Custom Fitted Earplugs

Zangetsu

Sorry I posted this before but can't find the feckin thread, anyone know where I can get custom fitted earplugs that don't dull out the sound too much, ones I've tried so far were ****e, foam and ones from thomann.

Lil help?

Dord

Funnily enough it was your thread!

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055367452

Zangetsu

I know yeah, couldn't find it, but of a slow day... Headin down to kimmage to get me some proper earplugs, none of this foam ****e!

Thanks.

Rigsby

Zangetsu wrote: »

I know yeah, couldn't find it, bit of a slow day... Headin down to kimmage to get me some proper earplugs, none of this foam ****e!

Thanks.

You wont regret it. I have a pair. Best investment I ever made...... even if a bit on the late side.

fasty

Agreed! I've had a pair for a year now and while it won't undo the permanent ringing in my right ear, it hasn't got worse since!

Zangetsu

Do they dull out the sound much? I was told theres 9db, 15d and 25db ones. Think im going for the 15's... Getting fitted later this week ^^

Patricide

Dont suppose anyone would know where to get some in the munster area, i have some 40 euro plasticy ones, they have stopped me going deaf thus far but i find that they dont phase out the bass frequences as much as the high ones resulting in me hearing pretty much nothing but the bass guitar. Im a bassist myself and its livable with like but wouldnt mind forking out the dough for some proper earphones.

yevveh

Zangetsu wrote: »

Do they dull out the sound much? I was told theres 9db, 15d and 25db ones. Think im going for the 15's... Getting fitted later this week ^^

15's are good, 24's would be too much. They don't dull out the sound, that's the benefit of them over foam (which are totally ****e).

Any chance you'd ask Franky or whoevers running the place when you should come back to check if they're still good? I think I've had mine about 5 years now and I might need new filters. That is, assuming you're going to him!

Zangetsu

Yeah no problem man, I've to give them a bell to confirm the appointment (stupid work) I'll ask him then.

(5 years?!?! so ur getting your moneys worth then lol...)

Rigsby

Zangetsu wrote: »

Do they dull out the sound much? I was told theres 9db, 15d and 25db ones. Think im going for the 15's... Getting fitted later this week ^^

Yes. They are the different strengths. I have the 25's, though the 15's should be fine. Tell the man whose fitting them for you exactly the type of situation (volume ect) you will be using them. He should be able to advise which filter is best for you.

They dont so much dull the sound, they bring down the volume by X decibels depending on the filter. I can hear all the instruments in the band evenly, and clearly...... just at a lower volume.

yevveh

Zangetsu wrote: »

Yeah no problem man, I've to give them a bell to confirm the appointment (stupid work) I'll ask him then.

(5 years?!?! so ur getting your moneys worth then lol...)

Cheers man yeah, I really am, ha. The filters aren't as good as they used to be so I will more than likely get them replaced, you know what it's like... people knock into you, water/beer gets in your ear and the filters die a little

Eoin Madsen

Ah, they do dull out the sound a little. Or rather, they don't block bass very well. The highs are still all there (unlike foam) but you still get a disproportionate amount of bass, some of which I imagine travels through your head. They are a hell of a lot better than the foam or silicone ones though, and definitely worth the cash. I got 15db ones, but I think I'd be more inclined to 9-10db next time.

They accentuate the Fletcher-Munson curve a little too, so there's also a perception of a very slight boost in the 4-6kHz range, and a dip in the low mids.

Playing drums is the only reason I can think of for getting the 25s, but I found the 15s were fine for that most of the time.

Patricide

How much is a disproportionate amount, cause at the moment im getting crazy amounts, and its so bassy the notes get muddled together. Deffiaty be worth the step up yea?

Not too pushed about there price, after doing sound engineering for a while i came to the conclusion you cant put a price on your ears...

Rigsby

Patricide wrote: »

you cant put a price on your ears...

Never a truer thing was said

road_2_damascus

you cant put a price on your ears...

if you damage your hearing playing music, or put your back out from carrying gear, you will never make the money playing music to fix it....

By the way, there was a band palying around the country before Christmas, I dont know their name, but they all looked the part, as in spkiey bleached hair covered in tatoos..mid 20's, and had the very best of new gear. They cost 1600 for the night... and they were miming to a backing track. Id say 99% of the punters neither noticed nor cared. Im playing 20 years, and I only spotted it when I saw the drummer hitting out of sync a few times. The singer was singing to a fashion, but ontop of the original recording and heavily laden with reverb...and of course, they were all jumping around like Green Day...alot to be said for playing acoustic

Eoin Madsen

Patricide wrote: »

How much is a disproportionate amount, cause at the moment im getting crazy amounts, and its so bassy the notes get muddled together. Deffiaty be worth the step up yea?

Not too pushed about there price, after doing sound engineering for a while i came to the conclusion you cant put a price on your ears...

I dunno... maybe 6db from 200hz down...? It's not a big problem compared to the foam ones in any case. They're fine for most things but it's still difficult to mix with them - at the very least you'd have to take them out periodically.

I have a strong suspicion that mine have dulled a little since I first got them anyway. Not sure if that's the filter or that the fit isn't as good now and I'm getting more occlusion. I'm long overdue to go back for a hearing checkup anyway.

Long story short: they're not perfect so don't have overly huge expectations, but absolutely do get them.

Johnny Storm

Eoin Madsen wrote: »

...They accentuate the Fletcher-Munson curve a little too, ....

Sorry, I can't just let that slip by.......

ham_n_mustard

Patricide wrote: »

Not too pushed about there price, after doing sound engineering for a while i came to the conclusion you cant put a price on your ears...

About 15 yoyos is the going rate for a freshly bitten off pair down here in Limk.;)