Good concert earplugs are less than $10 on amazon. They look like earbuds without the cable. They don't muffle anything, just lower the volume enough to not damage your ears. Definitely worth it and a significant step up from regular earbuds which I had to use recently at a concert.
Here are some good ones
Hearos are where it's at: http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-Fidelity-Series-1-Pair/dp/B000V9PKZA I use these at shows as well as practice or performing. They knock off just enough dB to listen comfortably but are balanced so you still get an intelligible representation of the sound stage (translation: jams don't become muffled sludge like the foam ones). Snag them online or at Guitar Center - less than $20.
Everyone's anatomy is different, but these ones worked best for me (Hearos brand) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V9PKZA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Vibes makes some, too, that I've used. If you look up "musician ear plugs" that's lead to the right place. I wore them to Harry Styles and at one point loosened one to see what the crowd really sounded like and sweet jesus I almost died.
And at Rep Tour they were really nice because I could hear my friend talking to me in my ear, and she didn't have to scream over the crowd.
They are magic. Hearing doesn't come back once its gone.
I got these when I went to see TSwift's reputation concert. I don't know about the current quality of them, but they're cheap and worked really well to reduce the sound level while still allowing me to hear stuff. I would still take them out for when I really wanted to hear the music in full sound, but I'd put them in to give my ears a break during other times.
I'd suggest having some hearing protection with you. I find the basic foam Hearos brand to be pretty solid and inexpensive and available at Wallgreens or CVS. With that said though you may find the levels not too loud and may not need them.
I also like the Hearos that is for Musicians but your need to order those.
I bought the generic pack of 20 for $4 at Walgreen's. For rehearsal/gigs with the band though I like Hearo's. I don't use them for sleep though because of the plastic bit that sticks out.
I've found a set of earplugs like these not only help with loudness or high frequencies, but they also cut the crowd noise a TON. I kept these in the for the whole central park show and was able to focus on the music a lot better:
I have relied on these Hearos Earplugs for the past year and they are wonderful for dampening the volume but keeping the mid and high range detail.
You might have to buy a pair or three to find something that fits your ear/liking. Also buy some foam guys as backups, for sleeping and for the amigos.
Went to a Deicide concert and got stuck next to a speaker rack. bought Hearos the next day. My ears are still wrecked, but that's probably from just listening to death metal at high volume before that.
I agree with the previous comments - it's highly venue-specific, plus where you are relative to speakers. I also agree with volume overall, i've found i get uncomfortable at high volumes (i guess more easily than others?)
I've been using these earplugs for years - same brand, but earlier model. i can't imagine they've changed all that much. They remove that upper edge of volume that hurts, causes damage, and just plain blows without muffling out the general sound quality. Only downside is they tend to itch a little bit, so takes some getting used to. Mileage may vary, but that's my suggestion along with "i feel your pain."
I feel man. I have had some really bad hearing damage as a drummer. I use these now. They cut the sound but don't make it super muddy like the spongy kinds do. Its been said that hearing loss will be this generations cigarettes.
Can you or u/shazbot28 tell me if these are the same as the Hearos ear plugs I use? If yours are better I'd scoop up a pair right now. I've been very satisfied with Hearos but for all I know these other ones make it sound better.
Could you compare those to Hearos? Those are the ones I use but I'm open to others if they make the music sound even better.
http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-High-Fidelity-Series/dp/B000V9PKZA
These are the kind that I have. They are noticeably better than regular foam earplugs.
It still gives that muffled sound, but I think to a certain extent, any sort of earplug is going to do this just by merit of it being a sound reducer. Read the reviews though and see what you think.
most music instrument stores will have decent earplugs for $10-20 if you don't want to shell out the big bucks for custom earplugs.
personally, i just use the $10-15 ones because they do the job. i wouldn't want to lose a $150 pair of earplugs.
Got it.
