Plugfones Protector Earplug Headphones

If you work somewhere loud, you already know the problem. Earplugs block the noise but leave you isolated. Regular headphones let you hear music but do nothing for your hearing. The Plugfones Protector solves both at once.

It's a wired earplug headphone built for industrial use. The ComforTiered earplug tips seal the ear canal properly — NRR 29dB with foam, NRR 27dB with silicone — meeting ANSI S3.19-1974 standards and NIOSH criteria. Inside the plug, a tuned speaker delivers your audio directly to the eardrum. The TuffCord tear-resistant cable handles the abuse of a real worksite. The double-reinforced jack won't pull out when you catch it on something.

The Protector is available in standard and Volume Limiting (VL) versions. The VL model caps output at a safe level for workplaces where audio compliance is required alongside hearing protection.

No mic on this model — that's the Protector PLUS. If you just need music and hearing protection without the call functionality, the Protector is the straightforward, durable choice.

Best for

• Tradies, factory workers, and anyone in a loud workplace
• Worksites requiring certified hearing protection
• Anyone who wants music without sacrificing NRR compliance
• Environments requiring volume-limited audio (VL model)

Key specs

• NRR 29dB (foam) / NRR 27dB (silicone) — ANSI certified, NIOSH compliant
• TuffCord tear-resistant cable — 54" length
• Tuned speaker for clear audio
• Double-reinforced 3.5mm jack
• Sweat resistant
• Interchangeable ComforTiered foam and silicone tips
• Optional WorkSafe Volume Limiting (VL) technology
• Stereo-to-mono adapter included

In the box

Protector earplug headphones, interchangeable foam tips, interchangeable silicone tips, waterproof case, cable management clip, stereo-to-mono adapter, quick start guide.