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Westone makes them. Your audiologist will know most about them. You
have to go visit an audiologist to get them made.
--- In , DP <noetical1@...> wrote:
>
> Jacob:
>
> do you know the manufacturer of your custom plugs?
>
> ...that way I can ask my doctor about them.
>
> thanks,
> -dp
>
>
>
> --- Jacob Dobner <jacobdobner@...> 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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