I want to get some non-single use ear protectors for concerts. I have only used bad foam single use ones before and I’m not sure how to approach this. Should I buy cheap ones like alpine to see if I even like it or does it make sense to directly go for customised ones? Idk how much customised ones would even cost.

Does anyone here have experience with ear protectors?

  • SacredHeartAttack@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I purchased molded earplugs that came with inserts for both -5db and -30db protection. Ran me like ~$150 total I think. Sorry but it was a few years ago.

    Either way I went to a local ENT Doctor and got my ears fitted, and receive my plugs a week or two later. They were listed as “musician’s plugs” and have a very flat response. Or maybe it’s a curved response. I’m not sure how it should be said. What I’m getting at is the attenuated sound I hear is very true to what I would hear without them, just quieter. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made.

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        1 year ago

        The ENT just fitted me. She sent the molds out to a manufacturer.

        You also got me at a great moment since I’m now next to my earplugs. I had a few points wrong so let me correct. They are called “HearPro” and come in -9db and -25db. There’s also apparently -15db available. Made by Etymōtic Research Inc (in Illinois).