Good ear protection for concerts.

Submitted ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨WeebLife@lemmy.world⁩ to ⁨nostupidquestions@lemmy.world⁩

Looking for recommendations for good ear protection during concerts. I want ear buds that don’t just muffle all the sound but limit higher unsafe frequencies while allowing you to still enjoy the music. I did a search and came up with a bunch of different kinds and varying reviews on amazon, I also asked my friend who is in the live audio business and he said I needed custom molded IEMs but that seemed a little over kill for me, even if it’s the best way.

This Site shows the common ones I’ve seen.

Thanks!

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nokturne213@sopuli.xyz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I use eargasm ear plugs. They increase the clarity while decreasing the decibels. eargasm.com/…/eargasm-high-fidelity-earplugs?vari…

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18_24_61_b_17_17_4@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I use EARPEACE ear plugs when riding my motorcycles but also use them at concerts. They have ones for moto, music, sport, and sleep but I just use my moto ones for everything. Haven’t tried any of the other varieties to see how they compare in the real world.

I enjoy them because they cut down on the shitty frequencies that’ll damage your hearing but still allow you to hear things clearly. Also pretty nice that you get 3 ear plugs per order in case you lose one and it comes with an aluminum carrying case for them so you can throw it in your pocket or bag and not have them get damaged or covered with pocket fuzz.

They’re pretty damned inexpensive too for what they are.

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- Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I’ve been using Ear Peace for years! These stay on my person at all times. I wish I discovered them before tinnitus but at least I can try to keep things from getting worse. Also on the autistic spectrum so they’re nice to have when overwhelmed by sound.
  
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  - 18_24_61_b_17_17_4@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Agree with you on the tinnitus thing. I have it so bad from so many years of playing-in and going-to metal shows and riding bikes. Young and invincible, right? I try to do everything I can these days to keep it from getting any worse. I can’t even stand being in a silent room, it drives me nuts. Always have to have at least a fan or some music on.
    
    So glad to hear they help you cope with an overwhelming amount of sound too. ❤️
    
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fmstrat@lemmy.nowsci.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
For reference, I have used equipment to tune home theaters to flat frequency responses, and designed speaker crossovers. Spreadsheets are fun, and sound is math.

Like the other commenter recoed: Loops www.loopearplugs.com.

The loop is tuned for specific frequencies, and it actually works. My partner also uses them on job sites, and the soft ones are great for sleeping. I typically use the ones for loud places that help you hear voices.

Regardless of where you live, you can buy them in your currency on Amazon if you can’t find a direct purchase: www.amazon.com/s?k=loop+earplugs&crid=2GUCLFWL47X…

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- dumples@midwest.social ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I have loved by Loops for concerts. They keep all of the music but remove all of the screaming. I used them when I watched Taylor Swift which was all screams and loved it
  
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synapse1278@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
While I was playing in a band, I was using some earplugs like these: Alpine MusicSafe Pro - Clear / Thomann.de. I was wearing them for every band practice and shows. It wasn’t the exact same ones though. I can say I still have a good hearing today, I can still hear the high pitch noise from some power supply and I don’t have any permanent ringing in my ears. So, they did a good enough job for me, standing next to a angry drummer and maxed-out guitar amplifier twice a week for 4 years :)

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- Just_A_Bloke70@reddthat.com ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I worn these to a gig for the first time recently - excellent.
  
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- blackris@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Yep. They also have a range of amateur plugs (sounds kinkier then meant), like the SeepDeep or Partyplugs. They are generally pretty great.
  
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Anticorp@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
You want shooting ear buds. They actually amplify quiet sounds, pass normal sounds through, and muffle sounds above the threshold. But they won’t really work as you want, because the entire concert is above the safe threshold. That means they’ll effectively just be ear plugs during the whole show, so you might as well just get ear plugs for 50¢.

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pezhore@infosec.pub ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I hated loop earplugs - they just did not work for me. These did and we’re significantly cheaper: a.co/d/02gC45R.

They were great at volume lowering while still letting the vocals/mids through, and critically they were comfortable for the entire concert.

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dirtySourdough@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I own a pair of Etymotic ER20XS ear plugs and I like them. I haven’t had the chance yet to try them out at a concert, but I have worn them on other occassions. I think they’re reasonably comfortable and the sound quality is still good while wearing them.

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- Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I’ve been using these for years for concerts, gym classes and always take spares to festivals to give to friends. They are designed for an even 20db cut when listening to music. They have the same fit as the cheaper ER20 but the xs have clearer top end.
  
  I use them 3x a week and have a few pairs. They don’t last forever as the baffles get softer over time. At $40 they last me a year which is pretty good value.
  
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jeffw@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
Anything that rated for a certain db reduction. I like disposable ones personally because they tend to be more comfortable. The 3M ones in the article you linked look great, just make sure you know how to roll them and insert them

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Masta_Chief@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I have the Earasers with their case and keep it on my keychain. Super happy with them. Use them as drummer for all the rehearsals I do without my IEMS or any loud concerts I go to. Super comfortable and I can still talk to people fine with them in since they don’t muffle the sound too much.

Just got a pair of eargasms too but haven’t put them through their paces yet, but they’re a different style of earplug that’s more substantial but might have slightly better sound. They’re also a little cheaper usually and they come with a case.

If you get the Earasers case make sure to sinch it tight when closing otherwise it has a habit of unscrewing in your pocket.

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Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I would lean towards the 3M stuff… I mean folks are saying 3M plugs muffle things, but look at the decibel reduction rating. The loops linked in your article are 7 decibels vs 34 decibels from the real ear plugs.

Maybe 7 is enough… But I’d say the reason 34 decibel reduction is considered muffling is because it’s a real significant reduction vs a minor reduction. Maybe you only need a minor reduction though 🤷‍♂️.

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- Munkisquisher@lemmy.nz ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I prefer a 20db cut that’s flat across frequencys. Most audio engineer plugs like the etymotic range aim for that midpoint.
  
  If I’m chainsawing, it’s big muffling 30db cut earmuffs.
  
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Jackthelad@lemmy.world ⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I asked a similar question to this a couple of weeks ago due to me needing them for work, and I ended up going with the Loop Experience 2 and they’ve been fantastic.

They dampen the sound around me but I can still hear voices clearly, and they’re really comfortable and I barely notice I’ve got them in.

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