after demf I'm definitely getting custom earplugs. the etymotic ones are alright for a break but if dance music is a regular thing for you, you should really get proper earplugs

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Originally posted by Freak www.hearingprotection.co.uk <---- go there NOW. ER25s will save your hearing- should be mandatory in clubs for djs IMHO

THIS..

End of.

I bought a pair, they mould them to your ear then it takes around 4 weeks for them to send the moulds off and get your plugs back. Or it did in my case.

At first it's a bit weird and to be honest you feel like taking them out every now and again as there is an obvious element in regards to loudness and the pleasure you get from the music. (note i'm not trying to start a debate here, just an opinion)

But when you take the plugs out at the end of the night and your ears aren't ringing and the you sleep soundly you get very used to wearing them and start enjoying wearing them knowing you're taking care of your ears.

I lost mine recently and was gutted. Going to get another pair moulded soon i think.

Definitely recommend spending the money on these.

nelly

Good thread

I've often considered buying some ear plugs. This just convinced me to do so - thanks
I imagine being exposed to extremely loud jet engines for my job plus extremely loud music for my main hobby can't be good for an extended period of time.

Although I've been listening to dance music for ages, I've just recently started going out, clubbing, as well as DJing. I should probably get some ear plugs early and save myself from any trouble in the future.

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Originally posted by Beatflux People don't take this stuff seriously enough, so the last thing we need is more jokes.

I sort of agree, but surely the last thing we need is more loud music!??!

GOOD NEWS!!! I just got back from my Dr. He said my ears are fine. Nothing wrong, no raptured ear drums, nothing! He prescribed me Claritin to clear the stuffiness.

Now, that was a wake up call. Ear plugs are a must now!

I've been using Elacin ER25's since '02 (ish, +/- 1 year). Mine are finally nearing the end of their life and I guess I need to get them re-done. At least at that time, they said that if I want new ones, they'll have the molds archived and I can just give them my serial number and they can send new ones. Guess I'll have to see how that turns out.

I'll probably also end up getting a set of 15dB filters to complement my 25s since in some situations (lounges, bars and other non-club/superloud places) the 25s are just a bit too much.

Definitely get hearing protection instantly if you spend a lot of time in clubs. You can still feel the sound in your body well enough, but still be able to hear stuff when you're old, which I've heard is a nice thing.

Also, for some reason it seems like it's easier to hold conversations in loud bars when wearing the plugs.

I've got tinnitus from all the years of noise abuse. All i can say is that if you don't give a fuck it's not that bad. Just that sometimes when things are silent i get this painful ringing/schreeching noise that hurts my brain. Real bad when you try going to sleep sometimes.

Alright, I'm going to go have ear impressions taken next week so that I can order myself some custom earplugs. But I'm not sure which brand to go with.

I'm going to be using these to DJ, so I need a pair of plugs best suited for that purpose, and that don't stick out of my ear and prevent me from wearing headphones. That's priority #1.

Priority #2 is something that I can change the filters on myself. I'm assuming that I'd be happiest with something in the ~25db range, but I'd hate to be wrong after dropping a good amount of money on them. Also, I occasionally spin at lounge type venues that aren't at full club volume, but loud enough such that I'd like to use plugs anyways. So I'm worried that 25db might be too much for these situations.

I've noticed that all of the custom plugs offered from Etymotic.com, hearingprotection.co.uk, and Elacin have the same model numbers (ER9, ER12, ER25). Are these all the same plugs, just from different distributors? Also someone mentioned that the plugs from Westone have swappable filters, anyone have any idea how these stack up to the ER series (assuming they are all in fact the same)?

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Okay... it might be a completely noob question... but i totally assume my noobness on this...

So, if you have earplugs on, do you still understand the others people well, or do you need to take your earplugs off to have a short conversation?

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Originally posted by Dj_AtP So, if you have earplugs on, do you still understand the others people well, or do you need to take your earplugs off to have a short conversation?

Depends on the plugs.

Like I said above, at least for me with my Elacins it seems easier to have conversations in clubs/bars than without. Weird.

But in any case, if you're getting PROPER earplugs (which usually cost more than enough), their effect on sound should be pretty flat, unlike foam plugs which have an uneven effect on sound. You'll still need to raise your voice in loud places (well, the OTHER person needs to) as usual, but should still be able to hear alright.

You should put on your plugs at the door and take them out when you get out. While in the venue, you shouldn't even need to pay attention to them.

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Originally posted by nrjizer I've noticed that all of the custom plugs offered from Etymotic.com, hearingprotection.co.uk, and Elacin have the same model numbers (ER9, ER12, ER25). Are these all the same plugs, just from different distributors? Also someone mentioned that the plugs from Westone have swappable filters, anyone have any idea how these stack up to the ER series (assuming they are all in fact the same)?

Yes- all the same filter manufacturer, and the moulds are produced by the individual companies to fit those filters.

Yes they are swappable. I have 15 25 and solid blanks and takes 10 seconds to change the filter