, a new ear impression is recommended.
I can’t find the email with earplug instructions—is there a link?
Yes! —> https://www.crystalguardian.xyz/instructions
Can your “Savory Silence” earplug line be used with filters?
Unfortunately not. Drilling out the canal needed for filtered earplugs scorches the ingredients!
