ear mold

Shaped hearing insert

An ear mold is a custom-fitted piece that sits in the ear canal, typically made from an impression of the wearer's ear.

Ear molds connect hearing aids to the ear, ensuring proper fit and sound delivery.

They're also used by musicians, swimmers, and others needing custom ear protection: The audiologist took an impression for new ear molds.

Opposites
form factor

ear moldover-ear headphones

Audio device enclosing ears

on-ear headphones · speaker

hearing function

ear moldearplug

Worn canal insert for quiet

Family

ear, mold, ears, eared, earless, molds, molded, molding, moldable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G