Anyone knows where gt sell ear plugs?
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johnny_be_goode
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beach road, army supply.
imho, best is not to use and enjoy the music
imho, best is not to use and enjoy the music
jono007
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good ones - Hung Brothers at Sim Lim level 2 or 3. Etymotics or something. Cost $25 for a pair. Cuts sound by about 20db. I have a pair. Hearing savers... esp when you stand next to a drummer who loves the crash cymbal...
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.aspx
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.aspx
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Yes, the etymotic. They cut the db level without altering the eq much so you won't end up compensating for the loss in frequencies by dialing in extra on your EQ and annoying everyone else listening to your tone.
I noticed slight hearing loss/sensitivity to high frequencies in my right ear after years and years of always standing on the left of drummers. I use them all the time now, even just attending gigs with loud volume. Rather be a prude who will have his hearing till middle age than a deaf rock n' roll hero.
Take care of your hearing, esp for musicians. It's not something you can get back when once you lose it.
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I noticed slight hearing loss/sensitivity to high frequencies in my right ear after years and years of always standing on the left of drummers. I use them all the time now, even just attending gigs with loud volume. Rather be a prude who will have his hearing till middle age than a deaf rock n' roll hero.
Take care of your hearing, esp for musicians. It's not something you can get back when once you lose it.
[Yay! 200th post. 2 stars here I come.]
kentheman2000
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YUP!!! The ear plugs used during my NS days are very reliable. Beach Rd Army supply!!! Cheap stuff too!
Don't get normal earplugs dude. Even the etymotic, it's not really that effective IMO. It's way better than normal earplugs I have to agree. You still lose quite a considerable amount of frequencies too.
If you really want a good quality, ask Siemens (or any 'ear care' specialist) to make you a mold and send it to Westtones labs (in the States). Their the best from my experience. The ONLY thing it cuts is the db. Frequencies stay.
Expect to pay. Good things usually don't come cheap. Gd luck dude 8)
If you really want a good quality, ask Siemens (or any 'ear care' specialist) to make you a mold and send it to Westtones labs (in the States). Their the best from my experience. The ONLY thing it cuts is the db. Frequencies stay.
Expect to pay. Good things usually don't come cheap. Gd luck dude 8)
On the other hand, you could get the band (if you are talking abt a band context) to quiet down a little.
More often than not, people tend play too loud in a band. Get someone to listen to the mix of the band and decide who should go softer or louder. Don't leave the guitarist to guage his own vol and the keyboards to guage his own vol... they wouldn't know from the place they stand unless there are monitors.
While its true a band can't be quiet to the point you don't need ANY ear protection, at least make it managable somewhat.
More often than not, people tend play too loud in a band. Get someone to listen to the mix of the band and decide who should go softer or louder. Don't leave the guitarist to guage his own vol and the keyboards to guage his own vol... they wouldn't know from the place they stand unless there are monitors.
While its true a band can't be quiet to the point you don't need ANY ear protection, at least make it managable somewhat.
johnny_be_goode
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strats said:
What was that about? Do you enjoy getting deaf? You can disagree with me but that is not the right way to reply. Some ethics pls! I beileve any forum is where we learn from one another. I may be wrong, or say something that is not right. But that knid of reply is really unnecessary.
The others are more kind, at least now I know there is Etymotics earplugs, and even ear mold. Thanks!
As mention that was my own opinion, I had used ear plugs before, I had first used earplugs 6-7 years ago, didn't work for me. May use again when needed in furture, who knows. There are times when it is not needed and enjoy the music. That will be the best.
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