MartianSpaghettiRider Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 This is why I wear my earplugs. I can't hear anything but the band. About that, which brand do you think it's among the best to buy? I'm planning to purchase a confection before going to the first Milan gig, possibly not made with natural rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destroya Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I use some reusable musician's earplugs made by 3M which are rather good, they actually lower the volume down by 30dB rather than block certain frequencies. No idea how much they are as they were given to me by my old college. I remember they came presented in a cigarette sized box with a little carrying case (it gave my mum a shock as she thought I started smoking ). Make sure you clean your ears though, they can get a bit gunky. These aren't the ones I own but look similar (and have a different case): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-PartyPlug-2015-Earplugs-Festivals/dp/B00REB9VXU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458774908&sr=8-2&keywords=gig+earplugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 What's the point of going to a gig with earplugs? I honestly can't think a dumbest thing to do. Save the money and listen through youtube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah, permanent hearing damage sounds like a fucking great idea, you tool . You do realise they just block out certain frequencies, etc, up to a certain level? You can still hear the gig just fine, if not better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Yeah, permanent hearing damage sounds like a fucking great idea, you tool . Don't go outside you might get lung cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunge Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Don't go outside you might get lung cancer. Wow . I think that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard here. Enjoy your tinnitus. Ciao. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Wow . I think that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard here. Enjoy your tinnitus. Ciao. As stupid as getting tinnitus for going to one concert in your life. Seriously save the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbenletzer Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 What's the point of going to a gig with earplugs? I honestly can't think a dumbest thing to do. Save the money and listen through youtube... I actually have tinnitus due to concerts and have to wear earplugs unless I want to cause more damage. If you're 21 and have constant ringing noises/beeps in your ears like me, you wouldn't be saying that kinda bullshit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I actually have tinnitus due to concerts and have to wear earplugs unless I want to cause more damage. If you're 21 and have constant ringing noises/beeps in your ears like me, you wouldn't be saying that kinda bullshit No i wouldn't but it's not likely to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbenletzer Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 No i wouldn't but it's not likely to happen. You're the kind of person that thinks that the pull out method is sufficient protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartianSpaghettiRider Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I use some reusable musician's earplugs made by 3M which are rather good, they actually lower the volume down by 30dB rather than block certain frequencies. No idea how much they are as they were given to me by my old college. I remember they came presented in a cigarette sized box with a little carrying case (it gave my mum a shock as she thought I started smoking ). Make sure you clean your ears though, they can get a bit gunky. These aren't the ones I own but look similar (and have a different case): http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-PartyPlug-2015-Earplugs-Festivals/dp/B00REB9VXU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458774908&sr=8-2&keywords=gig+earplugs Thank you, Destroya. And you guys calm down, no need to get riled up between each other upon using or not using earplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 No i wouldn't but it's not likely to happen. Fabri used to post similar things too then he got tinnitus. Although most of the people advocating this are not going to once concert in their life. It's a regular thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 You can absolutely get tinnitus from one concert. Especially if you have damage to your ears already that just hasn't manifested the symptoms yet. Plus, earplugs actually make a lot of gigs sound better in the first place, considering many venues, and arenas in particular, weren't designed for concert acoustic, and sound like tinny, ringy shit until you put good earplugs in. Philly sounded atrocious, with the vocals sounding really high pitched and off to the naked ear. Unfortunately, the vocals and guitar were so low in the damn mix I couldn't use my plugs anyways... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 As stupid as getting tinnitus for going to one concert in your life. Seriously save the money.Who the hell only goes to one concert in their life? Also your logic is beyond ridiculous, and comparing it to the chances of getting lung cancer from going outside just means you have no idea how you actually get tinnitus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Who the hell only goes to one concert in their life? Also your logic is beyond ridiculous, and comparing it to the chances of getting lung cancer from going outside just means you have no idea how you actually get tinnitus. You'd be surprised of people that only went to one gig in their lives, i know a few I go to concerts every 2 years or something like that and nothing happened, as expected. If you are not going to the front row i don't see why you should worry, is not that loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 You'd be surprised of people that only went to one gig in their lives, i know a few I go to concerts every 2 years or something like that and nothing happened, as expected. If you are not going to the front row i don't see why you should worry, is not that loud. Wait, don't tell me, you're anti-vax too? http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/talking-back/just-1-rock-concert-or-football-game-may-cause-permanent-hearing-damage1/ There's a link for you btw. But I don't think it'll do much good because you actually believe that "I did it and I'm fine so it's not dangerous" is a logical argument. Do you also not believe in condoms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Wait, don't tell me, you're anti-vax too? http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/talking-back/just-1-rock-concert-or-football-game-may-cause-permanent-hearing-damage1/ There's a link for you btw. But I don't think it'll do much good because you actually believe that "I did it and I'm fine so it's not dangerous" is a logical argument. Do you also not believe in condoms? I believe in what i see and thats everyone in attendance of a gig walking off just fine. I'm sorry for those who have tinnitus but if it was a real threat nobody would go to concerts so fuck off with your superiority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citizen Erased 01 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I believe in what i see and thats everyone in attendance of a gig walking off just fine. I'm sorry for those who have tinnitus but if it was a real threat nobody would go to concerts so fuck off with your superiority. are you a child? There's no way an adult could be quite so miraculously stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm sorry for those who have tinnitus but if it was a real threat nobody would go to concerts Or they'd go to concerts with earplugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Or they'd go to concerts with earplugs. Now i have a question here, do they wear earplugs when they party? Is pretty much the same db depending on where you stand isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I believe in what i see and thats everyone in attendance of a gig walking off just fine. I'm sorry for those who have tinnitus but if it was a real threat nobody would go to concerts so fuck off with your superiority.But it is a real threat, and people do get tinnitus, and people like you still go to gigs without earplugs. So...no, you're obviously wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destroya Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Some gigs are definitely louder than others. At Ghost I was on the front row, right in the centre and barely seemed loud at all. Then again I had a decent view for the Contortionist/Tesseract in Manchester which was blisteringly loud (same sized venue) and feel that has fucked my ears up. Stupidly didnt wear ear plugs to those but will start doing it again now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael8888 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I recommend White Heat attending a gig of This Will Destroy You without earplug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Heat Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 But it is a real threat, and people do get tinnitus, and people like you still go to gigs without earplugs. So...no, you're obviously wrong. I have no idea but probably those who have it standed in front row, then yeah it'd be a good idea to wear earplugs cause it sounds distorted as fuck when you are that close to the sound source. Of all the gigs i went i never felt it was too loud except when Flea turned the distortion on during Give It Away which felt like the roof was gonna come down. Other than that it depends on the band, AC/DC front row you are guaranteed ear damage, from what i've heard they are extremely loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Now i have a question here, do they wear earplugs when they party? Is pretty much the same db depending on where you stand isn't it? Clubs can be very bad for your ears especially. Local stereos maybe less so but it still depends on the loudness and position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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