I've been using this model of Hearos for several years - no problems besides the little plastic case breaking. It preserves most fidelity at a low cost, up to 20 dB, which is pretty nice. http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-High-Fidelity-Series-1-Pair/dp/B000V9PKZA
I've also been considered getting custom plugs for my in-ears, but that's a little pricey. :p
There have been times that I've had to leave a venue because it's too loud. I find this is especially a problem at venues where dances aren't held regularly...sometimes the acoustics are terrible so the DJ/Sound person will just crank it up.
If I was to bring earplugs to a dance, I'd bring something like these high fidelity Hearos. Normal earplugs (like foam) block different frequencies by different amounts, so you'll be hearing the music in a way that's sometimes quite significantly different than the way it's being played. I wear Hearos when I'm playing music and they do a great job keeping the sound the same...just much quieter.
I bought a pair of Hearos High Fidelity plugs, and they work really well. I can hear everything, they just bring the volume down.
Cheap foam ones are shit, they muddy the fuck out of the sound and make it sound underwater. Get a pair of these instead. They last a long time and sound a lot fucking better.
Looks like you have a great place to practice. It's understandable to feel a bit bashful practicing when others can hear you so don't hesitate to deaden the walls and ceiling around you. It won't "soundproof" your area but it'll make it sound better to you and less loud to the rest of the house. Having absorbent stuff in the room with you really helps - load that closet with spare clothes, and try to put a bed or spare mattress/pillows in there too along with hanging wardrobes, whatever.
Regardless you'll need hearing protection when you practice - these are good and reasonably priced.
Most kits come with BS for stock heads so replacing the batters (the top side you hit) can make it sound better and the head change process can make you much more familiar with how the whole kit works. If your budget allows I'd do Evans UV2s on the toms (get a tom pack to save $), an HD dry on the snare and an EMAD2 on the kick. Moon gels are great for quickly tailoring the sound (overtones, ringing) without having to deal with messy tape.
Snare tuning help - TUNE ANY SNARE DRUM FAST & EASY! - Snare Tuning Workshop 2018 - YouTube
Tom tuning - TUNE YOUR TOMS QUICK & EASY!! - TOM TUNING WORKSHOP - YouTube
Kick tuning - TUNE YOUR BASS DRUM QUICK & EASY! - Kick Tuning Workshop - YouTube
Most importantly - listen to your teacher, be patient, and have fun. And remember all of these suggestions are merely that and just jumping-off points.
I saw them in Denver recently. I used Hearos high fidelity ear plugs and the music sounded amazing. You can find them at Guitar Center or online. Here's the Amazon link https://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-High-Fidelity-Free/dp/B000V9PKZA
Hearos High Fidelity earplugs: https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Protection-Professional-Cancelling-Motorcyclists/dp/B000V9PKZA/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1HD6O9Q4NBBP2&dchild=1&keywords=hearos+high+fidelity+ear+plugs&qid=1597276247&sprefix=hearos+high%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-3
Fantastic, used them for years before getting IEMs.
Moon gels and the moon gel pad are different. Just get the regular moon gels, and the clear ones in particular if you're using coated heads. The moon gel pad is an endurance trainer, and there are plenty of pillows in the world if you need something like that.
I would get a regular practice pad if you don't have one already. I like the red Vater one personally.
A good set of earplugs for practicing at the kit is absolutely essential. I really like these from Earpeace, but I don't think the new Pro version is on Amazon yet. The Hearos Hifi are decent too for the meantime. Foam earplugs are horrid for using at the kit. The good purpose-built ones can actually let you hear your kit under all the dangerous noise levels. I've always worn them at loud concerts too.
If you'll be playing to a click or backing track at the kit, some isolating headphones like the Vic Firths do the job, or I've been looking into getting cheap intro in-ear montitors like this
Remember that you can't see things from other people's perspectives. You know that you were having a hard time because you're autistic, but your classmates don't know anything about that. They just say somebody who looked like they were sick or hungover. If anybody asks (they won't), then just say you had a bad migraine and the noise was really painful. I know executive-functioning is basically non-existent in pre-meltdown situations like this, but you have to be self-advocating enough to know that you are in a problematic environment and that you need to get out of the room before your professor tells you. Stealth earplugs are a must for sensory disturbances.
