webby Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I've come to realise that I need some earplugs after my 2nd rehearsal the other night in what was too small a room for a full band. My ears were ringing afterwards and it makes me feel awful. I remember my younger days in clubs and at live gigs. I always hated the thought of that ringing sound when I got home. So, earplugs. I can't afford the moulded sets just yet, but I want to get something. Should I get the [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-Music-Safe-Filter-Plugs/dp/B000VO8PR0/ref=pd_sim_ce_1"]Alpine MusicSafe Pro Earplugs[/url], or the [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elacin-ER20S-musicians-hearing-protection/dp/B0034ZI9AQ/ref=pd_sim_MI_5"]ACS ER20's[/url]? The ER20's are available in a [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elacin-ER-20-Earplugs-smaller-fitting/dp/B0033XVJKG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1287052207&sr=1-3"]smaller fitting[/url], but how would I know if I happen to have a smaller ear canal? I was gonna just get the ER20's but read that the Alpines are more comfortable and more discreet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 The clear 'handles' on the ER20s do stick out a bit but aren't that noticeable. I use those Elacin ER20s and find them comfortable and effective. The comfort might just be luck that they fit me well. Either way they're cheap and do a job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I don’t understand why people rehearse in small rooms, with the amps facing each other, and at full stage volume!! Surely that has to be unnecessary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 [quote name='chris_b' post='987896' date='Oct 14 2010, 11:49 AM']I don’t understand why people rehearse in small rooms, with the amps facing each other, and at full stage volume!! Surely that has to be unnecessary![/quote] It wasn't my choice, plus our usual venue was booked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Just ordered the ER20's from DJM Music via ebay.... £7.70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I use the ER20's; much better than Boots foam ones and more confortable over long peiods than the xmas tree type. They only protrude a lot if you leave the cord on. Sound quality is also very good and I've had them for years with no hearing problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 [quote name='webby' post='988083' date='Oct 14 2010, 02:38 PM']Just ordered the ER20's from DJM Music via ebay.... £7.70[/quote] Received this morning! Excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 I bought a pair of ER20's recently (Our drummer is ever so loud) but when I wear them I find the bass a little hard to follow. It's like everthing's turned down, which is what I wanted of course, but the bass seems to get lost a little bit. Maybe I should just turn my amp up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 [quote name='webby' post='1012312' date='Nov 4 2010, 05:14 PM']I bought a pair of ER20's recently (Our drummer is ever so loud) but when I wear them I find the bass a little hard to follow. It's like everthing's turned down, which is what I wanted of course, but the bass seems to get lost a little bit. Maybe I should just turn my amp up?[/quote] Bizarre!! With my ER15s, the bass is actually louder - or at least I can certainly hear it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Yes, but I'm talking about the £10 jobbies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 [quote name='webby' post='1012475' date='Nov 4 2010, 07:34 PM']Yes, but I'm talking about the £10 jobbies![/quote] Yes indeed, I do appreciate that - I used them for years before the ER15s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 [quote name='webby' post='1012312' date='Nov 4 2010, 05:14 PM']I bought a pair of ER20's recently (Our drummer is ever so loud) but when I wear them I find the bass a little hard to follow. It's like everthing's turned down, which is what I wanted of course, but the bass seems to get lost a little bit. Maybe I should just turn my amp up?[/quote] When I use my ER 20's I can hear my bass better, IMO if they filter anything out it's the higher frequencies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webby Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 Ok, I'll try changing the amp settings next time. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted November 5, 2010 Share Posted November 5, 2010 [quote name='PaulWarning' post='1013306' date='Nov 5 2010, 01:53 PM']When I use my ER 20's I can hear my bass better, IMO if they filter anything out it's the higher frequencies[/quote] Amen to that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobTheBassist Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 +1 to the ER20's. Very good. As for hearing the bassline better that's partly because low frequency stuff doesn't come in through your ear it makes your skull resonate so ear plugs don't block them so much, though obviously they cut off alot of the harmonics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britpoprule Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) just bought a couple of ER20's from ebay.. sorry if I'm stupid..which is the part that goes inside the ear? the white part? or the long/thin one? thanks ;-) Edited March 16, 2011 by britpoprule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 [quote name='britpoprule' post='1165072' date='Mar 16 2011, 10:13 PM']just bought a couple of ER20's from ebay.. sorry if I'm stupid..which is the part that goes inside the ear? the white part? or the long/thin one? thanks ;-)[/quote] The white "bevelled" part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 So i ordered my er-20s through mp3 company online, went to get impressions done but my ears were too blocked! Got them syringed, and asked the nurse if ok for imprezsions to be taken, and got a resounding 'yes!' . Back to the audiologist, and theyre too blocked again! 65%! Going for another syringe but now im nervous they wont as you can see my eardrum and theres increased risk of perferation! Anyone else had this problem? Got som 20s to tide me over, and may not even get a full refund cause of the audiologist appointments that lasted all of 90 seconds! Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 Just think of all the extra stuff you'll be able to hear with all that wax gone :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='Salt on your Bass?' post='1191350' date='Apr 7 2011, 07:25 AM']....So i ordered my er-20s through mp3 company online, went to get impressions done but my ears were too blocked!....[/quote] Go to your doctor and get referred to your local hospital outpatients. They should have a gadget that can suck the wax out rather than “power hosing” it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Thanks for the heads up, ill ask about that on tuesday then. Also been looking at alternative cndle treatment that might be fun. Guess i didnt need to buy the ear plugs, could habe justeft them as they were! Ha! Should be good hearing what the world sounds like again though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMech Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Just got a pair of ER20's. Just judging by listening to music in my room, and my housemate talking to me, they're amazingly even sound reduction, really does sound the same but quieter. I'm not in a band atm, and don't expect to be in the near future, but will probably get some custom fits if/when I do. Does anyone know if the plastic bits light pick up the lights and start glowing in clubs/stage lighting? If so I might just stick a bit of flesh coloured paint on them. Edit: saying that, if/when my band start gigging regularly and i can afford it, I intend to get proper custom moulded jobs. Edited May 17, 2011 by ZMech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Just been to specsavers for a free hearing test after reading what everyone put on here. I've been playing about 15 years, not at excessive volumes but certainly amplified and I've got some moderate hearing damage at higher frequencies. Ordered a pair of the molded ear defenders. The filters are er9 or er15, I can't remember! Since I sing quite a lot in the band as well as play bass, apparently they're good for that. £129 well spent in my opinion. That is if they work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltsdog Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 [quote name='Salt on your Bass?' post='1194689' date='Apr 10 2011, 03:33 PM']Also been looking at alternative cndle treatment that might be fun.[/quote] I'd give ear candles a miss: [url="http://www.skepdic.com/coning.html"]http://www.skepdic.com/coning.html[/url] [url="http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/candling.html"]http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelate...s/candling.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Tried the candles on the GF when she blocked an ear. Save your cash, total farce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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