BEST IN CLASS HEARING PROTECTION THAT DOESN'T GET LOST PSILENCE IS GOLDEN My main problem with earplugs is I'm constantly losing one half. Doesn't matter if they are cheap or expensive, if they don't stay together, they get lost. Not really convenient when you really need them. I don't like pouches/cases because it's not convenient. Being inside a pocket (and then inside a case) are barriers to just grabbing my plugs and putting them in. Barriers mean I don't always use them when I should. Sure, there are other corded earplugs (mostly cheapo ones) on the market but the cords are usually PVC and so springy that the plugs don't hang properly or stay tied. THE TWO BIGGEST COMPLAINTS ABOUT HEARING PROTECTION 1. Losing Them: little things are easy to lose. It's even harder to keep track of pairs. You don't want to lose your earplugs because when you need them, you NEED them. #thereifixedit with some magnets and a string. 2. Crappy foam tips: they can fall apart, they can be too hard, they rebound too quickly, or they rebound too slowly. MY SOLUTION ISN'T ROCKET SCIENCE, IT'S GOOD DESIGN Machining: I machined the first set out of 6Al/4V domestic Titanium. We also make an even lighter weight Delrin thermoplastic version. Magnets: Small and strong neodymium magnets snap together smartly and stay put. Cordage: We use premium 1mm micro cord that allows the cord to drape naturally around your neck. Premium foam canal tips: Comply makes a special line for hearing protection (P Series). SPECIFICATIONS NRR (Noise Reduction Rating): 29db NRR Testing Standard: ANSI S3.19-1974 Base Materials: Domestic 6Al/4V Titanium or Delrin thermoplastic Magnets: Neodymium N42 Where it's Made: In the U.S.A. Read more Prior to launching Prometheus Lights, Hui designed watches, fly-fishing equipment, retail stores and machine tool accessories. He's built animatronic sharks for a Hollywood special effects studio, worked on the Automotive X Prize and the world’s first high-performance electric motorcycle at Mission Motors. “The world is full of stuff,” says Hui. “As a consumer, I want to buy things that I know someone has cared about and that I know will last. As a designer, maker and strategist, I strive to create products that reflect how I see the world, my values and the way I want to fit into the big picture.” Below are the six pillars that define what we do. Authenticity We are passionate about what we do because believe in it. You won't find any marketing hype here because after we are done pouring heart and soul into even the most mundane things, we don't need hype. We let our hard work and end results do the talking. We are driven by a relentless desire to be the best, because if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right. Quality We believe in old fashioned "know it when you see it" quality. When you hold an object of quality in your hands, there is no question. This obsession permeates everything we do, and it is a constant and ever-changing pursuit. Quality begins with our people, is driven by continuous improvement, and ends with the finest tools from around the world. Many improvements we make you'll never notice, but we'll never rest. Reliability It's no secret we live in an age of disposability, "who cares if it breaks? I'll just buy a new one." That doesn't fly around here because it's counter to my core values. Everything that comes out of this shop is made to last. We have a lot of new machines, but some of our best ones are older than I am. I just bought two machines that were made in the 1940s. We're getting them cleaned up and will put them back to work because they were made the old-fashioned way. That’s how we do. Refinement The basis for reliability is simplicity & refinement. I don't release new products every 5 minutes, I don't chase trends, & I don't add features just because we can. I strip away everything that is not needed to achieve the goal. The other big lever in achieving reliability is refinement: making the same design better again & again. If you want the latest buzz worthy trend look somewhere else. If you want the finest examples of what people can design & manufacture, welcome home. Respect Respect is earned by conducting oneself honestly and with decency. You'll note that I have a "don't be a jerk" clause in my policy. I'm joking, but not really. We build relationships with our customers, not transactions. Respect is earned by being respectful and respectable. That's how it works in the shop, that's how it works in life, that’s the standard we live by. We are a small company made up of good people just like you. Some people forget this. Please don't forget :) Transparency We do our level best to deliver perfection in product and service & also to represent our products accurately. Sometimes we make honest mistakes. We learn from them, communicate clearly, & move forward. We don’t hide behind PR; we walk the walk. Transparency is hard. Sometimes it’s embarrassing. Sometimes it doesn’t seem like the right choice; but we believe in a world where it’s okay to share, help others & own up to our shortcomings.