Aerotec Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Hi ! I use cheap ear protections during concerts but I'm not satisfied with them. They change the sound and I have a buzz in my ears after a show. And I don't want to go deaf.... What kind of protection do you use ? Do you know something that can avoid buzz after a concert ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I use Alpine myself, yes they're the cheap kind, but they never left any buzz. They do colour the sound a bit but that's to be expected from cheaper hearing protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I just use regular earplugs I'd suggest going to a music store or audio equipment store and buying a set of washable, fitted size earplugs. Naturally, you will lose a little bit of the tone, even with the most expensive but some of the 'cheaper' ones will suffice. A store won't be the best place to try them to see how they go but hopefully there are some guides on the net and others here to help. Funny this topic was brought up, I was just about to buy a pair today but Switzerland is fucking expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 The best protection would be custom fit you can get at your audician (usually that's at your optician too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotec Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I think I will order Alpine MusicSafe Pro protections. They're not really expensive and better than my 5€ earplugs... Custom protections are really expensive (about 150€) but seem to be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButterflyPyromaniac Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I always intended to buy ear plugs from earlove. Apparently they've now been bought by another company... http://www.etymotic.com/hp/er20.html Not sure what they're like. Might try them. Most likely too late for me, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Those seem okay to me; it's the same principle for all: shut your ear canal and leave a small filter in between; as long as the only way in is filtered I'd say you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I use these. I'd say they don't reduce the volume as much as the foam ones, but they also don't affect the frequency response as much. They work for me! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtisticAnakin Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Both my brother (who has gone to vastly more concerts than I have) and I use the Etymotic plugs linked above. We absolutely love them and have no problems with our ears ringing after concerts. The best way for me to describe them is that they dampen the volume without muffling any sound, unlike foam plugs that tend to muffle higher frequencies like vocals. Wearing them doesn't affect my enjoyment of the concert at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotec Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 Yesterday, I tried Alpine MusicSafe Pro with the highest protection (the gold filter) at a Radiohead concert. They are far better than my other earplugs. I didn't notice a change in the sound and I didn't have ears ringing problem this morning. So thanks for your advices ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthijs Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 You're welcome! Glad you liked them. Be sure to wash them in lukewarm water every now and then (take the filters out when washing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowella Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Yesterday, I tried Alpine MusicSafe Pro with the highest protection (the gold filter) at a Radiohead concert. They are far better than my other earplugs. I didn't notice a change in the sound and I didn't have ears ringing problem this morning. So thanks for your advices ! Superb! Glad to hear they make a difference, or not make a difference but make a difference etc; I'm going to have to look into them now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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