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Product Description
The RealWear Ear Bud Hearing Protection Headphones are industrial earbuds designed for RealWear assisted-reality workflows in high-noise environments. They provide a listed 33 dB Noise Reduction Rating while routing headset audio directly to the wearer, helping workers hear remote experts, instructions and device feedback where open speakers may be difficult to hear. The headphones use replaceable foam tips and connect through the RealWear audio interface. For organisations deploying Navigator 520 devices in noisy facilities, the accessory can support clearer communication and hearing-protection workflows, subject to the organisation's own PPE assessment and site safety requirements.
Use Cases
Remote Calls
Hear expert guidance
Maintenance
Protect hearing on task
Field Work
Use audio hands-free
Technical Specifications
- General
- Product Name
- Pro Buds IS Hearing Protection Headphones in-ear Mic (Nav)
- Manufacturer
- Realwear
- Type
- Accessory
- Release Date
- N/A
- Product
- Shipment
Reduce ambient noise
The earbuds provide a listed 33 dB NRR using foam hearing-protection tips designed to reduce surrounding workplace noise.
- 33 dB NRR
- Foam tips
This can help workers hear Navigator audio and remote guidance more clearly in loud environments where the headset's open speakers may be insufficient.
Direct device audio
The headphones connect to the RealWear headset so calls, prompts and application audio are delivered directly to the wearer.
- Direct audio
- Hands-free workflow
For remote support and guided work, this can improve communication consistency while keeping the worker's hands available for the task.
Replaceable ear tips
The foam tips are replaceable, allowing worn or shared-contact components to be changed without replacing the complete headphone assembly.
- Replaceable tips
- Shared-use support
This supports professional maintenance and hygiene routines for organisations operating equipment across multiple users or shifts.
RealWear earbuds for business
The RealWear Ear Bud Hearing Protection Headphones are industrial earbuds for RealWear Navigator 520 workflows in high-noise environments. They combine a listed 33 dB Noise Reduction Rating with a direct 3.5 mm connection to the headset, so hearing protection and device audio come from one accessory instead of two competing ones. VR Expert AI supplies them to plants, utilities and field-service teams standardising audio across a RealWear fleet.
Volume pricing and bulk orders
As a RealWear distributor, VR Expert AI offers volume pricing and business invoicing on earbuds and replacement foam tips. Most deployments order one set per assigned worker plus spare tips per shared device. Request a quote with your headcount and we confirm pricing, availability and lead times.
Audio you can actually hear on a loud site
Noise is the usual reason remote support calls fail: the expert is talking and the technician cannot make out a word over machinery. The foam tips attenuate ambient noise while application audio, prompts and call audio arrive directly from the headset, so guidance stays intelligible without the worker removing PPE or breaking a hands-free workflow.
Shared fleets and replaceable contact parts
The foam tips are replaceable, which matters when devices rotate between shifts. Teams running shared units usually stock spares alongside other hygiene and maintenance supplies so worn or contact-soiled parts can be swapped rather than the whole accessory. Hearing protection should still be matched to your site's PPE assessment, since attenuation also reduces awareness of surrounding sound.
Where to buy RealWear earbuds
Buy the RealWear Ear Bud Hearing Protection Headphones through VR Expert AI with volume pricing, business invoicing and delivery across the EU and US. Browse the full range of smart glasses accessories, or ask a specialist to match audio, mounting and power accessories to your RealWear Navigator 520 rollout.
Why Choose VR Expert AI
Official Distributor
Source AI glasses through an official B2B partner with access to verified brands, enterprise pricing, product guidance, and direct manufacturer escalation.
Official Distributor
Source AI glasses through an official B2B partner with access to verified brands, enterprise pricing, product guidance, and direct manufacturer escalation.
Customer Testimonials
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Frequently Asked Questions
VR Expert lists a 33 dB Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).
Yes. Replacement foam tips are available separately.
Yes. Their purpose is to make RealWear audio easier to hear in noisy environments, which can support remote guidance and calls.
No single hearing protector suits every site. Your organisation should confirm required attenuation, fit and situational-awareness procedures.
The current VR Expert Navigator 520 page lists the headphones as an accessory, while the dedicated accessory page still names Navigator 500. Confirm compatibility for your deployment when ordering.