What kinda of Ear Protection do you use?

[lowlife350]

I picked up a couple of set of customs with 15db cut and 25 db cut.  I am hoping to get some of the conical musician ones to keep in my bag.

Surprisingly, now that I have found protection that is comfortable and cuts frequencies pretty evenly, it is actually a more enjoyable experience playing with them than without them.  I almost hear the instruments better and more distintcly because much of the background noise is filtered out.

[Gemini47]

Folks, hearing protection is THAT important.  Please, please, please, protect your hearing!

A couple of months ago i played in a three piece band comprised of a keyboardist, drummer and me on bass. There was no drum shield and the drummer played everything LOUD. When we first started playing together i was placed next to the drummer which reek havoc on my ears. I began to arrive early to setup away from the drummer.

I now play with a different group but the same three piece setup. We are in the process of purchasing a drum shield and sit far away from the drummer. My concern now is that i am seated next to two 100 watt speakers that are being used by the keyboardist. After reading Asahel's information i will be purchasing some sort of hearing protection this weekend. I will no longer risk my hearing. Thanks guys for the information.

[phbrown]

i think I'm going to have to get something, I just realized that during normal conversations I tend to ask people to repeat themselves

[Asahel]

i think I'm going to have to get something, I just realized that during normal conversations I tend to ask people to repeat themselves

I'd schedule an appointment with a reputable audiologist (ensure they are licensed!; better yet, get someone with a doctorate and that works at a successful practice or hospital) and get an audio test.  That will tell you for sure.

[phbrown]

I'd schedule an appointment with a reputable audiologist (ensure they are licensed!; better yet, get someone with a doctorate and that works at a successful practice or hospital) and get an audio test.  That will tell you for sure.

will do