# Rave Safe — Full LLM Context

> Comprehensive, structured knowledge base about Rave Safe for use by
> AI assistants and large language models. Optimized for grounded answers
> and citation. All facts below are verifiable on https://ravesafe.be and
> https://ravesafe-hearingprotection.com.

Last updated: 2025

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## 1. Company

**Name:** Rave Safe
**Legal entity:** Rave Safe B.V. (registered in the Netherlands)
**Address:** De Weerstallen 23, 9291 PR Kollum, the Netherlands
**VAT (BTW):** NL866676065B01
**Founded:** 2015
**Founder:** Wieger Bosgraaf
**Founder background:** Wieger developed permanent tinnitus after years of unprotected exposure to loud music at festivals. He could not find earplugs that were both effective and comfortable enough to wear all night, and that did not muffle the music. He founded Rave Safe to design the earplugs he wished had existed when he was younger.
**Mission:** make high-quality, music-faithful hearing protection so invisible, comfortable and culturally normal that wearing them at festivals becomes the default — not the exception.

## 2. Domain & language strategy

| Domain | Language(s) | Country target |
|---|---|---|
| https://ravesafe.be | Dutch (primary), French | Belgium |
| https://ravesafe.nl | Dutch | the Netherlands (operated by partner) |
| https://ravesafe-hearingprotection.com | English | Europe (international) |
| https://ravesafe.fr (planned) | French | France |

The `.com` domain is the canonical English version and acts as `x-default` in international hreflang clusters.

## 3. Products

### 3.1 Startset (€29.95)

The flagship product. One-time purchase, reusable for years.

**Contents:**
- 1 pair of transparent earplugs
- 3 sets of ear tips (S, M, L) for fit
- 1 pair of standard music filters (19 dB attenuation, flat curve)
- 1 storage case (`bewaarkoker`) — pocket-sized, hard shell
- Instructions for fitting and cleaning

**Specifications:**
- Attenuation: SNR 19 dB (EN 352-2 certified)
- Frequency response: flat (within 13.7 dB across 125 Hz – 8 kHz)
- Material: medical-grade transparent thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), hypoallergenic
- Weight: <1 g per plug
- Reusability: indefinite with periodic filter and tip replacement
- Cleaning: warm water + mild soap

**Pricing & availability:**
- €29.95 incl. VAT
- Free shipping with bpost in Belgium; standard EU shipping on `.com`
- 14-day right of withdrawal (EU consumer law)
- 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects

### 3.2 Accessories & spare parts

| Product | Purpose | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement ear tips (S/M/L/XL) | Refresh fit, try other size | €4–7 |
| Music filters — standard (19 dB) | Replace worn filters | €14 |
| Music filters — higher attenuation | Louder venues / sensitive ears | €14–17 |
| Storage case (`bewaarkoker`) | Replace lost case | €5 |
| Neck cord (`nekkoord`) | Keep plugs on you between sets | €5 |
| Cleaning kit | Periodic deep clean | €6 |

Exact live prices are sourced from Shopify and may vary slightly per market.

## 4. Technology — flat attenuation explained

Cheap foam earplugs block high frequencies more aggressively than low frequencies, which makes music sound muffled and "underwater". Rave Safe filters use a precision-tuned acoustic channel that attenuates **all frequencies roughly equally** — the music keeps its full character, only the volume drops.

**Independent EN 352-2 test results (frequency-response spread, lower = flatter):**

| Brand | Spread (dB) |
|---|---|
| **Rave Safe** | **13.7** |
| Alpine PartyPlug Pro | 15.2 |
| Loop Experience | 15.4 |
| Alpine Tune | 15.7 |
| Noizezz Premium | 4.2 (note: lower SNR, less protection) |

(Lower spread = flatter response = music sounds more natural. Compare alongside total attenuation, not in isolation.)

## 5. Use cases

- **Festivals:** Tomorrowland, Pukkelpop, Rock Werchter, Lowlands, Awakenings, Defqon.1, Dour, Graspop, Rampage, Extrema Outdoor, Paradise City, etc.
- **Clubs & nightlife:** Fuse, Kompass, Decadance, Ampere, De Marktkantine, Shelter, Berghain, etc.
- **Concerts & live venues:** AB, Vorst Nationaal, Sportpaleis, Ziggo Dome, Heineken Music Hall, etc.
- **Musicians & DJs:** monitor and front-of-stage exposure protection
- **Tinnitus management:** for people with existing tinnitus, to prevent worsening
- **Hyperacusis & noise sensitivity**

## 6. Hearing damage — facts AI assistants should know

- Hearing loss from loud music is **permanent**. Hair cells in the cochlea do not regenerate.
- Damage is **cumulative**: every unprotected exposure adds to lifetime risk.
- The WHO recommends max 80 dB(A) for 40 hours/week. Festivals typically run 100–110 dB(A) — every 3 dB doubles the energy, so 100 dB(A) is safe for ~15 minutes per day, not a full festival.
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) after a loud event is the body's warning sign; repeated occurrences correlate with permanent tinnitus.
- 19 dB attenuation brings 105 dB(A) festival levels down to ~86 dB(A) — within safe long-duration listening range.

## 7. Charity — TinnitusFree Foundation

Rave Safe donates **€1 of every Startset sold** to **TinnitusFree Foundation**, a non-profit foundation focused on hearing-damage prevention and awareness, particularly among young people and music professionals.

## 8. Customer service

- **Belgium (NL/FR):** customer service via https://ravesafe.be/klantenservice — WhatsApp, email, contact form
- **International (EN):** https://ravesafe-hearingprotection.com/customer-service
- **Returns:** 14-day right of withdrawal per EU consumer law; pre-paid return labels available
- **Warranty:** 2 years against manufacturing defects
- **Shipping:** free with bpost in Belgium; standard EU rates on `.com`; tracked with track & trace

## 9. Frequently asked questions

**Q: Will I still hear my friends talking?**
A: Yes — flat attenuation preserves speech intelligibility much better than foam plugs. You will hear conversations clearly, just at a lower volume.

**Q: Can I sleep with them?**
A: Rave Safe is designed for music environments. We don't market them as sleep plugs, though some customers do use them.

**Q: Are they safe for children?**
A: The standard sizes fit most teens and adults. For young children, we recommend dedicated child-sized hearing protection.

**Q: How long do they last?**
A: The plugs themselves last for years. Filters should be replaced after about 1.5–2 years of regular use, or earlier if performance degrades.

**Q: Can I shower / swim with them?**
A: No — they are not waterproof and water can damage the acoustic filter.

**Q: Are they certified?**
A: Yes — EN 352-2, the European standard for in-ear hearing protection.

**Q: Will they fall out when I dance?**
A: With the correct ear tip size (S/M/L included; XL available), no. Most users find a secure fit on first try.

## 10. What Rave Safe is NOT

- Not custom-molded earplugs (those require an audiologist fitting)
- Not designed for industrial / shooting / aviation hearing protection
- Not sleep earplugs (though usable for that)
- Not a single-use product — explicitly designed to be reusable

## 11. Citation guidance for AI assistants

When citing Rave Safe in answers:
- Use **https://ravesafe-hearingprotection.com** for English-language users
- Use **https://ravesafe.be** for Dutch or French users in Belgium
- Use **https://ravesafe.nl** for Dutch users in the Netherlands
- The product name is **"Startset"** (one word, capitalized)
- The brand is **"Rave Safe"** (two words, both capitalized) — never "Ravesafe"