nice thread.
i've been going for a long time and my hearing is probably 75% of what it used to be.

especially noticeable in my right ear where people usually talk into at clubs.

i've just been thinking about picking up a pair of professional reusable plugs... people have mentioned earlier in the thread they use them... any suggestions on where to get some made?

thanks,
chris

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I studied the ear and how it works in university. I plug my ears when I walk past construction, loud speakers and anything noisy. Ear damage is permanent! I also have never owned a walkman.

They called me "ears" at one job, because I actually could hear higher frequencies than the other techs, and I was handy for sweeping audio booths for unwanted noise.

I'm not so good with earplugs at clubs or concerts, but I did leave system one time when Marco Corolla was spinning before the new soundsystem was installed because it was outrageously "tinny" and hurt my ears.

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I always get a little concerened b/c I was told that when you can hear the ringing in your ears after you leave the bar, it's b/c your ears have been damaged. Personally I have pretty good hearing, and after going to the bars, I'm surprised that my hearing is still actually pretty good. I still am somewhat concerned though, yet I'm not too sure what to do about it, b/c I'm not going to stop going to clubs. I try not to stay TOO cose to the speaker for long periods of time, but I can't always be concerned with that when I'm dancing. I guess I could wear earplugs, but I don't like putting things in my ears! Haha
Hopefully I won't go deaf any time soon.

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http://www.mos.org/cst/article/5671/6.html

http://www.boston.com/yourlife/heal...estore_hearing/

NO FEAR...STEM CELLS TO THE RESCUE!!!

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Originally posted by Cyrus King http://www.mos.org/cst/article/5671/6.html http://www.boston.com/yourlife/heal...estore_hearing/ NO FEAR...STEM CELLS TO THE RESCUE!!!

Hey akhee, where have you been? Haven't heard from you lately!

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Originally posted by fayraree Hey akhee, where have you been? Haven't heard from you lately!

ive been working too hard for my own good. Cant wait for the weekend to begin!!

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HELL yeah...any of the big events (DT, DD, Judge)?
<---DT

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Originally posted by jenna_rae That could be from all the rock concerts I have been too as well. My ears rang for days after I went to a Scorpians concert and was right in front of the speaker.

Scorpions??!? Wow...you must be ooooold

I've been to a lotta clubs in my day and I have to say that some clubs are definitely better at others when it comes down to sound attenuation.
If I know I'm going to a shitty dive where the system is not quality then I'll defintely bring ear plugs.
But even quality isn't enough, sometimes the monkey behind the controls thinks that louder is better and that's REAL annoying since 'the last time' I was there it was fine.
Always care a spare set of earplugs with you cuase you just never know...

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Originally posted by muzzybear I'm not so good with earplugs at clubs or concerts, but I did leave system one time when Marco Corolla was spinning before the new soundsystem was installed because it was outrageously "tinny" and hurt my ears.

That's what scares the hell out of me too.
A high "tinny" sound...YYEEEESH....

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In the past I did not usually carry ear plugs to venues. But after several Guv events I now bring them as standard attire.
I have these rubber ear plug cones which I used when I did construction work. They work really well at reducing the high end piercing frequencies, but the sound level drop is barely noticable most of the time.
Usually the Guv sound is fine, but there are nights where I put in my ear plugs and the volume does not appear to decrease any.
I lose a little of the high end, but I can still hear the tunes fine.
My hearing is still good, I do not have that ringing in my ears long after I get home, so not much damage is being done after a night out.

I would reccommend that people carry ear plugs with them, cause you never know when you might need them.

Dance Safe.

yeah my hearing has not been the same since I started partying. I am seriously slowly going deaf.

I'm not worried...there is always hearing aids for when i get old. Sun life I am sure will cover some of the cost

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