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madmax1012 wrote:

Fuzzy Fred wrote:or maybe just see bands that play at reasonable volumes

but i don't want to see bands like Nickelback

There's nothing reasonable about Nickelback, or even acceptable for that matter.

I can't tell if my hearing is dulled or so over-sensitive that I can't make out specific details(like what people are saying) if there's too much other noise around me. However, I can, and often do, pick out minute details in music that most other people would remain completely unaware of.

psst psst Earth

i've worn earplugs for years and can't recommend them enough. more important than pedals... *gasp*

I wish I'd worn earplugs. Didn't know the damage I'd done until I realised until the fourth set of headphones I'd returned because they distorted ... the distortion stayed on the same side when I swapped them round and changed the channels on the amp.
I played through this thing for many years, with a 400W Peavey + 2x15 beside it and a drummer and have totally fucked my left ear. Cettain frequencies feel like a hot needle into my head. Not nice.

Frankly, I don't get the appeal of being super loud.

It seems most shows I go to are so loud that you'd have to wear ear plugs just to really hear the instruments well. That's just silly.

I like loud, but only to the point that it's still comfortable. It's not fair to say "Oh hey bring ear plugs" when you could just turn it the fuck down.

Bought a generic fit pair at the local music store for $20, came with 14 and 18 db filters. Custom fitted would be more comfortable but wearing the generics for 3 hours isn't too annoying and well worth it.

McSpunckle wrote:Frankly, I don't get the appeal of being super loud.

It seems most shows I go to are so loud that you'd have to wear ear plugs just to really hear the instruments well. That's just silly.

I like loud, but only to the point that it's still comfortable. It's not fair to say "Oh hey bring ear plugs" when you could just turn it the fuck down.

Yeah, it really confuses me how loud some bands play. When you turn the volume up so loud it's uncomfortable for days afterwards and all the instruments sort of blend into a big mess, why the hell?

I got customer fitted earplugs at the beginning of the year. I've only gotten to use them twice, but it was a good investment. Everything sounded exactly the same, just as if I lowered the volume to a reasonable listening level. I can't remember which brand they are, so I included two links of similar companies.

http://www.etymotic.com/

http://www.westone.com/home

They both have a cheaper product that are supposed to do the same thing, just aren't custom fitted. I've been planning to get a pair for my girlfriend for when I take her to shows.

Even if you go see a band that isn't loud, that doesn't mean that other bands won't be. I went to see Maps and Atlases last year. They played at a reasonable volume, but the first two bands did not. Plus, being opening bands, the sound guy will have to figure out how to get the levels right, so the first band usually doesn't sound as good (in my experience).

Deafheaven, Young Widows, Russian Circles + no plugs = for about a week.

Just warning.

McSpunckle wrote:Frankly, I don't get the appeal of being super loud.

It seems most shows I go to are so loud that you'd have to wear ear plugs just to really hear the instruments well. That's just silly.

I like loud, but only to the point that it's still comfortable. It's not fair to say "Oh hey bring ear plugs" when you could just turn it the fuck down.

I saw Hacienda and City and Colour a few weeks ago, and the sound levels were perfect and you know what? the quality of the concert was so much better because you could hear everything perfectly. i was right next to the stage, right in front of Dallas Green, no ear plugs and I couldn't have been happier.

Bands that play super loud suck.

I used to play my drumset in high school without any ear protection... DUUUUUUMMMBBBB. Had a few fearsome practices that I walked away from with ringing overlapping muffledness overlapping ringing and I was like "NAW". So I've been wearing ear protection ever since.

Someone posted a little above me that "Anything is better than nothing." Exactly right. Shit is precious, dude, and it will just get worse if you maltreat yourself.

*PROTIP: After years of experimenting with different ear protection, I've found nothing works better for me than a little wad of toilet paper with a dab of water run over it. SERIOUSLY. I've tried industrial earplugs, over-ear headsets, etc. Toilet paper creates a comfy, snug fit that allows you to hear yourself sing even better because of the vibrations in your head. Try it... sing a note with your ears free, then do it again with your fingers in there... you can hear it in your head better (talking about situations where you have to sing over loud music; if you're singing to yourself, you obviously don't need protection).

SO YEAH. Cram some moist toilet paper in there. I do it at all concerts I witness and of which I am a part. Cheap and super effective!

C

p.s. Quoted from the article: "He was so stressed - as far as Robert was concerned, he never heard back from anyone."

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcYppAs6ZdI[/youtube]

I use the Etymotic ER-20's. They are under 20 bucks and fit my ear nicely. And they're clear so people don't notice when theyre in

monkeydancer wrote:

McSpunckle wrote:Frankly, I don't get the appeal of being super loud.

It seems most shows I go to are so loud that you'd have to wear ear plugs just to really hear the instruments well. That's just silly.

I like loud, but only to the point that it's still comfortable. It's not fair to say "Oh hey bring ear plugs" when you could just turn it the fuck down.

Yeah, it really confuses me how loud some bands play. When you turn the volume up so loud it's uncomfortable for days afterwards and all the instruments sort of blend into a big mess, why the hell?

"Maximum Volume Yields Maximum Results"

Earplugs For Musicians
You can order online if you want but I normally call because the customer service chick sounds hot as fuck!

Fuzzy Fred wrote:Bands that play super loud suck.

Um, no. People that go to see shows where bands will easily exceed 100-115 decibels without hearing protection are, well, dumb. You should wear hearing protection for simple guitar practice, mowing the lawn, working in a factory, etc. A single electic guitar speaker puts out 95+ decibels if it's of any quality.

Risking the hearing you're going to have for life so you can, like, hear a band super good = stupid. Cuz you're only going to hear that band super good once.

Fuzzy Fred wrote:I saw Hacienda and City and Colour a few weeks ago, and the sound levels were perfect and you know what? the quality of the concert was so much better because you could hear everything perfectly. i was right next to the stage, right in front of Dallas Green, no ear plugs and I couldn't have been happier.

Bands that play super loud suck.

Yup. All the indie shows I've been to have been perfect. Loud enough to feel the bass good, but everything is still clear. It's awesome.

But all the heavier shows... it's ridiculous. I think the sound guys also crank the bass to the point that the shaking of the building drowns everything out... lame.