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I just got a pair of prescription custom earplugs. They should be
ready for pickup in a couple of days. I just can't take loud noises
any more. It really annoys me. Mainly the higher frequencies. During
my chemo treatment I got some frequent tinnitus. They earplugs are
about $150. I personally get them covered by insurance because my
hearing sensativity was caused by a medical "condition"/treatment. It
would have been only $50 more for in-ear monitors but I didn't really
need those and wouldn't really ever have the chance to use them.
I currently use the Hearos and I don't think they are very great. I
notice a drop in some areas of the sound spectrum. The ones I am
getting have the same curve of what the ear actually hears.
--- In , "Bob Steingraber"
<bobsteingraber@...> wrote:
>
> Unlunf,
>
> I'm not ashamed to say that I've been wearing earplugs
> when playing live or going to concerts for about 30 years.
> I learned the hard way at a fairly young age, and was (for
> once) smart enough to decide to protect my hearing from any
> further damage. I got a lot of sh*t and ridicule over the
> years, but I'm the one who can still hear fairly well, while
> my old buddies are darn near deaf. I started out using
> Norton "sonic ear valves", but lately have gone to the
> higher end "Hearoes". Both allow a certain amount of
> sound through. To give a very general, non-technical view,
> the sonic ear valves cut the high frequencies,while the
> hearoes reduce the decibels across the whole frequency
> spectrum.
>
> The band I play in now doesn't play out, and when we practice
> or jam, we all plug into a mixer and play under headphones.
> Believe me, I love the sound of a cranked amp, and the feeling
> of moving air, but playing this way offers some distinct
> advantages. We don't bother the neighbors, can hear each other
> in perfect balance, and are not deaf at the end of the night.
> Plus, the security of the gear is there because nobody
> can hear us blasting.
>
> I'll be interested to hear other opinions on this topic...
>
> Bob S.
>
> > But, if you'll let me, I'd like to ask one more question,
> > somewhat related to Bruce's situation. If tone is so important
> > to you, do you wear earplugs? I'll start the ball by admitting
> > that yes, I do in fact wear 'em, and have done so for more than
> > 25 years. If you're interested, I'll give my opinion on why
> > my choice of earplug is one of the best "health investments"
> > you'll ever make.
> >
> >
> > unlunf
>
