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NY Magazine's The Strategist — “The Best Gifts for People Who Go to Lots of Concerts” (2025)
The Strategist included Crystal Guardian in a roundup of gift recommendations for people who attend live music, highlighting custom-fit earplugs as a practical pick for frequent concertgoers.
“For a big upgrade, gift custom.”
GQ Feature— "The Hottest Thing to Wear to the Club Is a Pair of Earplugs" (2022)
GQ covered the rise of custom earplugs in New York nightlife, spotlighting Crystal Guardian's glittery silicone designs as part of a broader shift toward hearing protection becoming a fashion statement rather than a compromise.
“Outfits like Crystal Guardian, which has brought glitter-filled custom silicone creations into the heart of New York’s nightlife community, are making wearing earplugs to the club, dare we say it, cool.
Resident Advisor —
Music Lover's Gift Guide (2021)
Resident Advisor featured Crystal Guardian in its annual holiday gift guide for music lovers.
“The only way to enjoy music front left is with a pair of trusted ear plugs, especially if those earplugs are bespoke. They also come in a variety of custom color glitters, so users can protect their hearing in style. “
NY Magazine’s The Strategist - “What Opera Singer Lise Davidsen Can’t Live Without” (2026)
Lise Davidsen talks about how her custom earplugs “maintain the quality of the sound, just reduced a bit. I have them so I can practice in whatever room I’m in. Opera singing generates an extreme amount of sound, and if you’re in a very small room like a bathroom or laundry room — which is often the case during warm-ups — it can be overwhelming.”
Hypebeast — New York Flea Vendor Spotlight (2024)
Ahead of Hypebeast Flea New York, Crystal Guardian was spotlighted among the event's vendors.
ProSoundWeb — "Making Safety Accessible" (2024)
PSW profiled Crystal Guardian after attending a Brooklyn pop-up, detailing the company's emphasis on affordability, hearing health education, and its aim to support musicians and nightlife workers.
“Crystal Guardian is more than an ordinary custom earplug company. It places emphasis not only on high-quality products, but also on hearing health, affordability and accessibility. Cash makes a point to help educate customers on how to keep their ears safe, and uses his social media platform and website to do so as well.”
The Slowdown — "Protect Your Hearing With These Otherworldly Earplugs" (2021)
A profile of Crystal Guardian’s path into custom earplug making.
“The multiple applications of Cash’s top-quality creations, which he offers at about half the cost of more established producers, has led to a wide range of customers, from budding D.J.s to construction workers.”
Hii Magazine — Earshot Podcast Crystal Guardian interview (2021)
An interview with Selwa Abd on Hii Magazine's Earshot podcast, a show focused on sound culture and listening.