Vibes Earplugs Update | Shark Tank Season 8

After rupturing an eardrum at a concert, Jackson Mann created Vibes, specialty earplugs that protect hearing without dulling the sound. Unlike regular earplugs, Vibes filters noise so concertgoers can still enjoy live music and conversations, just at safer volume levels. Will the sharks tune into this innovative solution? Let’s dive into our Vibes update and pitch recap to find out.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Vibes after Shark Tank.

Jackson appeared on Shark Tank Season 8 to pitch Vibes, seeking $100,000 for 20% equity. However, the sharks declined to invest primarily due to concerns about the valuation.

In terms of a Vibes update, the company experienced a massive increase in demand, selling out its inventory shortly after the episode aired. Furthermore, they expanded their product focus to serve individuals with sensory processing disorders. At the time of writing, Vibes has reached a lifetime revenue of $12 million.

Shark	Result
Kevin O’Leary	$100,000 for 35% equity plus $2 royalty
Chris Sacca	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank Vibes Pitch

• Entrepreneur: Jackson Mann
• Business: High-fidelity, audio-enhancing earplugs for live music
• Ask: $100,000 for 20% equity
• Result: No Deal
• Sharks: None

Jackson captivated the sharks with his innovative high-fidelity, audio-enhancing earplugs, Vibes designed for live music events.

He even brought a brass band to demonstrate how well the earplugs worked.

Vibes earplugs are specifically designed for live music experiences. They can reduce noise levels by up to 22dB while maintaining clear sound quality.

Jackson sought an investment to help scale his business and raise awareness about the dangers of hearing damage at live music venues.

Made from hypoallergenic silicone, they are comfortable, discreet, reusable, and washable.

The target customers include concert-goers, festival attendees, and individuals with sensory processing disorders.

It costs $4 to make each pair of Vibes earplugs, and they sell for $23.99, which gives the company a profit margin of approximately 83%.

After Jackson explained the business, he handed out samples, and the sharks were impressed that the earplugs didn’t muffle the sound and were comfortable to wear.

However, Kevin O’Leary pointed out that similar products already existed, and competitors were selling them at lower prices.

Jackson had only made about $30,000 in sales during his first five months in business, which concerned the sharks.

Mark Cuban was the first to back out, saying the market wasn’t big enough.

Chris Sacca believed that concertgoers would forget to bring earplugs unless they bought them at the venue, and since he couldn’t solve that issue, he dropped out.

Barbara Corcoran doubted Jackson’s sales skills and opted out.

Lori Greiner also felt the product would be a tough sell and followed the others.

Kevin liked the earplugs’ invisibility but was concerned about the price difference between Vibes earplugs and cheaper foam plugs.

He offered $100,000 for 35% equity plus $2 royalty per pair sold until he recouped his investment.

Jackson ultimately declined the offer and left without a deal.

With no offers from the sharks, keep reading our Vibes update to find out what happened to Jackson and his company.

Shark Tank Vibes Update

Our Vibes update found that the company experienced a huge surge in demand, selling out their entire inventory just days after the episode aired.

By 2017, the company expanded its focus beyond concertgoers and began serving people with sensory processing disorders, including those with autism.

Sales skyrocketed, reaching $2 million in 2018, a huge jump from just $33,000 the previous year.

That same year, Vibes teamed up with the Hear the World Foundation, donating $2 from every sale to help children with hearing loss.

By 2021, the price of Vibes earplugs dropped to $19, but by July 2024, our Vibes update research found that it had risen to $28.95 due to inflation and demand.

At the time of writing, you can find Vibes products at major retailers like Walmart, Guitar Center, Sam Ash, Amazon, and the Vibes website, with lifetime revenue hitting $12 million by August 2024.

We’re calling this Vibes update a success and can’t wait to see what the future has in store.

Curious about the other product updates from Shark Tank Season 8 Episode 14? Look no further:

• Chirps Update
• Popup Play Update
• GetAway Update

Before you go, check out our Shark Tank Season 8 page for more updates.