Hearing Protection
Custom Earplugs Built for Musicians and Performers
Since 1992, Sound Advice has fitted musician hearing protection in Burbank, CA for working artists, motion-picture sound pros, and the rock-and-roll regulars who pass through the Burbank media district. Each set of custom musician earplugs includes ear impressions, a baseline hearing test, four available attenuation strengths, and a post-fit measurement to verify protection across the 250 Hz to 16 kHz musical range — one comprehensive price, no surprises.
From Concert Plugs to Pro IEMs
Beyond high-fidelity earplugs, Sound Advice fits in-ear monitors in Burbank for live and studio use — transmitter, receiver, and mono or stereo molded shells matched to your ears. Industrial workers, firefighters, peace officers, and U.S. Veterans rely on the same lab for industrial hearing protection and concert ear plugs. Whatever the source of the noise, the goal is identical: keep the audio you love without paying for it with permanent noise-induced hearing loss.
60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee on Every Pair
Every prescription hearing aid fitted at Sound Advice is backed by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. Wear them at work, at restaurants, in the studio, and at home — if they aren't the right fit after 60 days, bring them back and we'll exchange them for a different model. Real life is the only test that counts.
Hear From Our Patients
What real Burbank patients — musicians, parents, seniors, and Veterans — say about hearing better with Sound Advice.
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35 years of honest answers, Dr. Beverly Lew at every visit, and no pressure to buy — just clearer hearing.
Serving Los Angeles, North Hollywood & Burbank
Visit Us in Burbank
Sound Advice is on the first floor of the University of La Verne building in the Burbank media district — wheelchair accessible. Call or request an appointment online.
- Rated 4.9/5 from 158+ Google reviews
- Women-owned practice, est. 1991
- Doctor of Audiology — 30+ years exp
- 60-day satisfaction guarantee
- Wheelchair accessible, on-site parking
“Dr. Lew and her team are exceptional. From the front desk to the testing booth, everyone takes the time to explain what's happening and answer every question. My hearing aids were fitted carefully, and the follow-up visits made all the difference. Honest, thorough, and genuinely caring care.”— Sound Advice patient
Sound Advice
Burbank4001 W Alameda Ave #101, Burbank, CA 91505
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hearing Protection FAQs
Common questions about custom musician hearing protection in Burbank, CA — what's in a fitting, why custom plugs beat foam, in-ear monitor systems, and the populations Sound Advice has served since 1992.
Your custom musician earplug fitting at Sound Advice covers everything in one comprehensive price. Dr. Lew starts with a noise-exposure history, an otoscopic ear exam, and a baseline hearing test so we know exactly where your hearing stands before protection is added. Custom impressions are taken of both ear canals, you choose the filter strength (typically four attenuation levels are available), and the lab returns finished plugs in one to two weeks. At the fit visit, attenuation is verified across the full musical range and adjustments are made before you walk out the door. The whole process takes two appointments and is welcome to working musicians, motion-picture sound pros, and stage crew alike.
Foam plugs work great on a construction site — they bury everything under heavy low-frequency attenuation. The problem on a stage, in a studio, or at a concert is that they kill clarity along with the loudness: pitch reference disappears, vocal sibilance turns muddy, and the kick drum dominates everything else.
Custom high-fidelity earplugs use a calibrated filter to attenuate evenly across 250 Hz to 16 kHz, so the mix you hear quietly is the same mix you'd hear loud — just safer. That's exactly why they're the standard for working musicians, FOH engineers, motion-picture sound mixers, and anyone whose paycheck depends on accurate listening.
Yes. Custom in-ear monitors are a core part of Sound Advice's hearing conservation program, and we've been fitting them for Burbank-based touring musicians and motion-picture sound professionals for decades. The process begins with the same custom ear impressions as musician earplugs, then molds are built into the IEM shells you choose — single, dual, or triple driver — wired or wireless.
Final tuning verifies that the seal is consistent and the protection matches the sound-pressure levels you actually face on stage or in the booth. We coordinate with your existing audio engineer or system tech when needed and ship to a tour or production schedule when timing is tight.
Far more people than just touring musicians. Sound Advice has built custom hearing protection for firefighters, peace officers, U.S. Veterans, motion-picture sound mixers, factory workers, dental and medical professionals, motorcyclists, hunters, and swimmers across Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Each population gets the attenuation level and configuration that matches the threat they actually face — flat filters for music, deep attenuation for industrial settings, and water-tight shells for swimming or showering with hearing aids. To find out which configuration is right for your work or hobby, call 818-841-0066 or request an appointment online.