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need earplugs for practice

  • 29-07-2010 9:12pm
    #1
    fguihen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭


    I really dont want permanent tinnitus so need a set of good earplugs for practice.

    I know of a guy who does moulded ones, but hes based in london so thats out of the question. can you get them in ireland, and if so where?


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  • #2
    artvandulet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭artvandulet


    Give these guys a call.
    http://www.archetypemeasurement.com/


  • #3
    Rigsby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭Rigsby


    Check out this link. The guy whose details are given in post #8 has got a lot of recommendations here.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055367452&highlight=musician%27s+plugs


  • #4
    DublinWriter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,560 ✭✭✭DublinWriter


    I use Quies - available in most chemists.

    Soft wax - they mould to the shape of your ear.


  • #5
    Rigsby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,457 ✭✭✭Rigsby


    DublinWriter wrote: »
    I use Quies - available in most chemists.

    Soft wax - they mould to the shape of your ear.

    "Quies" are good, but if a person can afford them, then musician's moulded plugs are the way to go. With wax plugs the sound is muffled, but with musician's plugs everything sounds clear, just at a lower volume.


  • #6
    Agent_47
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭Agent_47


    Try Hearing healthcare Ireland in Capel street. He does the moulded ones.

    http://www.hearing.ie/


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  • #7
    fguihen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭fguihen


    anyone have a review of the guys on capel street ( hearing.ie).
    how do they compare to Frank Crass & Sons in Kimage?

    Hearing.ie do moulded ones but you cant change the strength of the noise protection, apparently you can with Frank Crass ones. Id like to know if there are any drawbacks to the Frank Crass ones, as interchangability of strength seems to be the way to go, IMO anyway as i can use them in more situations.


  • #8
    homerun_homer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,032 ✭✭✭homerun_homer


    I posted about this not long ago and was recommended these. They are better than cheap chemist earplugs and not as steep as ear moulds obviously.


  • #9
    fguihen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 669 ✭✭✭fguihen


    I went in and talked to the hearing.ie guys on capel street today. i wasnt sure what strength of filter i need ( 15db or 25db). They offer a two week change of mind policy, so if you get the 25db's and find they are too strong, they will change the filters free of charge.

    Fitting was about 10 mins or so. they are the cheapest in dublin, at 195 euros a set. yea, its very steep, but id rather look after my hearing than have 200 quid in my wallet.

    once i get them and try them out il let folks know what i think of them.


  • #10
    gotBass
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 108 ✭✭gotBass


    why don't you try the plugs that bikers use, you can get a bag of 50 pairs for about €15-20
    most motorbike shops and hardware stores do them, I've used them once or twice and they are fine to hear everything in the room just lower volume.


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