With medical issues hitting close to home for so many of us this year, I'd like to share this recent MRI Safe Pro-Ears Ultra Ear Muffs Review from a customer, about their experiences wearing Pro-Ears during an MRI:
WOW!!!!!!!!!
Okay so first of all, I am an absolute scaredy cat when it comes to loud noises. I had my fair share of stupid decisions in my teens with going to loud events with no hearing protection, etc. So, when I learned I had to get an MRI, I wanted to get the best hearing protection on the market and double it up with earplugs. These headphones are the BEST!!!! I am telling you, they made me feel so comfortable during the procedure (an HOUR long)!!! AND...when I emailed customer service for help with adjusting them, they made a tutorial video just for me to help me!!! You will not regret working with these guys. My ears are perfectly fine after my procedure thanks to the high quality, and I will be a customer for LIFE!!! Thanks again!!
Pros: Everything! Sound attenuation and comfort were on point. Use earplugs (32dB) underneath them and NOTHING will bother you!
Cons: Nothing! You have to be a little bit forceful when adjusting them for the first time but that’s it.
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Getting an MRI is stressful enough well before you consider all the NOISE! We were able to help this customer get through it as painlessly as possible with a little care and a great pair of hearing protectors. If you've got an upcoming MRI and you're considering getting your own hearing protection, here are a couple of things to consider. First, contact your MRI scan center to ask if you're allowed to bring your own hearing protection. When you do, ask if ear muffs are okay. Most centers provide foam ear plugs or sometimes even a lightweight set of ear muffs for patients to use, but others do not; many will allow you to bring your own ear defenders. You may find that your MRI center already has good hearing protection ready for you upon arrival, or learn that you'll definitely want to bring your own. Rules have also changed in many locations due to the pandemic, so calling to confirm the rules and what is allowed is a good idea, even if you've brought your own hearing protection in the past.
If it's allowed, bringing your own high-NRR noise protectors can make a world of difference when it comes to keeping comfortable and calm during a long, distressingly loud medical procedure.
When it comes to choosing a hearing protector, it's hard to choose better than Pro-Ears Ultra MRI Safe Ear Muffs. These have high-NRR hearing protection (Noise Reduction Rating 30, which is very good) and a super comfortable ear cup that will keep your ears cradled and secure through the test. Note that these earmuffs are specifically safe to wear during an MRI scan, and bear our MR-Safe badge so you know they're okay. Most ear muffs are NOT safe to wear in an MRI! So make sure you're getting the right set of ear muffs, or you won't be allowed to wear them (or you could damage the medical equipment, or even get hurt!).
If you prefer an in-ear solution, MRI hearing protection ear plugs are actually much easier to find than ear muffs. I recommend picking up a Just the Highest NRR Foam Earplug Assortment Pack so you can quickly and easily find a pair of foam plugs that fit comfortably and block noise well. Foam ear plugs are always MR-Safe unless they are very specifically metal-detectable plugs, which are less common, clearly labeled, and cost extra. With the high NRR foam assortment pack, you can absolutely find a good pair of plugs quickly in one fell swoop, so you can get MRI hearing protection out of the way, and get back to focusing on the really important stuff.
If you're considering getting an MRI hearing protector such as ear muffs or earplugs and need advice, please don't hesitate to contact us! Email [email protected] and we'll do our very best to help. You can also check out our MRI Scan Centers and Patients page for more info and product recommendations.
And until next time, be safe and do the right thing.
Tom Bergman, Vice President
Ear Plug Superstore
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