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Hey I was hoping you guys would be able to offer me some advice on ear plugs, my bands just started playing small time gigs and obviously we practise a hell of alot... what kinda of Ear Plugs do you guys use? Can you recommend me any?

I like my hearos ok.

I use etyomic (something like that) research ones... I think they were ?12 from a place online. However, due to the way I was treated on a previous purchase from them I am not reccomending them anymore. You can find them in any decent music store though...

I used to use the cheaper hearos, they worked fine but cut a lot of frequencies, these ones are much better and give a clearer sound. Of course, they won't be as good as the custom fitted sets as far a clarity, but they cost about ?150 afaik...

I have Westone custom-molded plugs. With different inserts you can vary the attenuation from 9-30dB. I currently use the 15dB inserts and they're very comfortable and quite flat in their frequency response.

make sure you get musicians ear plugs not foam crap. Musicians ear plugs will reduce dB by like 15-20 and not muddy up like foam will.

yeah the etymiotic ones are very good about giving a flat attenuation and nto just dropping all the highs like normal foam ones will do. Plus they are really comfortable. I just got the cheap ones for 10 bucks a pair. but they have special form fitted ones as well




Originally Posted by alecleeI have Westone custom-molded plugs. With different inserts you can vary the attenuation from 9-30dB. I currently use the 15dB inserts and they're very comfortable and quite flat in their frequency response.

Do you find 15 dB to be enough attenuation to protect your ears? I wore 20 dB plugs last week when I went to see Motley Crue, and even though I was way in the back of the arena, my ears still rang for days afterwards. Maybe I just have overly sensitive ears, but I always resort to using the 32 NPR foam plugs, even though they block out too much of the high end.

Ryan

Heros Rock N' Rol Ear Filters. Great for bedroom jams with the stereo. The 26 db actually retains clarity pretty well, in terms of sound differentiation amp; protection, but sometimes it sounds like there's a blanket over the amp.

The High Fidelity Heroes apparently have some kind of quot;flat attentuationquot; filter or something that allows you to hear the music as if you didn't have earplugs. Pretty cool, but is it true?

^I've heard very good things about them. Never got the chance to try them out, or quot;A/Bquot; them with my RnR Hearos.

I use Rock and Roll Hearos. Very good attenuation, and they don't kill too much of the highs. You do lose some though. Whenever I'm on stage though, I always EQ my amp to taste, then stick in the earplugs.


Originally Posted by rspst14Do you find 15 dB to be enough attenuation to protect your ears?

For me, it's fine. I've used 'em at jams, rehearsals, and concerts and been quite happy.
You could get 25dB inserts and use them with the same plugs if the 15dB inserts don't offer enough attenuation.


Originally Posted by Jag513^I've heard very good things about them. Never got the chance to try them out, or quot;A/Bquot; them with my RnR Hearos.

I use Rock and Roll Hearos. Very good attenuation, and they don't kill too much of the highs. You do lose some though. Whenever I'm on stage though, I always EQ my amp to taste, then stick in the earplugs.

I may buy a pair over Spring Break, so I'll make a post when I know!

I do the same thing with my amp at home. I set it first, then put the ear plugs in. I know I sound the way I want to, but sometimes I doesn't sound that with the earplugs...but I mean, you gotta protect your ears, right?


Originally Posted by ZerberusI use custom fitted Westones and they are excellent!!!!