Analysis of test data received from a recent Dutch survey of musicians’ universal fit earplugs and numerous EN352-2 tests of custom earpieces fitted with linear filters reveals far more than acoustic performance of the products. Data from REAT testing can be used to determine ease of use, fit, and volumetric information of ear canals, providing better individual fit and performance advice for musicians. With this in mind it is proposed that a new test, based on REAT, be introduced.

Author: van 't Hof, Pieter
Affiliation: Dynamic Ear Company BV, Delft, The Netherlands
AES Conference: 2018 AES International Conference on Music Induced Hearing Disorders (June 2018)
Paper Number: P-1
Publication Date: June 11, 2018 Import into BibTeX
Session Subject: Hearing protector; REAT testing; Musician's earplug; Subjective testing
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