Ear muffs
Ear muffs surround the auricle and are sealed against the head with soft padding. A flexible headband (over the head) connects the muffs and ensures that they fit correctly.Advantages of ear muffs Quick and easy to use, immediately available, fit everyone, cause no discomfort if one has auditory canal problems and provide good attenuation of high frequencies.
Disadvantages of ear muffs Unpleasant weight and pressure on the head, very uncomfortable in high temperatures, loss of "hearing direction" (localisation of the source of sound).
