PSA: Your Hearing
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@damian
I’ve seen something like 500 live concerts, and I really, really wish I’d started wearing earplugs much earlier. I don’t have any real quiet time anymore. Tinnitus is real. The only upside is that listening to music at a safe(r) level alleviates the ringing now. So I’m always listening to music. Thanks for putting this out there, much love. -
@SpaffPrise that's a bummer man. Glad to hear that the music soothes.
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@SpaffPrise "one good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain"
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I bought a pair, but I haven't used them yet. I plan to use them from now on though! I get ringing in my ears occasionally and really do not want it to get any worse! Lol
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Earplugs are so key for shows especially at smaller venues where the sound can be so loud. The chomper filter may be the best feature!
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Need a category for "Used When Needed" I always care my Etymotics on my keychain and definitely use them if I feel the dbs are too high.
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@kfox527 Also, it is totally worth investing in a good pair. I forgot mine at North Coast and had to use a pair of foamies from the med tent. It was far too muffled to be enjoyable.
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@kfox527 said in PSA: Your Hearing:
@kfox527 Also, it is totally worth investing in a good pair. I forgot mine at North Coast and had to use a pair of foamies from the med tent. It was far too muffled to be enjoyable.
Muffled temporarily by foam > Muffled forever.
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I realize I should but I never have. This past year, at a Kung Fu show I stood directly in front of Tim Palmieri’s Supro at the rail. My left ear rang for two days afterward. Should have learned my lesson from that, but instead I just avoid being directly in front of anyone’s amps or the PA. I will look into those earpieces you spoke of, because I would like to protect my hearing but not lose and sound quality at the show.
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@603Brett I highly recommend the brand etymotic, you can find them on amazon for like $20.
I've also heard good things about eargasm and earpeace.
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@Lopez thank you kind Sir. I’ll get myself a pair and try them out at JRAD.
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@603Brett said in PSA: Your Hearing:
@Lopez thank you kind Sir. I’ll get myself a pair and try them out at JRAD.
These are the ones I have. They're good though I have to say that sometimes I wish I had a bit more protection. But... They don't muffle the sound and they're certainly better than nothing.
