{"product":{"product_id":"B0044DEESS","title":"Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip","price":"13.95","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415T9QqW9jL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044DEESS"},"comments":[{"body":"Shameless plug, buy a pair of [earplugs like this](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=sr_1_6_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1519915182\u0026amp;sr=8-6\u0026amp;keywords=etymotic+earplugs). 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. \r\n\r\nNot even an affiliate link or anything either. Just trying to spread the word.","subreddit_name":"gifs","author":"chimpfunkz"},{"body":"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](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=pd_cp_267_3?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;pd_rd_i=B0044DEESS\u0026amp;pd_rd_r=64549222-c8e5-11e8-bf7f-6b3ae7c9f0a5\u0026amp;pd_rd_w=UzXG1\u0026amp;pd_rd_wg=BiEko\u0026amp;pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims\u0026amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER\u0026amp;pf_rd_p=3f5155f5-5438-4fc3-ab83-bf013cfc8883\u0026amp;pf_rd_r=F2YZ140F2G358NYTNQAZ\u0026amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims\u0026amp;pf_rd_t=40701\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=F2YZ140F2G358NYTNQAZ) 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.","subreddit_name":"IsItBullshit","author":"iBird"},{"body":"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\u0026amp;th=1","subreddit_name":"EDM","author":"ride365"},{"body":"[These are the ones I have,](https://smile.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS?sa-no-redirect=1) 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.","subreddit_name":"Kanye","author":"whereami1928"},{"body":"For an off the shelf ear plug, I've used [Etymotic Research ER-20's](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1542283835\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=etymotic%2Bresearch%2Ber-20\u0026amp;th=1) for a long time. I keep a pair in my gig bag/case. \r\n\r\nIf you have the money, invest in a set of custom molded ear plugs. The sound difference is significant. ","subreddit_name":"Bass","author":"CMac86"},{"body":"This is why I always bring [ear plugs](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044DEESS/) 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).","subreddit_name":"WaltDisneyWorld","author":"runwithpugs"},{"body":"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](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS) and you'll hardly notice you're wearing them after 5 minutes or so.\r\n\r\nMy 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.","subreddit_name":"aves","author":"RAATL"},{"body":"The screaming is the most intense I've ever heard in my life. ��\r\n\r\nI have [this pair of musician ear plugs](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_2) 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.\r\n\r\nI 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. ","subreddit_name":"bangtan","author":"solonelywhen"},{"body":"I'm a 40 year old with very present tinnitus (years of punk and rock concerts and playing in bands, DnB and Techno raves/club nights, a decade working in a wood shop around loud, high pitched machinery, and more recently dnb/techno production).  There are a few things that have helped me out.\r\n\r\n* Always be conscious of your listening volume.  For me this means finding the volume I instinctively want to listen to things at then rolling back a few notches.  I also use an SPL meter on my phone occasionally to test my listening position but I don't consider it accurate.  \r\nIt doesn't take long for the turned down listening volume to sound normal/pleasing, but it does take some time to get used to being conscious of how loud I want vs what is safe.  \r\nThis is the only magic bullet in my suggestions, the rest are just things that I do to help.  Control your volume!\r\n\r\n* Ear protection when I'm gigging or at shows.  I have a couple sets of [these guys](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0044DEESS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) that I keep in my gig bags and other places that are easy to remember when I'm going to a show.  They're reasonably priced and don't make everything sound like shit\r\n\r\n* This one won't be popular, but I keep a neutral always-on EQ on my 2bus when producing/arranging.  Currently I have a 6db LP filter rolling off everything above 18kHz pretty much all the time.  I only turn it off when I move to mix/master, and as the final stage during sound design (I specifically plan to treat the top end last, and when the eq gets turned off, the volume gets turned down).  I've tried a few different things (setting the LP higher/lower, using a dynamic shelf on everything above 15kHz, etc), but the 18k filter works best for me\r\n\r\n* Finally, I recently switched from closed back cans to open back and it's made a huge difference.  My ears are less fatigued so I don't get into the trap of constantly turning things up during long sessions","subreddit_name":"TechnoProduction","author":"braken"},{"body":"You ABSOLUTELY should wear earplugs. It is horrible advice and negligent to not take care of your ears at a rock show. \r\n\r\n\r\n[There are cheap options online that will save you from Tinnitus](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS?th=1). I have custom earplugs, and have been to a few hundred shows, Phish being a majority, but the only way to have a lifetime of music enjoyment is to take care of your ears. \r\n\r\nTake care of your shoes too. ","subreddit_name":"phish","author":"mungchamp"},{"body":"\u0026gt;I usually blast white noise into my headphone but it makes me tired and my ears are buzzing sometimes.\r\n\r\nYou need to stop doing this, as in right now, and never do it again at that volume, it sounds like you're giving yourself hearing damage. *Never* use headphones or earbuds to overpower outside noises.\r\n\r\nIf you want a quieter time working you could try using something like [these](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS). If you want to not be distracted then just listen to music *at a reasonable* volume and learn to not pay attention to those sounds because you will still hear them no matter what you use.\r\n\r\nIf those noises are so distracting they're limiting your ability to work or if your ears are sensitive to those sounds to that point, you should consult a doctor about it. But no matter what, stop trying to overpower the sound with headphones.","subreddit_name":"headphones","author":"10GuyIsDrunk"},{"body":"Ear plugs are a must for longer Yuma sessions.  Improves some of that muddy sound AND protects you. like these: \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS\r\n\r\nPS: there was a secret bar in the yuma tent past the left side of the stage in a little tucked away area.  \r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"Coachella","author":"la90036"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=high+fidelity+earplugs\u0026amp;qid=1599268691\u0026amp;sr=8-7\r\n\r\nThis is the pair I’ve been using. Only $14 and don’t really have any complaints. The only other ear plugs I’ve ever used were those foam insert ones which I think are worse than these. Plus these are reusable, just clean them with soapy water!","subreddit_name":"fantanoforever","author":"thelryan"},{"body":"Wellll... the right earplugs don't diminish the quality.  If you go get those foam hunting ones its going to muffle everything.  What you want are [these musicians earplugs.](https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1538230764\u0026amp;sr=1-6\u0026amp;keywords=musicians%2Bear%2Bplugs\u0026amp;th=1)\r\n\r\nThey will bring the sound down by 20db while keeping the fidelity.  These are my faves, Etymotics, been using them for years.  But if you want to see other options, just search musicians ear plugs on Amazon to see all the brands.","subreddit_name":"nin","author":"tooldvn"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Fidelity-Earplugs-ETY-Plugs-Standard/dp/B0044DEESS\r\n\r\nEtymotic have been my go to for almost 20 years.  Foam earplugs don't have the capability to have a proper frequency muting and will make stuff sound muffled like you said.","subreddit_name":"festivals","author":"Bill_S_Preson_Esq"}]}