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3 HN users recommended this between 2016 and 2022, in 3 comments.
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3 HN users recommended this between 2016 and 2022, in 3 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
Can't agree with this more! Seriously, if you're a fan of live music, grab a pair and just try it at the next concert you go to.
Its a signal/noise attenuation, you'll hear _more_ detail, not less.
A pair like these are what I'd consider 'high end':
https://www.amazon.com/ETY-Plugs-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard-...
But I've always got a cheap set from the pharmacy in my pocket or the car somewhere. Something like this is perfect:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/HEAROS-High-Fidelity-free-case/15...
as a metalhead and frequent concert-goer, this is something I am INCREDIBLY careful about. I'm one of those people that already has a hard time hearing in environments with background noise for some reason.
1. earplugs at shows or anywhere with sustained loud sound are critical. Disposable foam earplugs are a last resort. If you are a frequent concert-goer, do yourself a favor and AT LEAST get a pair of Eymotic ETY-Plugs or something similar ($13, https://www.amazon.com/ETY-Plugs-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard-...). They will fit way better, isolate more sound, and sound a TON better; you will still be able to enjoy the show, I promise.
2. If you go to shows a lot, get custom plugs made; just do it. Price will be $80-$200, including getting professional molds made by an audiologist, but it is worth it. I can not even feel mine when they are in my ears, the fit is that good (mine are from 64 Audio, they have a 20% off sale a few times a year).
3. If you spend a lot of time with headphones, be really careful about keeping the volume low. If something sounds too faint, just leave it for a few minutes; a lot of they time your ears adjust and that lower volume you thought was too faint is actually just fine or maybe even still too loud.
4. I acknowledge how ridiculous of a suggestion this is price wise, but if you spend hours a day with headphones on, consider custom molded IEMs. Yes, they are expensive as shit (anywhere from ~$250 to infinity dollars), but they will seal in your ears perfectly. This gives you much better isolation from ambient sound in your environment, so you can listen to music at MUCH lower volumes comfortably. On average, sound quality is MUCH better than the headphones/earbuds you were using before too.
Do not fuck about with your hearing.
Related: if you enjoy live music, get a pair of custom-fit musician's earplugs. They cost $150 total, which is a lot of money for earplugs, but is not much at all for protecting my hearing. Also, that's not many concert tickets!
I used a pair of these for years https://www.amazon.com/ETY-Plugs-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard-...
But I actually have weirdly shaped ear canals. I got tired of fighting the plugs, so I got my custom ones: https://www.sensaphonics.com/products/erseriesplugs
I've worn mine to see the Flaming Lips and to perform with several different professional symphonies. Highly recommended.