For Musicians

Estes Audiology and Legacy Hills Hearing Centers are proud to be associated with local musicians in the Central Texas area.  We are affiliated with the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) to educate and provide hearing protection for Austin area musicians.  All of our Audiologists are highly trained in both Westone Laboratories and Sensaphonics custom ear protection devices for musicians and all walks of audiophiles!

Our very own Soriya Estes was interviewed on KVUE with a video featuring the HEAR Project in conjunction with HAAM.  The interview and video footage can be seen here.  Estes Audiology was also featured on News 8 in a story about the HAAM project, click here to see the video.   The Austin Chronicle  got in the game as well with an article about our role in the HAAM program.  Click here to see the article and to get a step-by-step introduction to what goes on at the event in order to create musicians plugs for all our wonderful HAAMees.

Westone Laboratories, Inc. is widely recognized as the worldwide leader in the design & manufacturing of custom earmolds for hearing healthcare and other applications.

Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc. designs and manufactures custom personal monitors (IEMs) and ear plugs for the preservation of hearing.

Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc.

The ProPhonic 2X-S^TM is a custom dual-driver earphones for in-ear monitor (IEM) systems that combines exceptional sound quality with the most comfortable material available. The 2X-S is the standard of excellence in touring sound, used religiously by hundreds of high profile artists. Each earphones employs dual micro-transducers to deliver powerful bass response along with crystal-clear mid and high frequencies. Working from ear impressions made by an audiologist, our technicians mold transparent, soft gel silicone around these miniature speakers to give the 2X-S its final form. Finally, a durable Teflon-coated cable is permanently affixed to complete the product.

With its superb fit and seal, the ProPhonic 2X-S provides up to 37 dB of broadband isolation from ambient sound, while the dual-driver design provides high-resolution audio. As a result the artist can hear the monitor mix more clearly at lower volume levels, which promotes better performances, hearing health, and ultimately, a longer career. The ProPhonic 2X-S is highly recommended for musicians who want the ultimate in dual speaker sound quality, safety, comfort and cosmetics in a soft material. Audiophile listeners will, of course, realize the same benefits.

ProPhonic 2X-S Features & Benefits

• Custom-molded from soft gel silicone, a Sensaphonics exclusive.
• Far more comfortable than plastic molds, especially with long-term use
• Maximum isolation from ambient sound so monitor mix is clearly heard
• Maintains perfect seal to prevent bleed during excessive jaw movement
• Shock absorption protects speakers from harm
• Dual-driver design increases bass response and headroom
• Convenient, one-piece design for improved durability
• Transparent earphones virtually disappears in the ear for improved cosmetics (custom colors available)
• Allows full-impact monitoring at lower volume levels for better performances and increased safety
• Compatible with all popular IEM systems and portable audio devices

Many musicians are users of Shure personal monitor systems, which are supplied with universal-fit earphones. Others use the consumer or gaming versions of Shure earphones. It's easy to improve the performance of these earphones by adding a custom-fit sleeve to replace the supplied "fit kit" adapters. Shure has chosen Sensaphonics as the designer and manufacturer of soft-gel silicone molds that convert their universal-fit earphone designs to custom-fit products. A custom sleeve will improve the performance of your Shure earphones with greater isolation and a more secure fit, while the unique silicone material offers incredible comfort during long gaming sessions.

Sensaphonics ER Series high fidelity earplugs were developed specifically as hearing protectors for musicians and production personnel who are exposed to unsafe sound levels. Unlike the muffled sound quality produced by over-the-counter earplugs, the ER Series is specifically designed with music in mind, making them perfect for concert-goers as well. ER Series earplugs give balanced sound reduction with very little disruption of frequency response. Definition of mid and high frequencies can be heard clearly for a safer, yet truly musical listening experience.

ER Series earplugs are different than any others on the American market. First, ear impressions are made by an audiologist. Then, custom molds are made of a unique, super soft silicone gel, so they can be worn for hours without discomfort. Finally, Etymotic filters are completely embedded in our ear molds, reducing the risk of the filter inadvertently falling out. Filters are offered in three levels of hearing protection.

Westone Laboratories, Inc

Now available, Westone is proud to offer the latest in custom fit in-ear monitoring. The ES3 is the world's first true three-way in-ear musicians monitor. While triple driver in-ear designs, including Westone's own ES2b, have been available for some time, such designs merely utilize an additional bass driver to increase low-end response. Three drivers do not, however, equal a three-way design. The difference is in the crossover. The ES3 is designed with a low, mid and high frequency driver, providing clarity, punch and detail that has to be heard to be believed.


 

UM1 True Fit Earphones
The UM1 from Westone delivers fabulous stereophonic sound quality in a True Fit earphone. If you've been longing for the hi fidelity, quality, and noise suppression enjoyed by touring pros.
The UM1 is compatible with any dedicated musicians monitor system or headphone distribution amplifier. It is also great for personal audio devices such as MP3 and CD players, laptop computers and virtually any system with a 3.5 mm stereo audio output jack. The easy to use universal fit eartips provide immediate access to the music. Available in clear.

UM2 Clear True Fit Earphones
Built to the highest professional standards, the UM2 features dual balanced armatures and a passive crossover. Great highs and impressive low-end response make this universal fit earpiece the first choice for many touring pros the world over. The UM2 can provide up to 25 dB of onstage noise reduction and comes with a durable stereo "Y" cord, deluxe carrying case, wax loop and four pair of compressible foam tips. Available in clear.