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VortexHaus EarDefenders™ (23dB NRR)

VortexHaus EarDefenders™ (23dB NRR)

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  • SNR 23dB noise reduction, tested and certified
  • Folds flat so a pair lives in your bag, not the shelf
  • Certified safe to EN 352 and ANSI standards

Every loud job wears your hearing down a little more, and you feel it years later in the ringing that never leaves. The VortexHaus EarDefenders™ shut it out with certified 23dB protection, tested to EN 352 and ANSI and trusted by 3,580+ owners, without the bulk or sweaty clamp of the name brands.

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  • Designed in the USA

Product specifications

PROTECTION

  • Noise Reduction: SNR 23dB
  • Certified: EN 352-1:2020, ANSI S3.19, AS/NZS
  • Safe for noise up to 108 dB

COMFORT

  • Padded adjustable headband
  • Ultra-soft ear cushions
  • Lightweight (~220g)
  • Built for 30+ minute comfort

DESIGN

  • Low-profile, slim cups
  • Foldable for easy storage
  • Maroon and black finish

Built For

✓  Power tools (saws, grinders, drills)

✓  Lawn care (mowers, blowers, trimmers)

✓  Workshop (table saws, routers, sanders)

✓  Garage projects and detailing

✓  Outdoor equipment

✓  Any loud work up to 108 dB

Shipping & Returns

SHIPPING

At VortexHaus, we offer fast and reliable delivery on all orders.

  • Processing time: 1 to 5 business days
  • Delivery time: 5 to 10 business days

During high-volume holiday periods, some orders may be fulfilled from our international facility.

Please keep in mind, every unit is a custom, precision-crafted product, made daily for maximum quality.

*No additional import duties or tariffs will ever be charged.

RETURNS

We offer a 60-day return policy on all orders, even if the product has been used. To start a return, contact our customer service team at info@vortexhaus.com.

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BUILT FOR THIS

Certified 23dB protection, sized to keep up with every loud job on your list. Here is how the EarDefenders™ earn their spot in your kit.

  • Certified 23dB protection, built to be seen

    Certified 23dB protection, built to be seen

  • Slim cups that tuck under a cap

    Slim cups that tuck under a cap

  • Padded band built for long sessions

    Padded band built for long sessions

  • Folds flat and lives in your tool bag

    Folds flat and lives in your tool bag

WHAT REAL OWNERS SAY

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Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

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Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

M

Marcus T.

Verified Buyer

Run a landscaping crew and every guy hated the bulky pairs, they'd take them off after ten minutes. These are slim enough that they actually keep them on all day now. Ears stopped ringing after the Friday mowing routes. That alone paid for them.

D

Dana R.

Verified Buyer

Been using these in the garage for about a month. The noise cut is legit, my table saw doesn't leave my head buzzing anymore. Only gripe is they clamp a little tight the first few times you wear them. Loosened up after a week though, so I'd still buy again.

K

Kev

Verified Buyer

folds right down into my tool bag so i always have a pair on me. used to leave my old ones on the shelf and just deal with the noise. no more of that.

G

Greg P.

Verified Buyer

Bought these after my ears kept ringing from the leaf blower. Was skeptical about an off-brand pair but I've worn them every weekend since October. Comfier than the name brand set I had before, and they cost half as much.

R

Rob S.

Verified Buyer

Solid protection for the price. I wear glasses and a lot of earmuffs break the seal around the arms, but these sit flat enough that it's not an issue. Wish they came in a color other than red, but that's a me problem, not a product one. Does the job it's supposed to.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 23dB NRR rating actually do for me?

It is the certified amount of sound these cut out. In real use, a 23dB rating pulls loud tools and machinery down from a harsh roar to a low hum, so you stay protected on any job up to 108 dB while still hearing what is going on around you.

Will they stay comfortable if I wear them for hours?

Yes. They weigh about 220g and use a padded, adjustable band with soft cushions, so most people wear them through a full afternoon and forget they have them on. The clamp holds firm without pinching and eases in over the first few uses.

Do they fit under a cap or hard hat?

They are built with slim, low-profile cups for that reason. They tuck neatly under a cap brim or hard hat where the bulkier pairs get in the way.

What kind of work are they made for?

Any loud job up to 108 dB. That covers power tools like saws, grinders and drills, lawn care with mowers, blowers and trimmers, workshop machines like table saws, routers and sanders, plus garage projects and outdoor gear.

Can I pack them away easily?

You can. The foldable design collapses them down small enough to keep in a tool bag, glovebox or truck, so you always have a pair on hand instead of leaving hearing protection behind.

Are they properly certified?

Yes. They meet EN 352-1:2020, ANSI S3.19 and AS/NZS standards, and are rated safe for noise up to 108 dB.

What are the returns and guarantee terms?

Every order comes with a 90-day risk-free trial and free, hassle-free returns. We also honor a 60-day return policy even on used products. Reach our team at info@vortexhaus.com to get started.