God_Is_A_DJ Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Can anybody suggest any good ear protection things for gigs? I need some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieR Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 We use EAR Ultrafit earplugs. Good and reuseable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I use Docs Pro Plugs. They are much like the in-ear moulds for IEMs, but with just a small vent hole. They are made for drummers, but I have used them when doing sound, and they work just as well.IIRC they drop everything by 30dB, and have a low pass slope starting at 10kHz. About £12 for a pair, in a plastic box. There are 9 sizes, the shop should help with the fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich newby Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I use a few different types, For general use I use these http://www.aspli.com/safety_products_detai...&cat2_id=0&ID=6 For heavy duty use, and long term use I use these http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/subRange...27&cacheID=ukieBecause I am not a big fan of ear plugs, these are not ideal, but much more comfortable. And I also carry these with me, just in case http://rswww.com/cgi-bin/bv/rswww/subRange...55&cacheID=ukie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghance Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I've used elacin ER-15's for the last 10 years. highly recommended. always take them to gig's. even mix very loud bands with them in. www.elacin.nl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich newby Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Those things are about £120 arnt they? Are they really worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 My drum teacher had some made, and he was using the Docs Proplugs I use until then. He said they were a vast improvement, and a lot of the comb filtering caused by poorly fitting plugs had gone. Personally if something could save my hearing it is worth a lot to me, as I need my hearing for my planned career and for my sanity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God_Is_A_DJ Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 I am looking at the Doc Proplugs as they are quite discrete, but how comfortable are all these ear plugs for wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Docs Pro plugs feel a bit odd to begin with, but not uncomfortable, once they warm up they become softer and mould to you ear better. I've often forgotten I've had mine in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chr15 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I've used elacin ER-15's for the last 10 years. highly recommended. always take them to gig's. even mix very loud bands with them in. www.elacin.nl Those things are about £120 arnt they? Are they really worth it? I have the elacin er-15's and they are well worth the money. comfortable and you can mix with them in (although I dont usually). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Etymotic Research ER-20's. I'm sure I started/contributed to a thread about ear plugs in the last year or so.... :P David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 I also use the Etymotic Research ER-20's which are about £10 per pair.David's right, searching for 'Ear Plugs' brings up quite a few threads on this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim b Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 The Etymotic Research ER20 plugs have saved my hearing and sanity at quite a few punk gigs in the past year. They're good enough that you can hear faults with a PA with them in. Not the most discrete in the world but I'm over that and wear them in clubs when I'm out-no one really notices and if they do you generally have a chat which ends up with them saying that they really should be wearing them too. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God_Is_A_DJ Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Would you say they are better then the DOC plugs? as I am going to get some today, however cant decide between the two. I am not bothered what they look like, as long as they are easy to get in your ear and mainly protect your hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim b Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Would you say they are better then the DOC plugs?...I switched from pro plugs to ER20s so yeah I do prefer them. Jim B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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