Reddit reviews HEAROS High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs for Comfortable Long Term Use with Free Case, 1 Pair

Not completely sure why he's recommending headphones. I would personally go for a pair of $15-$20 Hearos ear plugs. They have high-fidelity ear plugs that lower decibel levels without muffling the sound. There are better plugs out there (such as custom molded with replaceable sound filters), but for the average concert-goer $20 is a good deal.

Edit: Such as these.

Double Edit: I now understand that he's talking about two different situations: concerts, and personal listening.

I know this probably won't help you right this minute. But for large conventions I usually wear a pair of high fidelity ear plugs. Loud/roaring crowds set off my anxiety, if that sound contributes to over-stimulating you, those earplugs will help filter it out. The loud roar gets muffled to a whisper but you will still be able to hear someone talking to you / near you. They've helped me a ton.

Don't get ANY earplugs. The foam cheap ones only muffle sound and could ruin your experience.

Get these: HEAROS High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs for Comfortable Long Term Use with Free Case, 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037KM8QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sqfPybEZJ203E

Hey man, just a word of advice if you start doing this regularly, it's important to protect your ears with something like this. It doesn't actually plug your ears, you can still hear everything crystal clear, but it takes the harshness of the amps/drums out. I played in small studios for only a couple years and got tinnitis symptoms, so good to start taking care of that early.

I recently bought these Hearos earplugs designed for music listening:
http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Earplugs-Fidelity-Comfortable-Package/dp/B0037KM8QY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1346963881&sr=8-7&keywords=er20

They are replacing a pair of Etymotic Research ER20s that I lost.

Note to those looking to buy, the Hearos earplugs are pretty small. I have to insert them much further into my ear canal than my ER20 (medium size - note they used to sell Small, Med, Large now they only sell Standard and Large, no idea how those compare to the old medium size) plugs. Hearos doesn't sell a large size and they are a bit less comfortable because of this. They seem to work pretty well, although I haven't taken them out to the club yet, just some test listening at home on high volumes. I'm not really happy about the fit, I may see if my Girlfriend wants these Hearos and buy a pair of ER20s in large.

Also note: I have very large ear canals. Most standard size earbuds fall out of my ears.

I have not experienced those side effects, and I hope others might have some tips for you regarding that. I have a few things I’d like to suggest, however. These earbuds come in a size small and they might fit you! They are sooo good at blocking out the lip smacking and lip licking and SOMETIMES chewing if the chewing isn’t horribly loud.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037KM8QY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549728619&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=hearos+high+fidelity+ear+plugs+small&psc=1
They are totally worth a try, I’d say. They are perfect because they just block out high frequency noises and you can still talk normally and hear others talk. They are my secret weapon that I bring with me everywhere. Everywhereee. Lifesavers.

Also, family has been so damaging for me because they really didn’t take this seriously until about one or two years ago. I get it. I think doing a meeting with your family when you are up for it might be helpful. Show them articles. Ask for warnings. If they are on board, it can help your trigger response and stress level if you don’t have to be on edge all the time. It feels like a broken record, but I constantly have to say “tell me if you are going to eat! Don’t eat until I’m out of the room! Wait a few minutes!” I’ll say it just matter of fact. If I am upstairs, I will literally call or text to ask if anyone is eating before entering the kitchen. It honestly has helped a lot. I have three siblings and two parents, so when we are all home it can get ridiculous. But basically, no one should eat in a car when I’m in it. We have to pull over at a rest stop. No one can eat around me unless I feel comfortable (which is not a thing these days, maybe one day!!). It is still a work in progress, but these are reasonable requests for the condition. I have to plan ahead and so should my family. Otherwise I am in incredible amounts of pain.

Take care.

I just got mine from amazon. link. Unless you have huge ear canals, these should be the right size. I recommend them.

I use these ones which are pretty good. They say they have flat attenuation but I don't know much about ear plugs either.

I use these when at shows Hearos High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs

I attend somewhere between 15-30 concerts a year, photograph dozens more and I'm wearing earplugs every time. I still hear the music fine, and I have the added bonus of not losing my hearing.

Every time your ears ring after loud exposure, that's permanent damage. Just think of putting in earplugs like you would sunscreen. I wish more people took their hearing health more seriously.

There's several different brands that are designed for concert use that will level everything out and just bring them to a more comfortable level:

HEAROS High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs for Comfortable Long Term Use with Free Case, 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037KM8QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BWL3xbQERR6CH

Etymotic Research ER20 ETYPlug Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Clear) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0044DEESS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4XL3xb418NM17

ETY-Plugs High Fidelity Earplugs, Standard Fit, Frost Tip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015WJQ7A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NYL3xb6GG1783




If you search music earplugs, any pair you get should do. If you're feeling really committed for future usage, you could drop a pretty penny on some custom-made earplugs. They feel perfect.

If you have a guitar center near you go there and pick up some hearos Great for turning down the volume a little bit, but you still hear the full range of sound, nothing sounds muffled or underwater.

I use the Hearos high fidelity ear plugs. They're like the Etymotic ones, but I found that they fit my ear a little better and are more comfortable. Whichever way you go though, you're going to want high fidelity plugs.

Edit:
Hearos High Fidelity on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037KM8QY/

You can get the hearos in basically any guitar center if you don't have time to wait.

Earplugs are a must. Anyone who says they don't need them is a functional retard, you absolutely cannot be exposed to that level of sound for an extended period of time and not get permanent hearing damage.

I've been using a pair of these since i've been going to concerts and they've served me well.

