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Ear Plugs - Any Opinions?
I’m going to a show in a couple months, and I could really use a pair a good reusable ear plugs without breaking the bank. It be good if they can be used for any loud situation but most importantly for music listening or playing. I have a few basic silicone ones, as well as the molding gel, but these tend to not only decrease the dB but muffle some of the frequency spectrum. After doing some research I found several pairs that look good, and are geared towards live music.
I’m looking for a pair of earplugs that aren’t to expensive, reusable, have a flat response, clear/mostly clear silicone, and fit medium to small ear holes. A pair that attenuates all of the frequencies equally is important.
So my question is has anyone tried any of these? How are they? Any recommendations?
https://www.musicianonamission.com/best-earplugs-for-musicians/
https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-earplugs-for-musicians
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you use airpods as hearing protectors?
hello masterpoppa
I used the alpine earplugs while working in clubs, they attenau well maybe too much, I look a bit blurred but at least ears safe from tinnitus,
but they are commercial earplugs
if you can get better ones. with a bit of habit all earplugs are fine💪🏻 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
https://www.alpinehearingprotection.com/
@Poppadocrock I use the same model. They do a good job at concerts and in practice rooms (me on guitar with a drummer in a small space). I wouldn’t be without them tbh. They don’t muffle or distort the sound, just make it quieter.
EDIT: I have those Etymotics, the first pic in your post, only in black
aaaaah no .. totally ignore me, i'm retarded ... overloaded with work and didn't read properly thread, just saw screenshots and though it's about in-ear headphones ...
Thank you I actually looked at those but forgot to add the picture they have 2 models were you talking the regular or pro?
Ok cool so those er20xs are good. Those were one of the ones I was leaning towards. But only narrowed it down to like 5-6 so far, lol.
Dang the alpine pros are sold out on both the alpine site and Amazon in USA.
Update looks like the have the black pro version but not the transparent.
No worries. They do have the active noise canceling which can help.
Ohropax made from wax. Moderately reusable but the best.
They are good for blocking sound but they are less transparent as regards the sound that gets through than earplugs designed to have relatively flat frequency response.
Best ear protectors I've used (other than full over-the-ear hearing protection) are the 3M compressible orange foam kind which are sold at most retailers and on Amazon. I always keep a pair in my pocket to protect against unexpected sources of loud noise. When I travel on commercial airlines I take my over-the-ear hearing protection. When you are comparing in-ear hearing protection always get the best rated for high decibel protection.
The orange in-ear ones look like this:
https://www.amazon.com/3M-92077-80025T-Disposable-Earplugs-7-Pair/dp/B008U7IC6E/ref=sr_1_30?crid=2UMC3NE3Z46LV&keywords=3m+foam+ear+plugs&qid=1662405195&sprefix=3m+foam+ear+plugs,aps,151&sr=8-30&th=1
I've tried the wax ones and found them uncomfortable compared to the compressed foam ones, but it all comes down to individual preference.
The foam ones certainly reduce exposure to load noises, but the impact is more muffled than something like the etymotic earplugs and similar designs.
I've used the foam ones at Rush concerts and even at one (ill-advised) Guns 'N Roses concert. I believe I avoided serious long-term hearing damage by using them. After the GNR concert my ears were still ringing for days afterward (and I saw one audience member with his face right up against a massive column of speakers in the front row).
I am not questioning whether they offer protection. I am suggesting that other earplugs also protect hearing and provide better frequency response.
Hard to go wrong with Etymotic Research.
If you’re looking locally, you may be able to find Mack’s Hear Plugs (Target, Walmart, Guitar Center). They’re pretty solid for the price and come with two different sizes of silicone tips.
Yes, these Etymotic Research ear plugs look quite good... at $300. @Poppadocrock asked for ear plugs which wouldn't break the bank.
https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-MusicPRO-High-Fidelity-Electronic/dp/B00IHUNLT2/ref=asc_df_B00IHUNLT2?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80058307777694&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583657835815177&psc=1
I'll stick with my highly rated compressed foam ones, but if I ever go on tour I'd consider the Etymotic Research ones.
@Poppadocrock not sure where you are located (I’m in the US), but my health insurance covered me going to an audiologist, few hearing tests, molds taken of my ears, and earplugs made. All for a 20$ copay.
You can then use these molds to get custom fittings for your in ear headphones (if supported)
What brand of custom molded earplugs were covered under your plan?
They have a range of products.They make some in the $20 range that are widely used by professional musicians.
If you decide to go custom, I’ve had great luck with ACS Custom Earplugs. Owned a pair of these for several years and they’re awesome… https://www.acscustom.com/uk/products/hearing-protection/pro-series/pro-17
But they ain’t cheap…
This article recommends Loop Experience earplugs...after my time...my last research was 15 years ago
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-earplugs-for-concerts/
Which ones do you use?
I’m not the person your responding to but the Etymotic ones that Poppa linked to are only about $20. I know you love your foams ones but you’d be amazed at the protection AND fidelity you can get from some $20 silicone ones. Highly recommended @NeuM. 😉
I have no idea what the model number of my etymotic earplugs is...I've had them for 15 or 20 years (longer?). (I've not been to a concert where I've needed them in a decade or more. ) I know that I didn't pay a ton for them. They aren't custom fit ones.
They were one of the earplugs recommended at the time by a local musician's organization devoted to hearing protection and education (H.E.A.R.) in the SF Bay Area.
I did look at the lower cost Etymotic ear plugs, but they don't have anywhere near the range of ear protection I'd want. Believe me, I've tried most of the low cost options, ranging from silicone to wax to foam and the compressible foam are hands down the best in my experience. Having said that, they still fail to prevent the ear-rattling sounds you'll experience at the dentist when they use their water scaling tools or when you get your teeth drilled.
I dunno what brand they were. There really wasn’t a choice. They were fine. They did 30db. Sadly they don’t block out the tinnitus 🤪. You get the molds too so you can go anywhere with em. I have blue cross/blue shield if your gonna ask that next 🙃
I do recommend having someone at least take the molds, even if you gotta lay out of pocket 100$. You’re just gonna spend over that if you gotta do the DIY ones if you didn’t mold correctly yourself the 1st time.