Here's my review of Musicians Earplugs that I said I would post. I said that about 2 months ago.
In Short I love them. They are a perfect accessory for my playing. I will always use them
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/erme.asp
I have the 25 dB filters.
These are extremely comfortable. When wearing these, i barely notice they are there. They are very easy to insert, easier than foam plugs. Easy to remove. It took a few times to get the insert quick but once i had it it is a breeze.
The sound is great! These just make it quieter. With foam plugs it sounds like all the high end is gone. Not with these. Everything sounds just like the real sound but just not as loud. In between songs I can hear what the other band members are saying, I have to pay attention to them but I can hear them OK. I will always use this style of ear plugs. I can't believe it took me this many years to get them.
The cost was $170 for the pair. For some things $170 is a lot but these are well worth it ( good hearing is priceless). For some people $170 is a lot of money but think in the long run how much you spend onstrings , straps, slides, etc etc. This included the custom mold fitting at the doctors office. I had to pick them up at the office 2 weeks later. I have 60 or 90 days to use them and be able to have them re-molded, for free, if the fit is not quite right. I may pick up a set of the 15 dB filter for another $70, for when I want less sound reduction.
The audiologist told me these should last about 4 years before the custom mold wears out.
In Short I love them. They are a perfect accessory for my playing. I will always use them
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/erme.asp
I have the 25 dB filters.
These are extremely comfortable. When wearing these, i barely notice they are there. They are very easy to insert, easier than foam plugs. Easy to remove. It took a few times to get the insert quick but once i had it it is a breeze.
The sound is great! These just make it quieter. With foam plugs it sounds like all the high end is gone. Not with these. Everything sounds just like the real sound but just not as loud. In between songs I can hear what the other band members are saying, I have to pay attention to them but I can hear them OK. I will always use this style of ear plugs. I can't believe it took me this many years to get them.
The cost was $170 for the pair. For some things $170 is a lot but these are well worth it ( good hearing is priceless). For some people $170 is a lot of money but think in the long run how much you spend onstrings , straps, slides, etc etc. This included the custom mold fitting at the doctors office. I had to pick them up at the office 2 weeks later. I have 60 or 90 days to use them and be able to have them re-molded, for free, if the fit is not quite right. I may pick up a set of the 15 dB filter for another $70, for when I want less sound reduction.
The audiologist told me these should last about 4 years before the custom mold wears out.