HEAROS High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs for Comfortable Long Term Use with Free Case, 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037KM8QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7XaBDbEMBDATH

We've used these and they were great. They just turned the volume down a bit but you could still hear everything great.

I earned my tinnitus by going to a lot of shows over the years, sitting in on practices, and having jam sessions.

How do I feel about it? Well... it's never going away, so I've accepted it. I wish I would have listened to my elders way back when I was your age, and wore some damn ear plugs to the shows. I definitely don't head to a show these days without a pair.

How do I deal with it? - Like a lot of others, I sleep with a fan on. At the office, I listen to music pretty much all day, but I use a fairly expensive rig on my desk, because shitty, tinny sounding "computer speakers" irritate the shit out of my tinnitus. (edit: you can get much better "monitors" than these for less money. I got mine refurb'd)

So the logical question is, "What kind of ear plugs do you recommend". My answer to that depends on how much money you want to spend. I'm a big fan of Vater and Hearo's hi-fi. I like the Vaters a little better, because they come with that little sealed tube, which you can put some rubbing alcohol in, and they're always clean. However, I do think the Hearo's hi-fi ones sound a little better. At the end of the day, they're both good choices, cuz they just turn down the volume without messing with the frequencies very much.

If you've got a bit of extra scratch to spend, then you can go to the audiologist, and get custom moulded ear plugs. They'll perform the best, but they're also the most expensive. My friend had this done, and I think he paid $120-150 for the set, and lost them within like 6 months, and went back to the Hearo's.

Earplugs are awesome for going out to clubs, loud bars, and gigging. Downside: cheap earplugs are seemingly designed to make you look you have bright purple or blue cylinders growing out of your ears. Hence many people don't want to wear them. Even when they're flesh-toned and a bit less obvious, they tend to block all the frequencies and make everything sound like crap.

Here's my tried-and-true solution:

• Buy a pair of Hearos. (I find the small size works better).
  
• Use a pair of scissors to cut the top off the plastic extending bit, then remove it and the small cap underneath. This leaves just the rubber plug and a much smaller extension, so you can still easily remove the plug.
  
  BAM. Now shit sounds good; the design of this plug reduces volume and those screeching highs, but doesn't make it sound like you're listening through a wall of pillows. AND because the plug is mostly inside your ear, you have ear protection without feeling all conspicuous.
  
  No more going home with the echoes of the amplifiers ringing in your head, as Bob Seger put it.

I just go either early in the day like on a weekday when there's nobody there, preferably a few weeks after the movie came out.

So I'm probably never going to use earplugs, but I=if you're going to keep using earplugs, check out Hearos like these, I found them back when I was playing in bands because they are super easy to remove and insert, since they don't have to expand like foam ones, and they don't cut out high end frequencies like foam ones either (or "muffle" the sound, so to speak). They're pretty cheap and I used them a lot since they basically just lower the volume instead of lowering AND muffling, I'd recommend those as my favorite if you're trying to find nicer earplugs. If you do get em, let me know how they work for you

I use hearos when I play drums because they let me hear things better while still providing protection. Not sure how comfy they'd be in a helmet as there are little plastic things that stick out of the plug.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037KM8QY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1486323486&sr=8-4&keywords=Hearos

I get Hearos from Guitar Center (or Amazon), the $13 ones are awesome you can totally hear everything it just lowers the volume. The cheap styrofoam ones are why people don't like earplugs, they don't know there are much better options.

Before I got custom earplugs, I swore by these for “not TOO bad” concert levels. But I also used them for day-to-day life:
HEAROS High Fidelity Series Ear Plugs for Comfortable Long Term Use with Free Case, 1 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0037KM8QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_45z0Db89E759A

And these for more brutal levels:
Hearos Earplugs Rock 'n Roll Series with Free Case, 1-Pair Foam https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EPQ842/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q7z0Db3THKGKX

I’m sorry these will be visible, but the first ones I linked to will be less so. I have long hair which covers my ears, so I’ve been lucky in that aspect. Good luck!

I've used HEAROS the last few years and am quite happy with them. They fit comfortably and drop the volume a bit (thus protecting your hearing) without negatively effecting the music. I believe these are the ones I use, or are at least very similar. The carrying case is very handy and I've yet to lose a pair.

Whatever you choose I'm sure will be comfortable enough. Just check the dB-blocking ratings and see if they fit your needs. And recommend them to your friends too! Hearing loss sucks so it's best to get after it early in life.

I'd add that you should get high quality plugs like Hearos, the kind made for musicians. They have a pretty flat frequency damping that let you hear everything around you for safety. You can get them at guitar stores or on Amazon. They aren't cheap, but they are washable and they last forever.

These ones, not the foam ones.

Here are my accessories in a backpack I take to every gig:

• Snark Tuner
  
• Sansamp Bass Driver DI
  
• Two extra 9V Batteries
  
• Vitamin C
  
• Herb Wong's Jazz Fakebook
  
• Two cables (I should be carrying two more)
  
• Pen
  
• Blank sheet music
  
• Strepsils (I sing)
  
• Two sets of earplugs
  
• Folder containing repertoire and lyrics of our set
  
• Extra set of strings
  
  I hope this helps!

Hearos High Fidelity - good attenuation, fairly flat response (barring some high end rolloff).

I'd recommend starting with them in versus trying to a/b or putting them in after you get your sound (trust that your gear's gonna sound good once you have settings worked out well in advance). Hearing full volume will fuck with your ears enough to where the attenuated sound just won't feel loud enough.

Those will work, but these are the ones I was talking about.