Customer service and quality of product are why I give them five stars!
I have used Big Ear in the past I have always had a good experience with their product! My first set of ear protection, for the shooting range did not fit as it should, but the company did not delay remolding, re-fitting and re-creating what was needed. Now they are a perfect fit! I turned to them again when I needed adapters that would fit my electronic earpro. This time it was a perfect fit on the first go round, even using the updated molds on file!
The process is easy, the customer service is responsive. I will say that the shipping time is rather lengthy, so expect longer turnaround times, but the product in the end is perfect.
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Sherry Lynn N.
Stone Hood and Casey helped BIG Jared with…
Stone Hood and Casey helped Jared with new ear plugs from BIG EAR!!
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Larry T.
ADDICTED TO EXCELLENCE!
We, the happy Big Ear customers, the unhappy customers, and future potential first time customers, have an obligation to record our Big Ear experiences. I read every response that has been posted to date. As an entrepreneur I particularly love to read the “complaint” based input. As a consumer I prefer to know how unhappy experiences became unhappy experiences. We as consumers can learn more from these thoughts than from all of the 5 Star reports in my opinion. These folks that have taken the time to stop and write-in in order to get their message to management are valuable. It gives us as the consumer serious specific issues to consider before we purchase.
Considering we (the community of us interested in these products for aviation, biking, ear protection for shooting, etc etc) deserve to be exposed to the great opinions and the poor opinions. My hat is off to Big Ear management for airing all of their laundry.
Having said that, you already know I’ve given them 5 stars and to be sure you know how strongly I feel, I’d give’em 6 stars if I could!
I’ve been purchasing Big Ear products for 15 ish years. I use them often for gifts. The recipients have an “opportunity” to use a custom made high quality premium product, so they’re always great gifts.
Sure, there have been hiccups. I’ve never met the Hoods but I sense that delivering “custom” one of a kind product through the mail has its challenges. With Big Ear you have an excellent chance in obtaining a superior product. If you flirt with going into this market with mass produced instruments, in some cases assembled by machines, you may eliminate your chance to experience the best of the best. High mediocrity can be the best you have a shot at. Here you at least have a chance of securing excellent custom hardware.
Customer feedback seems to indicate love or hate. Other similar products on the market have a lot of 3 & 4 star ratings. A lot of mediocrity. Not Big Ear!
I have a daughter in broadcasting who reports into a microphone in stadiums with 80,000 plus screaming fans with music blaring throughout the stadium. She can’t grab some overpriced “off the shelf” set. She has to have custom made ear protection and sound clarity.
If your pocket book will allow you the opportunity to experience the highest quality on the market order your Big Ear product and if it doesn’t meet your need day one, contact the Hoods ASAP.
I realize this sounds like a sponsorship but I motorcycle zig zagging across the country every year and I have thousands of hours of quality clean sound coming in and road and motor noise blocked out.
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David B.
Best plugs hands down
Working with Stone has been great. I'm on to my second pair of custom plugs with BugEar. I've tried NUMEROUS different brands of ear plugs to use under my helmet while riding. These are my go-tos when riding farther than the local store.
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Bob L.
The process was explained very well…
The process was explained very well instructions were very clear my first set lasted around 15 years hope my new set will last as long .
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Cassidy
Custom CEP’s
Got some custom CEP ear molds for my flight helmet and they fit great. Much better noise reduction and very comfortable.
Response from Big EarSep 30, 2026
Thank you so much for sharing this. We’re really glad to hear your custom CEP molds are fitting well in your flight helmet and giving you better noise reduction while staying comfortable.
That combination of fit, comfort, and reliable hearing protection is exactly what we want our aviation products to deliver.
We really appreciate you trusting Big Ear with your setup.
— Stone Hood
President, Big Ear Inc.
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Carl
Had been using speakers in my helmet…
Had been using speakers in my helmet and not only could I not hear, I could hear the wind noise for days after a long ride. We took a 7 day motorcycle trip right after I received them and was amazed how good I could hear my music and intercom with no wind noise. Love them!
Response from Big EarSep 30, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. Hearing that you were able to go straight into a seven-day motorcycle trip and actually enjoy your music and intercom without dealing with all that wind noise is exactly the kind of outcome we hope for.
Long rides can really expose whether hearing protection is comfortable and actually works in the real world, so it means a lot to hear that the fit stayed comfortable and that the difference was that noticeable for you.
We know how much better a ride can feel when you can focus on the road, your music, your communication, and the experience itself instead of constantly fighting noise inside the helmet.
We’re genuinely glad your Big Ears worked so well for your setup, and we really appreciate you trusting us with something you’re using on trips like that.
Thank you again for the kind words and for being part of Big Ear.
— Stone Hood
President, Big Ear Inc.
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Zion M.
Just do it!
I work around running Turbines most of the year and struggle to hear people speak on the deck. My ears would be ringing after work all the time. I called greg and he hooked me up with exactly what I needed. I was skeptical about doing my own molds but their videos walk you through it, plus they give you enough product for multiple tries. After wearing them for a couple of months now I couldn't be happier. They are comfortable, I don't struggle to hear people talking and they block the harmful decibel levels. Worth every penny.
Response from Big EarSep 30, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Reading a review like this genuinely means a lot to us because you described exactly why we care so much about getting the fit and the product right.
Working around running turbines all year is a demanding environment, and hearing that you can now communicate more comfortably with the people around you while also feeling better protected throughout the day is incredibly encouraging.
We also really appreciate you giving the home impression process a chance even though you were skeptical at first. We know making your own molds can feel a little intimidating when you’ve never done it before, which is exactly why we put so much effort into the walkthrough videos and include enough material to give you room to get it right. Hearing that the process worked well for you makes that effort feel worthwhile.
Most of all, we’re so happy that after a couple of months of real-world use, they’re comfortable enough to wear consistently and are doing what you hoped they would do. That kind of long-term feedback is incredibly valuable to us.
Thank you for trusting Greg and the Big Ear team to help you find the right setup, and thank you again for sharing your experience. We’re genuinely grateful to have you as a Big Ear customer.
— Stone Hood
President, Big Ear Inc.