Brits: Ear Plugs needed

[Elessar [Sly]]

I can't buy any online since I have rehearsal tomorrow... Are there any high street shops that might sell them (foam type ones?).

[melx]

boots sell them I think.

[Elessar [Sly]]

Thanks Mel! will the standard travel foam ear plugs work?

[woolyh]

Yeah Boots would sell them but those cheap foam ones are designed as sleep aids so get a proper pair when you can.

[Cirrus]

The foam ones are rubbish if you actually want to hear what you sound like but if it's all you can get then beggars can't be choosers. I'd see if you can get to a music store, there's a better chance that you'll at least get a set of "Heroes" or Etymotic/ACS/Elacin ER-20s (they come under those brands) which are perfectly useable for musicians.

Do avoid the Alpine Musicsafe ones though - three of us in the band have tried them, and three of us have found them to sound totally {censored}. It's like listening from down a well.

[Elessar [Sly]]

 

Originally Posted by Cirrus

The foam ones are rubbish if you actually want to hear what you sound like but if it's all you can get then beggars can't be choosers. I'd see if you can get to a music store, there's a better chance that you'll at least get a set of "Heroes" or Etymotic/ACS/Elacin ER-20s (they come under those brands) which are perfectly useable for musicians.

Do avoid the Alpine Musicsafe ones though - three of us in the band have tried them, and three of us have found them to sound totally {censored}. It's like listening from down a well.

 

I might have to put up with it for tomorrow, then get a proper pair from online. Also, my left ear is a funny shape due to a birth mark, so I'll have to look around *facepalm*.

[melx]

 

Originally Posted by Elessar [sly]

Thanks Mel! will the standard travel foam ear plugs work?

 

..... don't ask me, the only time I've ever used ear plugs was at MBV and only then for the end of 'you made me realise'

....sorry, what was that???

[AidyCM]

Man up and fill your ears with loft insulation.

[jonPhillips]

If you're serious about protecting your hearing and still want to be able to hear what you're playing without losing any of the frequency range, invest some cash in ACS Custom Fit Ear Plugs. They're custom fitted to your ears (mine were done at Boots the Chemist) and are available in various dB reduction levels. I went for the -25dB option as we play loud and they are excellent.

They're not cheap, but they've stopped my tinnitus from getting any worse. For the cost of a couple of effects pedals (which you probably don't need anyway), take the right steps to protect your hearing.

Trust me, tinnitus and hearing loss is a seriously debilitating condition and when I see people standing right in front of our PA at gigs, it now makes me wince.

[Elessar [Sly]]

 

Originally Posted by jonPhillips

If you're serious about protecting your hearing and still want to be able to hear what you're playing without losing any of the frequency range, invest some cash in ACS Custom Fit Ear Plugs. They're custom fitted to your ears (mine were done at Boots the Chemist) and are available in various dB reduction levels. I went for the -25dB option as we play loud and they are excellent.

They're not cheap, but they've stopped my tinnitus from getting any worse. For the cost of a couple of effects pedals (which you probably don't need anyway), take the right steps to protect your hearing.

Trust me, tinnitus and hearing loss is a seriously debilitating condition and when I see people standing right in front of our PA at gigs, it now makes me wince.

 

Which model did you get?

[Cirrus]

I'ma wanting a pair of these for christmas!

[jonPhillips]

 

Originally Posted by Elessar [sly]

Which model did you get?

 

ER25.

Believe me, they're worth every penny.

[Elessar [Sly]]

 

Originally Posted by Cirrus

I'ma wanting a pair of these for christmas!

 

I was thinking the Pro 20's http://www.acscustom.com/uk/index.ph...=103&Itemid=86

 

Originally Posted by jonPhillips

ER25.

Believe me, they're worth every penny.

 

I have an audition/rehearsal for a band tomorrow so I'll have to get cheapy stuff right now, but if it works out I'll defo get some of these. This thread is now on my subscriptions (Y).

[Cirrus]

See, I get by ok with the

[Lanefair]

I get the rubber flying ones from boots. Actually very good for band situations. Probably not scientifically helping me, but less painful stood next to drums.

[Zozobra]

I have used ER-20s and thought they were pretty {censored}. I got some Modlex Rockets (30dB) for when I went to the Italian GP and they're great. Way better sounding than ER-20s and they a pound a pair.