Also, even if people know you're autistic (and they don't), then what's the big deal? That's how you were born, and you can't go through life thinking you're defective and that you have to hide yourself away from everybody. That doesn't mean you stop masking, it means that you do what you can to deal with your condition and if people happen to find out you're on the spectrum at some point, well that's ok. This is who you are, and you can go through life in a perpetual state of anxious misery about being different, or you can choose to be brave and confront the world despite its endless attempts to undermine your well-being. That's confidence, by the way.
Honestly, who gives a fuck what uni students think? Most of them are overgrown children who have yet to prove their opinion means anything in the world. They just get drunk/ high and mindlessly follow trends, never seeking any sort of deeper meaning in life. You always have the option of not giving a fuck what random people think of you. You're never going to see most of them ever again after graduation, anyway, or even after this semester (barring major-specific courses).
Some brands to research as they all seem to make musician's earplugs of sorts:
Well I don't use earplugs for tinnitus exactly. I use them for sleep but haven't for a while. I like to use HEAROS. Mine are a little different than these but they look similar.
But there is also these that I have not tried but I've heard are a good brand ETYMOTIC.
1) Wear hearing protection. My personal favorite is Hearoes. https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Protection-Professional-Cancelling-Motorcyclists/dp/B000V9PKZA/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=hearoes&qid=1636868554&sr=8-14
2) Do not consume drugs or alcohol. Live music is an incredible experience, don't adulterate it.
3) Buy a t shirt with tour dates. You'll never be able to buy one again.
A few tips:
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regarding your questions about etiquette, going up front, etc.
You'd want to show up maybe an hour early to get a spot up front, but just keep in mind that it's going to be a long wait before CC starts to play, and if you leave your spot it's gone and you're probably not getting it back.
Your adrenaline will decide if you go to the pit or sit back and enjoy the music. I like to get as close to the stage as possible and avoid the pit, but that's just me.
Really, I wouldn't worry too much about where you're standing. Wondering the venue looking for a good spot to stand can be very distracting from the actual music.
something like a pair of high fidelity Hearos or its equivalent
Hearing protection is very important. Seriously, if you don't use it you could have ringing in your ears for weeks, permanent chronic tinnitus, and permanent hearing loss. (Trust me, I know) I've tried a lot of high fidelity ear plugs from really expensive to very cheap, so far my favorite ones are these Hearos: https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Protection-Professional-Cancelling-Motorcyclists/dp/B000V9PKZA/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=hearoes&qid=1634835673&sr=8-4
Another thing, if you think you might want something at the merch booth, like a t-shirt with tour dates, just get one. There is a good chance you'll never be able to find one again.
Last, don't take drugs or alcohol. Live music is an incredible experience. Don't adulterate it.
buy something like these https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000V9PKZA/ I use them at concerts you can still hear the music but brings down the dbs
I use the Hearos High Fidelity plugs:
https://www.amazon.com/Comfortable-Protection-Professional-Cancelling-Motorcyclists/dp/B000V9PKZA
I got these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V9PKZA
done to death perhaps, but I use these:
I actually use these earplugs and snorers still manage to keep me awake.
https://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-High-Fidelity-Free/dp/B000V9PKZA
All of us. I use these.
This is all I use too. If you can't find this brand, Heros also make the exact same thing. I've tried them, and they're no different.
Good call on the earplugs. I have a pair of Hearos and they're one of the best purchases I've ever made. They block out the sound without muffling it. It's magic.
i do have some high-fidelity earplugs i plan on wearing. they lower the decibel level but don't distort the sound quality which is cool
similar to these: http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-High-Fidelity-Free/dp/B000V9PKZA
I have somthing like these I use for drumming and going to concerts, its like having a volume knob for your ears, everything sounds very similar but just a little softer.
If you're in a hurry for a pair, you could get some of these from your friendly neighborhood Guitar Center. Or see what they recommend.
Amazon has them. If you order rush shipping it can be at your door by Wednesday. I got these personally http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V9PKZA/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have a similar pair of Heros but I feel like they cut out a good amount of the highs. How are these when it comes to the full range of sound?