Your hearing is something that can never be regained once its lost, when its gone its gone for good. A very loud sound in a particular frequency range can damage the stereocilia in the ear that respond to that range, thereby reducing the ear"s ability to hear those frequencies in the future. Thats why its important to protect yourself from high SPLs (sound pressure levels) that can damage your sense of hearing. The Faders Earplugs from V-MODA are a stylish and very functional solution for protecting your ears. The V-MODA Faders are designed to prevent hearing loss by reducing harmful noise levels evenly by 12dB across the frequency spectrum, giving you the ability to still hear music and speech with crystal clarity, but at a level that is safer for your ears. Featuring four sizes of universal fittings (XS,S,M,L) and tuned by professionals, producers and doctors, Faders are the some of the finest earplugs available. These are a must have for any DJ, professional entertainer, or regular concert or club attendees who are exposed to loud sound levels. Defend Your Ears, Preserve the Clarity - Conventional earplugs often sound muffled and others, including customs, can be positioned too deep within the ear canal compromising the overall sound. Universal BLISS Fit (XS,S,M,L) - Four sizes of patented medical grade BLISS 3.0 hybrid silicone fittings are included to perfectly fit ears of all sizes, even the smallest and largest of ears. Your fit determines the sound and comfort, so you can fine-tune your experience without costly and time-consuming earmolds. Detachable Cord - Practice safe sound, string or no-string attached by using the detachable cord and unscrewing it from the earplugs. Carrying Case - Use the included case for safe storage and easy access. Keep it in your pocket or wear it around your neck. Music & Event Essential - Practice safe sound at clubs, concerts, racing, music performances or any event. Musicians and DJs can use Faders to rehearse and play live, even under headphones such as the V-MODA Crossfade. Hearing Loss Epidemic - One in five teenagers has incurred noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) due to the increased usage of personal music players, smartphones, loud speakers and more. Millions of people permanently damage their hearing every year. Faders VIP will help preserve your hearing for life. The Ear Armor Story V-MODA products all have a story and are developed based on modern customer"s needs. Faders were fine-tuned for nearly two years by a legion of professional producers, musicians and DJs in real-life environments, labs and on the road. V-MODA"s founder and DJ, Val Kolton developed the Faders with world-renowned musicians Erick Morillo and the Manufactured Superstars. Their mission was to make an affordable, universal earplug that performs better than expensive custom earplugs. In The Loop A portion of all the proceeds goes to the "In The Loop Foundation", a non-profit organization founded by the Kolton family to help educate and promote "practicing safe sound". In The Loop Foundation also provides scholarships for deserving individuals to pursue their audio dreams. Reduces harmful noise levels evenly by 12dB across the frequency spectrum Hear music and speech with crystal clarity while protecting your ears Four sizes of universal fittings for comfort and maximum protection Patented medical grade BLISS 3.0 hybrid silicone fittings Tuned by professional DJs, producers and doctors Comes with a detachable cord and carrying case for safe keeping Practice safe sound at clubs, concerts, racing, music performances or any event