flamateurhour
Active Member
Brand doesn't matter but I like any earplug roughly in the shape of the ones that @bud7h4 just posted & with some kind of filter in them that evens out the sound. Currently using some brand that I bought at Revival this summer, but I usually get the small Hearos that they sell at GC. Orange/reddish packaging I believe
Chris Whitten
Platinum Member
Don't cheap out on hearing protection. Once it is damaged there is no going back.
I use custom -25db earplugs and also GK Ultraphones.
I use custom -25db earplugs and also GK Ultraphones.
Mr Farkle
Well-known Member
In my experience the best thing about custom ear plugs is that they reduce a lot of acoustic attenuation. This is only because they usually fit deeper into your ear canal compared to off the shelf musicians plugs. If that doesn’t bother you or you are able to use the extra long tips with the off the shelf plugs, then maybe you can save money and use those. I hate to hear my voice through my jaw bone so I eventually spent the money on custom.
scooter540
Member
I've been using IEM's at gigs and practices for years. Prior to that I used ear plugs that had interchangeable filters which allowed you to change how much noise they would block.
caddywumpus
Archnemesis of Larryace
I use foam earplugs for gigs. For rehearsals, I usually use gun range earmuffs, because I can slip them off and on quickly for talking between songs.
I just played a musical this spring where the guitar player “had to turn his amp up loud to get the good tones out of it.” It was the first gig I’ve done where I’ve doubled up on earplugs AND over-the-ear muffs. I’m worried about bone conduction hearing loss from that gig…
I just played a musical this spring where the guitar player “had to turn his amp up loud to get the good tones out of it.” It was the first gig I’ve done where I’ve doubled up on earplugs AND over-the-ear muffs. I’m worried about bone conduction hearing loss from that gig…
mikyok
Platinum Member
Always used earplugs even in my teens.
My dad worked in a noisy factory so used to get me loads of foam earplugs for free. Saved my hearing when I was young.
I use the musicians earplugs they take about 25db off and kill the harmful frequencies. I know IEMs are going to be the next thing.
My dad worked in a noisy factory so used to get me loads of foam earplugs for free. Saved my hearing when I was young.
I use the musicians earplugs they take about 25db off and kill the harmful frequencies. I know IEMs are going to be the next thing.
dwsabianguy
Senior Member
I carry a pair of the higher SPL Earasers in my pocket at all times. The low SPL sound better, but it sure seems like a lot of places these days just have a super high ambient sound level, so I use them in bars all the time.
mikyok
Platinum Member
The cool thing is most venues will give you foam ones now if you ask.
I've been to a few gigs and all in Birmingham where the sound guy is the cure it with volume type aka a blithering idiot! If you get one of these walk out. No amount of hearing protection is going to help.
I've been to a few gigs and all in Birmingham where the sound guy is the cure it with volume type aka a blithering idiot! If you get one of these walk out. No amount of hearing protection is going to help.
JoeVermont
Well-known Member
A few years ago I was in a restaurant - no band playing - just having dinner. We noticed we were all yelling at each because the place was so loud. I downloaded a sound level app for my phone (dB Meter). Immediately, the app shot a warning saying hearing protection was needed if you are exposed more than 60 minutes. The app was saying the sound pressure level was in the low to mid 90's. I jokingly asked our server if her ears ring by the end of the night ... she said "All the time."
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Matched Gripper
Active Member
I use GK Ultraphones. They are Peltor (acquired by 3M) ear muffs with Sony sound components. In addition to excellent noise reduction and sound quality, they are deep enough that nothing touches your ear. So, the sound source itself doesn’t risk hearing damage the way IEM can, and your ears won’t get sore from extended use.
UltraPhones - High Isolation Studio Headphones (29db)
UltraPhones are industry standard SONY 7506 Studio Monitor headphone components mounted in a comfortable 29 db passive isolation hearing protection muff. They are the most comfortable, highest isolating headphones on the market today. Here’s what the Pros say about UltraPhones: "I've tried all...
www.gk-music.com
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Exact ones i use!(without the electronics)I use GK Ultraphones. They are Peltor (acquired by 3M) ear muffs with Sony sound components. In addition to excellent noise reduction and sound quality, they are deep enough that nothing touches your ear. So, the sound source itself doesn’t risk hearing damage the way IEM can, and your ears won’t get sore from extended use.
UltraPhones - High Isolation Studio Headphones (29db)
UltraPhones are industry standard SONY 7506 Studio Monitor headphone components mounted in a comfortable 29 db passive isolation hearing protection muff. They are the most comfortable, highest isolating headphones on the market today. Here’s what the Pros say about UltraPhones: "I've tried all...
I like the freq curve on their dampening...it sounds pretty even which makes sense as they are full spectrum and significant Db reduction.-though i have learned this perception is lrgly influenced by bone conduction of sound...so results may vary!
Suburbankidz
Well-known Member
I've got 3M ear muffs used for construction site work
Winston_Wolf
Platinum Member
I use Earacers with the standard filter and I think they're great. They take the edge off of loud sounds but are good at keeping a natural balance of lows/mids/highs.
When I'm playing on stage I have custom molded in-ear monitors from Mee Audio. I'll never go back to using a wedge after these.
When I'm playing on stage I have custom molded in-ear monitors from Mee Audio. I'll never go back to using a wedge after these.
Sadly, for most of my playing over the years, I never used ear protection. And now I have constant ringing. I don’t find it debilitating but it’s noticeable in a quiet room.
Now I don’t ever play without protection. I know. Too little, too late. I use HearProtek ear plugs that came with two different versions. One reduces by 20 dbs and the other reduces sound by 23 dbs. I think they do a decent job and allows me to still hear the band. As my band is getting ready to play out, I am thinking of buying some in ear monitors that will also protect my hearing.
Now I don’t ever play without protection. I know. Too little, too late. I use HearProtek ear plugs that came with two different versions. One reduces by 20 dbs and the other reduces sound by 23 dbs. I think they do a decent job and allows me to still hear the band. As my band is getting ready to play out, I am thinking of buying some in ear monitors that will also protect my hearing.
