ear protection

[Evan Skopp]

Re: ear protection

What about these custom earplugs? They sound expensive, whats so good about them? Do they let you actually hear properly whats going on without it being as loud as it is without them.

They have a flat response, meaning they don't attenuate in one frequency any more than any other. So you're hearing the music accurately.

Also, you can easily swap filters. However, I just stick with the 15dB ones. I talked to an expert at the House Ear Institute in LA (where I got mine fitted) and she told me that 15dB is all you need for rock concerts.

They also go in and out of your ears easily (no two-handed pulling your ear back, rolling the foam and waiting for it to uncompress) and they're flesh-colored.

Plus, all the rock stars use them. :smoker:

 

[nuntius]

Re: ear protection

how many of you where ear protection when playin (especially when cranking your amp)? i just got a set of those hearos ear plugs from guitar center, they work really well and were cheap.

i use the exact same kind, got em a few days ago - they're awesome! only a fiver and my ears no longer hurt after a practise (which imo is worse than playing a gig as your all in a small space)