Tobias & Battite

As the first reviewer mentioned, this is a nice, family-​owned business where you get personal attention.
Last week I called with a simple request: «Please make me as close to deaf as possible.»
This sounds perverse, I know, but I’m trying to finish my dissertation this semester and some of my neighbors are loud, obnoxious, and generally inconsiderate, so I had to find some way to block them out in order to work.
I went in to T&B on Monday (1÷28÷13) to be fitted for a pair of custom silicone swimmer’s plugs. They told me that these were just as effective — -if not more — -at blocking sound than any type of «musicians’ plugs» but would save me money, since they’re half the price of musicians’ plugs.
The original reviewer paid $ 70 for his back in 2009 and I paid $ 90 for mine 4 years later, in 2013. Not bad. The price increase over the years is clearly reasonable and not drastic at all.
I’m looking forward to picking up my plugs in less than 2 weeks and enjoying the sweet, sweet sound of silence from now on…

Tobias & Battite is a family run business specializing in custom hearing aid systems and repair as well as hearing protection items.
I got a pair of custom swimmers plugs for $ 70. Somehow involving my insurance cartel blasts the price for the exact same blobs of silicone to $ 300. Nonsense.
They also make custom musician’s earplugs for $ 140 that don’t flatten or muffle sound just reduce the intensity. After going to a few concerts, it’s hard to believe so few artists wear these! You don’t want to end up like Ozzy Osborne, do you?
Their prices on custom-​made products undercut the Internet and all those sketchy do-​it-​at-​home kits. On top of a lower price, you also get local service should anything go wrong.
T&B is a niche business, but I recommend anyone in the market for hearing aids and ear protection check this place out. Great value and service.