The Big Ear Story
BIG EAR INC was born in pain – literally! Brothers Glenn and Mark Hood were looking for a way to reduce the
pain experienced from wind noise when they rode their motorcycles across country. Nothing worked till they saw an
early prototype of what was to eventually become Big Ear, Inc.
When they saw this early use of silicone to make custom fit ear plugs, they realized its potential and decided to
find a way to help others solve their same problem – noise induced hearing loss. Glenn, suffering from
Tinnitus, already knew the strain of having constant noise in his head so wanted to help others avoid such
problems.
BIG EAR INC became a reality in 2003. Mark and Glenn decided to start with their passion for motorcycle riding and
set out to help other riders find the same solution that worked so well for them. As a consequence of their hearing
conservation efforts for motorcyclists, BIG EAR INC now enjoys a national reputation for quality and exemplary
customer service as described frequently in the many product reviews that have appeared in major
trade publications.
Innovation is the hallmark of BIG EAR INC’s future and in 2007, BIG EAR INC will soon have adapters for
customized applications for every major Bluetooth headset model; is developing a Bluetooth product that will
convert any Bluetooth application to a customized solution (patent pending); introduced new products for gamers
and pilots; working on an electronic compression circuit for shooters, military, swat and security forces that
includes a Bluetooth “no mike” application that can be modified to the wearer’s specific
preferences and has a custom fit.
BIG EAR INC is also one of the leaders on the forefront of hearing
health technologies. In 2007, BIG EAR INC incorporated International Hearing Conservation Awareness Foundation, as a not-for-profit organization for the
purpose of furthering noise induced hearing loss education supported by a research grant from industry and
government.