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17:45More than 100 million Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of noise daily. To help you protect yourself and those you love, we’re re-airing this episode on how  to determine if you’re at risk of hearing loss and what you can do about it.

Lauren Dragan, Wirecutter’s longtime senior writer covering headphones and audio equipment, walks us through the health issues linked to noise pollution, how to find out if you’re exposed to too much noise, and specific ways to reduce sounds at home, while commuting, or in noisier situations (like concerts or parties). 

Lauren shares her favorite 🎧, from noise-canceling headphones to sleep headphones. And she recommends specific ear muffs and ear plugs for adults, kids, and babies 🐣. Lauren also reveals how to use various frequencies of noise—like brown or pink noise—to block out irritating sounds that may be bothering you.

Products we recommend:
Gear to help you monitor sound levels 🔉: 
• Apple Watch with sound metering: Apple Watch Series 10 (https://wrctr.co/4oQpKhN) and Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) (https://wrctr.co/47fLH3O)
• An app for any phone to monitor sound levels: NIOSH Sound Level Meter (https://wrctr.co/3HGzB9q)

Everyday protection options for your ears 🎧: 
• Earplugs for concerts or other loud moments: Loop Experience 2 (https://wrctr.co/4lQhlZb) or Loop Switch (https://wrctr.co/45V2vL6)
• Noise cancelling earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 (https://wrctr.co/41majUE)
• Noise cancelling over-ear headphones: Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 (https://wrctr.co/4oU3804)
• Noise Isolating tips for most earbuds: Comply ear tips (https://wrctr.co/4mDaSC4)

Headphones for sleeping 💤: 
• AcousticSheep SleepPhones Wireless (https://wrctr.co/3Vj7Pms)
• Soundcore sleep A20 (https://wrctr.co/3UKPQ8o)

Protecting little ears 🚼: 
• Earmuffs for babies: Ems for Kids Baby Earmuffs (https://wrctr.co/45NkfIa)
• Earmuffs for kids and teens: Muted Earmuffs (https://wrctr.co/4oTB5xA)
• Earplugs for kids and teens: Loop kids (https://wrctr.co/41Xwf8I)
• Noise cancelling headphones for kids: Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet-Plus (https://wrctr.co/4oTUdf6)

Lauren loves: 
• Bearaby Cotton Napper (https://wrctr.co/45Nyc90)

 
Additional reading:
• The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones of 2024  (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/re...)
• The 3 Best Earplugs for Concerts of 2024  (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/re...)
• Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in Kids Is a Growing Problem. Here’s How to Protect Little Ears. (https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gu...)
 
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Timestamps
05:55 How Wirecutter Tests Headphones
07:15 What Contributes to a Noisy World?
08:26 The Health Impacts of Noise
14:00 How to Know If You Have Hearing Damage
15:34 The 60/60 Rule and Other Quick Tips
17:45 Strategies for a Quieter Life (Headphones & Earplugs)
20:22 The Best Earplugs and Headphones
25:30 Sleeping with Headphones

The Wirecutter Show is executive produced by Rosie Guerin and produced by Abigail Keel.Engineering support from Maddy Masiello and Nick Pitman. Episodes are mixed by Catherine Anderson, Efim Shapiro, Rowan Niemisto, Sophia Lanman, and Sonia Herrero. Original music by Dan Powell, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, and Diane Wong. Wirecutter’s deputy publisher and general manager is Cliff Levy. Ben Frumin is Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief. Hosted by Rosie Guerin, Caira Blackwell and Christine Cyr Clisset.

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