About Us

Live Loud. Listen Safe.

Hearing protection should be effortless. Whether you're at a festival, club, or noisy workplace, our high-fidelity earplugs reduce harmful noise while preserving crisp, clear sound—so you never have to compromise your experience.

Origin Story

Founded in 2024 by Todd A. Fehres and Joshua Richards, BestBuds® was created to solve a real problem—how to enjoy loud environments without damaging your hearing.

With Todd’s deep roots in audiology and another director's personal battle with tinnitus, they designed BeatShield® technology, a high-fidelity filter that reduces harmful noise while maintaining crystal-clear sound.

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Our Philosophy

Our Mission

BestBuds empowers people to live loud and listen safe—delivering high-fidelity sound, stylish design, and expert-approved hearing protection, so you never have to choose between experience and safety.

Our Vision

Our vision at BestBuds is a world where billions of ears are protected, and hearing loss is a thing of the past. By making hearing protection effortless, stylish, and essential—just like wearing sunglasses in the sun—we’re ensuring everyone can enjoy life’s loudest moments without compromise.

Meet the Team

A proven team of experts in product design, operations, branding, music, and audiology, we’re making hearing protection essential—without compromising sound or style.

Mathew Dunn

CEO

A seasoned business operator, Mathew leads BestBuds® with a focus on scalable growth and commercial performance. He brings deep expertise in strategy and operations, ensuring the business stays sharp, structured, and ahead of the market.

Joshua Richards

Co-Founder, Sales & Partnerships Director

Joshua brings extensive experience in sales, marketing, and the music and events industry. He has led high-impact campaigns, built strategic partnerships, and driven growth across commercial markets. At BestBuds®, he leads the expansion of the brand across mainstream, industrial, and events sectors.

Joel Richards

Artist Relations Manager

Joel operates at the intersection of entertainment and brand. With deep connections across the music and events industry, he ensures BestBuds® is embedded in artist and performer culture—making hearing protection a genuine industry standard, not an afterthought.

Tom Young

Partner/Director

Tom brings a strong track record in market expansion and product strategy. Focused on growth and innovation, he ensures BestBuds® moves with precision—identifying new opportunities while keeping the product offering sharp and competitive.

Todd A. Fehres

Executive Chairman

Todd co-founded BestBuds® to redefine what safety gear could be. With a background in business development and brand strategy—and a lifelong connection to audiology through his mother's career—he leads with a clear vision: make high-fidelity hearing protection an everyday essential.

Kelly Ryan

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Kelly holds an extensive network across music, industry, and government. She drives high-impact partnerships that open new markets, build brand credibility, and position BestBuds® as the preferred PPE partner across sectors.

Protect Your Hearing

Your hearing is priceless—protect it effortlessly. BestBuds® earplugs let you enjoy music, conversations, and the energy of live events without distortion.

Invest in your long-term hearing health, stay connected with our community of music lovers, and get exclusive offers and product drops.

Live Loud, Listen Safe