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Post by melikecheese on Feb 23, 2007 16:38:26 GMT -5
I saw Boris without earplugs last year. I couldn't hear well for over a week. It was really really bad and I was actually quite pissed about it. It was probably the only time I covered my ears and quickly moved to the back of the venue...It was so loud it hurt at the time. Just wanted to share that story in case you plan to see Boris.
Just wanted to add my recommendation for the Etymotic ER20's. They don't over muffle the highs (like the foam ones), also they don't overreduce the sound. The generic/AOSafety foamies are good for about 29 dB reduction, weighted to the higher frequencies (great for industrial protection, not so much for enjoying music), the Etymotics reduce 20 dB (its a log scale so 9 dB is actually quite a bit), with a mostly flat reduction. 20 dB is enough to take the edge off of loud music without deadening it. To be honest though, the music seldom, if ever, gets brutal to roo. Unless you are going to be on the rail for every band you probably won't need them (doesn't hurt to bring them though). What is REALLY useful is the cheap foamies for when you sack out. Roo is busy 24 hrs/day, it's nice to be able to put the plugs in and have the rest of the world go away for a couple of hours. Sleep is precious at roo, make the most of it.
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Post by Veddie Edder on Mar 14, 2007 22:08:37 GMT -5
Wow, thank you guys so much for this thread. I am deaf in one ear from nerve damage that happened when I was only 4 years old, and have tinnitus in my good ear from going to concerts over the years. So I definantly have to take care of my ears. I will be investing in one of the Etymotic earplugs before going to Coachella for 3 days then to Bonnaroo for 4 days this year!
I used to work at a theme park where I was around extremely high pitched noises, but had to be able to hear what people said, so I wore a type of earplug that was rubber, and had some type of contraption inside it that 'cut off' sudden high pitch noises from going to my eardrums. They worked quiet well. I'm wondering if those were similar to these Etymotic earplugs mentioned on this thread. If so, they worked incredibly well. I could engage in normal conversation, but then whenever their were loud, sharp noises, it was as if the earplug had a device inside that would shut off incoming sound for a brief moment. It was really cool, but I can't remember what they were called. I think I only paid about $15 for them at Walmart's gun/ hunting section.
my dad works for a major us candy manufacturer in the state of tennessee and theres like 15 pair of brand new earplugs layin round the house...check another item off the what to bringaroo list....
I'd agree with the KMFDM guy - thier show last year in Boston was pretty loud.
I've noticed a hearing loss in my right ear, which is depressing. So now, I wear plugs all the time - even mowing the lawn. i also invested in a pair of sound isolating earbuds for my ipod . now i can hear it on a plane without turning it up to 11!
Anyway, I've started wearing plugs to almost every show - the exception being outdoor venues - it's just never loud enough for me to justify. At 'Roo, i dont think I ever thought it was too much...only wore em sleeping.
I've been meaning to buy a decent pair - so thanks to everyone for thier suggestions.
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