hey guys.

i have had a problem with loud music since i started in the soundsystem game many years ago.

i finally bought some proper earplugs (er -20) and used them for a studio mix so i can get used to using them out in clubs.

i was amazed how good these earplugs are and would recommend anyone to buy a pair... they re like £12 or something!

they maintain sound quality really well.

here is my first mix i did with them.

richard gales earplug mixup (32mins 64kbps) [15 mb]

this was with my own 2000wrms rig beating hard and loud to try and replicate club volumes.

the mixing is reletively tight with only one track going off slightly. im sure it would be unnoticeable in a club tho..

i cant wait to use them out in my next club set!

BUY SOME NOW BEFORE YOUR EARS GET RUINED. WE WILL BE THE DEAF GENERATION IF WE DONT ACT!

rich

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Nice one Rich,

Sadly, I think I'm a little too late as my hearing isn't quite what it used to be but somehow I can still hear music clear as anything. The answer to that is probably that I don't care to listen to people he he... Not in an arogant way, just when you work as a DJ you get so many minced people coming up and talking the most random gob shite you will ever imagine.

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Nem

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name/brand? i'd like some info please!

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Originally posted by BradP name/brand? i'd like some info please!

Same here.

Probably gonna get some new plugs before the x-mas party. At the halloween party the DJ played extremely loud and it nearly blew my eardrums. I'm not gonna be seeing this DJ again without proper protection.

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Originally posted by BradP name/brand? i'd like some info please!

brand: etymotic (etymotic research)

model; er - 20 (the 20 refers to the amount of decibels it lowers sound by. but to give a good idea, they make very loud squeeling club sound into more manageable loud hifi listening. it seems to sound about half as loud as without them which does ease up on your ears no end!)

price: i have seen them for between $12 (us)- $25 (us)

or £10 (sterling) - £24

type them up on google and you get loads. they come in a little plastic dustproof case that fits to your keyring... i take em everywhere now- just in case i happen to see a night i wanna go to.

hope this helps

rich

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Originally posted by Aquarian At the halloween party the DJ played extremely loud and it nearly blew my eardrums. I'm not gonna be seeing this DJ again without proper protection.

It also depends on the acustics of the room and the quality of the rig. Iv heard louds systems that sound great and ones that are about the same but the highs just kill you. Since iv started early on the loud music i guess i should also start early on getting protected. I dont wonna be 30 and def

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Originally posted by DJ 00 Tommy It also depends on the acustics of the room and the quality of the rig. Iv heard louds systems that sound great and ones that are about the same but the highs just kill you. Since iv started early on the loud music i guess i should also start early on getting protected. I dont wonna be 30 and def

i agree. a properly set up system sounds awsome and doesnt even make your ears ring at very high volumes.

dj's tend to have a habit of playing around with a well tuned amp rack and making it sound 'better'

these er-20's really take away the screaming highs that so many clubs seem to love subjecting us to.

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Looked them up, and it looks like they stick out a bit. I have a pair that are very similar, and I really can't wear my headphones with them in because the phones push the earplugs in too far (ouch). I look like shrek when I wear them

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Originally posted by richg101 brand: etymotic (etymotic research) model; er - 20 (the 20 refers to the amount of decibels it lowers sound by. but to give a good idea, they make very loud squeeling club sound into more manageable loud hifi listening. it seems to sound about half as loud as without them which does ease up on your ears no end!) price: i have seen them for between $12 (us)- $25 (us) or £10 (sterling) - £24 type them up on google and you get loads. they come in a little plastic dustproof case that fits to your keyring... i take em everywhere now- just in case i happen to see a night i wanna go to. hope this helps rich

I had some custom made ones done, but unfortunately are quite pricey. They fit beautifully and dont stick out at all. its definitely a good investment though as I dont want to be wearing hearing aids when im 40.

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Originally posted by richg101 i agree. a properly set up system sounds awsome and doesnt even make your ears ring at very high volumes.

I hate to be a snob but thats just plain wrong. Any sound over 90dB can potentially harm you ears. 120dB is the pain threshold of human hearing, so obviously anything close to this is doing damage. I dont care how "proper" the EQ/setup of the sound system is, if its loud, its doing damage.

And the ringing you get is your ears reacting to the damage being caused by the sound level.

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Yes, just because your ears aren't ringing and you don't feel pain doesn't mean that no damage was done!

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Originally posted by Dj_Aaron_P I hate to be a snob but thats just plain wrong. Any sound over 90dB can potentially harm you ears. 120dB is the pain threshold of human hearing, so obviously anything close to this is doing damage. I dont care how "proper" the EQ/setup of the sound system is, if its loud, its doing damage. And the ringing you get is your ears reacting to the damage being caused by the sound level.

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Originally posted by Ryan0751 Yes, just because your ears aren't ringing and you don't feel pain doesn't mean that no damage was done!

Another good point.

Hearing is VERY important guys/gals, and I dont think this can be stressed enough. I've already budgeted to get these earplugs (and custom fitted ones) with my next paycheck. Please do the same, take care of your ears, since typically clubs dont care to.

This has been a public service announcement from your friendly neighborhood DJ.

HAHA

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