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Jacob:
do you know the manufacturer of your custom plugs?
...that way I can ask my doctor about them.
thanks,
-dp
--- Jacob Dobner <> wrote:
> 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
> >
>
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