Ear Plugs - Do you protect your ears ?

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Tuesday Nov 24, 2009

Flaw wrote:
shredder138 wrote:
Flaw wrote:cigarette filters work better then ear plugs.
Twenty for six bucks.
rip em in half and you got 40

Pack of 100 at choice for $0.79

Hawk · Post by **Hawk** » Wednesday Nov 25, 2009

I would recommend the ETY over foam (I use both) for a more balanced EQ. The ETY is more like turning down the volume knob.

4_the_pocket · Post by **4_the_pocket** » Wednesday Nov 25, 2009

Ive been using IEMs or plugs the last 2 years. Ill never go back. My hearing is shot and I want to help protect what I have left. If that makes me a pussy gosteelers, Im fine with that

I feel what you are saying Kev about not being comfortable. It took me about 1 show to get use to them. I know how important it is as a drummer, like you, to be comfortable. As Jeff said, cracking the seal in one of your ears can really help. Another benefit is when I practice I hear every little thing and it makes my playing more precise.

Might be worth another try.

Mackovyak · Post by **Mackovyak** » Wednesday Nov 25, 2009

Dr. Brandt (I think was her name) in Johnstown made me a custom pair back in the late '90s. They were $100 then and have been the absolute best investment. I'm not playing much at the time and didn't really need them during my acoustic gig, but my time in bands made them worthwhile. They're like a hearing aid, but reverse. They basically bring everything down with very little coloration.

I also use them a lot for shooting.