Earmold

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Earmold (ear mold british ear mould or earmould). A device to be worn inserted into the ear for sound conduction or ear protection. Earmolds are anatomically shaped and can be produced in different sizes for general use or especially casted from particular ear forms. As a conductor it improoves the sound transmission to the eardrums, a essential feature to diminish feedback paths in hearing aids and assure a better intelegibility in noisy environments communication. The main feature in wearing earmolds is to attain a better user comfort and efficiency.