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Sleep Headphones

We stock a range of headphones to use whilst at work, play, or during sleep.

Our Plugfones are the best wireless headphones that allow you to listen to your favorite music at work or play. The first and only in ear headphones earplugs. Plugfones earplugs protect your hearing while filling the void with your favorite band, book, or podcast.

Need to wear hearing protection but want to listen to music simultaneously on the job site or in the workshop?

Riding on your Motorcycle and want to Bluetooth to your Phone?

Struggling to hear what people are saying?

A Personal Amplifier will help you hear the words loud and clear at a fraction of a hearing aid cost! Macks Audibles – Personal Sound Amplifier

Plenty of people have trouble getting to sleep. It could be because their environments are noisy, it might be because they’re distracted even by slight noises, and it could be due to tinnitus that flares up typically at night when they lay in their bed. One method to help you sleep more comfortably is to wear the best wireless headphones that can also act as earplugs that block out noise.

Many people experience fantastic results when playing gentle music as they sleep, or even white noise or ASMR to help them doze off. Slip our Pillow Speakers into your pillow at night to help you drift off to sleep.

Most bose headphones are not designed for sleeping and can cause great discomfort when you try to sleep with them. As a result, you’ll want to rely on headphones that are specifically designed for sleeping but can also act as earplugs.

When to Use Headphones for Sleeping

There are many potential use cases, but here are a couple of examples:

Trouble falling asleep due to tinnitus
Noisy sleeping environment
Using them on public transportation (long train journeys)
Using them on long flights

Benefits of Headphones for Sleeping

Increased comfort no matter how you sleep
Added safety to ensure that your ears do not hurt when you wake up
It helps you fall asleep gently with your music and noise of choice.
Ear plugging functionality helps block outside noise as well.
Durable quality keeps them from breaking or becoming damaged.

Headphones for sleeping can be used by anyone that wants an easier time falling asleep. Whether it’s due to a noisy environment or another distraction, headphones for sleeping can be a great solution to help you doze off more comfortably.

How to Insert Earplugs Correctly

Roll

With clean, dry hands, roll the earplug between your thumb and forefinger until it compresses into a tight, crease-free cylinder.

Pull

Reach over your head with your opposite hand and pull your ear up and back to straighten the ear canal.

Insert

Gently insert the compressed foam earplug into your ear canal with a slight twisting motion while it's still compressed.

Hold

Hold in place for 10–15 seconds while the foam expands to fill the canal and create a seal.

Check the seal

The earplug should sit flush with or slightly inside the ear canal entrance — not protruding.

Warm

Roll the silicone putty between your fingers until soft and pliable.

Flatten

Shape into a small flat disc.

Press

Press gently over the ear canal opening to form a seal. Do not insert into the canal.

Remove

Peel away gently after use.

Hold

Hold the earplug by the stem with one hand.

Pull

Use your other hand to pull your ear up and back.

Insert

Insert narrow tip first into the ear canal with a gentle twisting motion. The stem remains outside the ear.

Adjust

Gently adjust depth for comfort and seal.

Remove

Pull out slowly by the stem with a slight twisting motion.

Good Fit vs Not a Good Fit

Good Fit

Sits flush with or slightly inside the ear canal
Noise is noticeably reduced
Feels snug but comfortable
Stays in place when you move
Can still hear important sounds

Not a Good Fit

Protrudes from the ear
Noise reduction is poor
Feels painful or causes pressure
Falls out easily
Causes itching or irritation

Frequently Asked Questions

Roll the earplug tightly, pull your earlobe up and back to straighten the ear canal, insert with a slight twisting motion, and hold for 10–15 seconds while the foam expands. A proper seal sits flush with the ear canal entrance — not protruding.

No — earplugs reduce noise but don't eliminate it entirely. The body absorbs sound through the skull as well as the ears, so complete silence isn't possible with passive earplugs. High NRR earplugs like Macks Snore Blockers (NRR 32) provide the highest practical level of passive noise reduction.

Foam earplugs insert into the ear canal and offer higher noise reduction ratings (NRR 29–33). Silicone earplugs mould over the ear canal opening — they're more comfortable for some people and fully waterproof, but typically offer lower noise reduction. For sleeping, foam is usually more effective; for swimming, silicone is the better choice.

Soft foam earplugs with a high NRR are the most effective for blocking snoring. Macks Snore Blockers (NRR 32) are our top recommendation. For a reusable option, Alpine Sleep Deep is designed specifically for maximum noise blocking during sleep.

Hold the earplug in place for at least 10–15 seconds. Letting go too early is the most common reason earplugs don't seal properly. The foam needs time to expand and fill the contours of your ear canal.

The most common causes are: not rolling tightly enough before insertion, not pulling the ear up and back, letting go before the foam fully expands, or using the wrong size. If you've corrected all of these and still have poor noise reduction, try a higher NRR earplug.

Earplugs should feel snug but not painful. If they fall out easily, they may be too small. If they cause pressure or pain, they may be too large. Standard earplugs suit most adults; smaller options like Macks Slim Fit or Macks Dreamgirl are designed for narrower ear canals.

Yes, when inserted correctly and replaced regularly. Foam earplugs are single-use — reusing them reduces effectiveness and hygiene. For nightly use, a reusable option like Alpine Sleep Deep is more practical and cost-effective.