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Shameless plug, buy a pair of earplugs like this. They are easy to carry, and help dampen the ridiculously loud sounds. I keep them on my keys, and use them almost everywhere I go. Movies, Bars, Concerts, hell even at conventions.

Not even an affiliate link or anything either. Just trying to spread the word.

As a side note, if you go to conerts/festivals or any place with loud music, I absolutely cannot recommend how important it is to protect your ears. I use these and it doesn't hinder the experince at all, there are other similar types, but this is the one I got recommend over 5 years ago, and they work great. It actually improves the experience IMO, some places have such loud music, you end up leaving with some really weird headspace thing going on and it can be hard to hear for the next few hours. They don't mask the sound of the music, it just reduces the amount of decibels your ears take in, which is one of the ways your hearing can be damaged. You can talk to a person normally and hear them just fine, you don't have to take them out to have a conversation. I hope this helps even one person, hearing loss is no joke and it's so easy to protect yourself. It's on a similar level to me as how important sunscreen is during extended periods of being in the sun.

Living with roommates sucks, especially roommates with very different class/work/sleep schedules. Everyone suggesting 9-10 pm quiet time needs to get out of their morning person bubble. Everyone else suggesting that OP go out every time they want to have a chill conversation with friends is also being unrealistic. For one, that's going to get really expensive. For another, OP has a right to use the living room they pay to rent, which is equally as strong as Roommate's right to sleep, so they must find a way to balance these rights.

I say this as a very, very light sleeper. In a decade and a half of living with roommates, I have never come to a point of not being able to work it out, nor come to a point of putting my foot down and telling a roommate they couldn't use the living room at conversational volumes whenever I was sleeping.

OP - maybe in the politest way possible, you can help your roommate explore some techniques to sleep better. White noise machine or fan, blackout curtains, eye mask, ear plugs. I would again politely encourage your roommate to at least try ear plugs for a week. I recommend the Mack's 32 dB - they are small and squishy enough to comfortably sleep on even for a side sleeper (33 dB are quite a bit bigger) and you can still hear a nearby alarm through them, though they block out background noise. Here is an Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_99exDbNDEE7RA

I use Etymotics and love them. Inexpensive, and pretty discreet. The other day I was at a small but loud show and with these in, I was able to tell a guitar was out of tune. With them out, all I heard was a wall of noise.

anything is better than nothing, i keep a container of the foamies in my car at all times

Otherwise, check out Westone and get yourself some custom fitted musicians earplugs. You will never regret this purchase I ASSURE you

Etymotic ER20s. $20 on Amazon..

Have a pair, highly recommend.

I'll be honest, I have ear wax issues. Despite others here saying wax is SUPPOSED to drain from the ear, mine does not. I've had issues my whole life. I don't use Q-tips because I was also told it was bad.

When I can tell my ears are getting bad, I will use hydrogen peroxide (~~HO2~~ H2O2), of which you can buy a lifetime supply of for $1. That with a bulb to force water in usually helps for the average person. I like this method just to listen to all the fizzing. It's like pop in your ear.

Every once in a while I need to go to the doctor to get my ears cleaned. I only do this when I'm losing hearing though since it can get pretty expensive. They use a squirt bottle to with a small funnel on the end and force warm water into your ear. This is the result. Gross as all get out, warning you.

I recently bought the tool they use on Amazon, but there is something that the doctor does a lot better than me. They can get a lot of nasty gunk out of there.

In summary, warm water with force, and funny chemicals. All much better than a Q-tip.

Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair - 32dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Travel, Concerts, Studying, Loud Noise, Work https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wp90DbVRFDFRW

I am a music producer and I am upvoting this. Seriously I fear for those dummies who don't get it, but we can't fix stupid, so why can't we please fix the fucking sound. It's so frustrating to constantly tweak sound as I'm playing every game, but I do it for sake of protecting ears. They have millions of dollars it's not that fucking hard contract someone to fix a couple sound files. Fuck!

Also a fix (actual earplugs)

https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-ETY-Plugs-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard/dp/B0015WJQ7A/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517845932&sr=8-3&keywords=etymotic+earplugs&dpID=31FJOFQIWIL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I don't know how to solve your neighbor problem, but I would highly recommend investing in some earplugs:

https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32

I live near a fairly major city street where a motorcycle shop moved in. These things, and a white noise generator, have been lifesavers. (At least for me, it was the relative quiet to 90Db motorcycle engine with a radio that would wake me up. This combination dulls it.)

Ety plugs are a great bang for your buck. Relatively comfy and they do little to degrade the higher frequencies (as compared to foam plugs).

But if you really enjoy going to shows and appreciating music, I can't recommend a pair of custom molded plugs from an audiologist more strongly.

I did this about 7 years ago and still appreciate them every time that I go to a show. Also, I motorcycle, so they get quite a bit of use outside of clubs as well!

You really asked for a link after he gave you the retailer’s name, the product manufacturer, the model number and the price?? REALLY?

Here: Etymotic High-Fidelity Earplugs, ER20XS Standard Fit, 1 pair, Polybag Packaging

To add on to this comment, if you're an avid concert go-er (or a person who works in a loud office or needs quiet to concentrate, natch), I highly suggest investing in these. They're very reasonably priced, and I've had a few pairs (carry a pair in my purse and in my work bag) that have lasted 10+ years.

