Thunderplugs ear plugs are designed for music festivals and concerts, by serious music lovers who know all-too-well what can happen without proper protection from hazardously loud noise. Dance music and live music can take their toll. By age 15, Amsterdam musician Quinten Huigen had already developed permanent tinnitus thanks to years of enjoying loud, live music without hearing protection. Along with Koen Brouwer, Huigen created Safe Ears Thunderplugs to prevent others from meeting the same fate.