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Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair - 32dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Work, Travel & Loud Events https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-c4tDbS3KH1YT

Imma go ahead and be the old man that I am - Earplugs! Don't fuck up your hearing - you never get it back. I love the bass and loudness as much as anyone, but don't be dumb - tinnitus is no joke. pack something like these so you don't lose fidelity, just volume - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0044DEESS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1

These are the ones I have, can recommend. Comfy and they keep a decent sound quality. Have never had my ears hurt/ring like the did at Saint Pablo since wearing them.

I've never had a bad time with these and they're almost a third of the price.

Edit: but yeah to echo what others have said, don't skip the earplugs. The music is still stupid loud and you can be comfortable right in front of the subs with them. If you value the experience of going to a music festival don't ruin it for future you by fucking up your ears.

Get these ear plugs. Should lower the volume down a tad and you can enjoy the movie without your ear drums bursting.

Yeah I have a similar pair that I will take when I’m going to a show or if I know i will be at a bar with loud music. My ears hurt too much with all of the sharp sounds at shows and my tinnitus has gotten worse as a result of years of metal/rock shows.

I love mine, the do a great job and I think the make the music sound better!

Get yourself a good pair of audiophile earplugs, you wont want to break the seal because they actually make most concerts sound better.

The Etymotic earplugs are tuned to let in a natural sounding frequency curve and will smooth out the harsh peaks that a lot of concert halls have.

There's something on Amazon called an Elephant Ear. $30 seems a little much for a plastic bottle and some tubing, but it's got to be cheaper than a doctor. I've used mine three times in three years and each time, out plopped an impressive, firm wad of ear gunk along with a little "pop!", followed by deliciously crisp hearing. It's awesome.

At this point, I look forward to impacted wax just to get the satisfaction of cleaning it out.

Did a lot of reading through similar threads and settled on these from amazon.

Great quality for the price and your ears will thank you. They'll block out a lot of the heavy lows that would normally leave your ears ringing afterwards. The sound feels balanced and I don't feel like I'm missing any detail in the sound when they're in.

If you go to a show where the sound sucks (bad speakers, balance is shitty), you might feel like you're not getting the best experience... but that is on the venue and not you. Best to keep them in and be safe rather than sorry.

I've done plenty of damage in between DJing and going to tons of shows.

2 thumbs up from me

For an off the shelf ear plug, I've used Etymotic Research ER-20's for a long time. I keep a pair in my gig bag/case.

If you have the money, invest in a set of custom molded ear plugs. The sound difference is significant.

This is why I always bring ear plugs to Disney parks. And if I forget, my first stop is always the medical office to pick up a pair of disposable ones. It really does make most rides more enjoyable (I'm constantly amazed at how ear-piercingly loud most rides are, especially given that so many children ride them).

As a former sound engineer at a punk venue, earplugs are invaluable down the road for saving your hearing with age. Get yourself a ncie pair like these and you'll hardly notice you're wearing them after 5 minutes or so.

My father has basically lost hearing in his left ear from going to punk shows in the 80s. Earplugs are a huge deal, especially considering how fucking loud everything is these days.

I no longer travel without foam earplugs. They have got me to sleep in environments where I could not without them. Screaming weans....no problems. "Naaaaa naaa naaa naaa" hen party groups....blocked. Groups of wee dicks drinking buckfast....ignored.

I have them in every bag I am likely to travel with including my laptop bag and holdall.

I buy these fuckers in bulk... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Macks-Ultra-Ear-Plugs-Pair/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=mack+earplugs&qid=1562693184&s=gateway&sr=8-4

Seriously this is good advice in the short term.

I snore like a freight train. My partner wears these earplugs every night for about 10 years now and has not had one problem with ear infections or my snoring. I am a very big dude, I can apparently make a lot of noise while snoring and now my partner enjoys uninterrupted sleep.

I also wear these earplugs when travelling. No other earplugs come close to the quiet. One evening a car was set on fire not 20 feet from my hotel window. Fire engines, with sirens etc. Apparently the owner was running around screaming in his underwear. I slept through the entire spectacle thanks to these babies.

Your story sucks. I feel sorry for you and those dugs.

Yep. They're disposable ear plugs.

Similar ones, not sure if they're the same though.

https://www.amazon.ca/Howard-Leight-LiteUncorded-Earplugs-Yellow/dp/B0007XJOLG

EDIT: Just noticed the brand on the machine is the same as the ones I linked.

The screaming is the most intense I've ever heard in my life. ��

I have this pair of musician ear plugs that I wear to all the concerts I go to and even though they're really basic they're still great at drowning out the screams while preserving the quality of the music.

I think I honestly would have been really sad without them because when I took them out for a minute I literally could barely hear the music over the screaming in my section.

It's been a while, but I've seen many shows there over the years. It's a fun space and they get some great local acts, but it's also a very small space with brick walls and they consistently blasted their speakers. Every show I've seen there over the years was exceptionally loud.

If you don't have them yet, I strongly recommend getting a pair of high-fidelity volume reduction ear plugs [like the $13 pair I have] that let you enjoy the music and still understand people talking next to you without it sounding muffled.

Enjoy!