Huh? What did you say?

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I went to Union Hearing, thanks to RJ's recommendation.

I was very satisfied with my tests, and their service. They told me that, the ringing i get from clubs, is actually temporary. If it is still there after 16hrs approx, then it is life long damage.

Apperently my hearing problems werent to do with loud music, i tested just fine. I had an excess wax build up in my hears, and the ringing i was hearing, was caused by the wax. SHe explained that the ear drum actually sends out a small audible signal as well, and it was bouncing around in my ear canal.

Im just waiting on word from my insurance company to see if they will cover the cost of my musicians plugs. they are $200, and $40 for the hearing test.

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Originally posted by DJ_Elyot Don't you guys think that if Guv noticed so many people wearing earplugs, they'd turn the music down a little? I mean... don't they have some kinda moral responsibility to their patrons? Even if they're not gonna get sued, why would turning down the volume a little hurt? Has anyone ever decided NOT to go to a club because THE SPEAKERS ARE TOO QUIET? Maybe they have to keep the music loud to cater to the patrons who have already lost 80% of their hearing... if they turned it down, half the crowd wouldn't hear anything.

The volume at which you can *hear* the music well is much lower than the volume at which you can *feel* it. And I think many people enjoy feeling the music at a club, even if they're not high, but especially if they're on something.

By the way, I would not be surprised if the various substances available at clubs can cause sensory damage themselves. ie, your ears may be fine but the neurological damage might affect your hearing. You never know what goes into those pills.

My etymotic earplugs are always with me when I'm going to a club. They're not custom made so the price is reasonable and they work amazingly well at lowering the volume over the entire frequency range, not just certain areas. As a result, everything still sounds crisp and clear.

Also, I heard that ListenUp! Canada is offering free hearing tests right now, so anyone is concerned about their hearing that might be something to check out.

http://listenupcanada.com/Pages/Com....aspx?name=home

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Originally posted by psyrel My etymotic earplugs are always with me when I'm going to a club. They're not custom made so the price is reasonable and they work amazingly well at lowering the volume over the entire frequency range, not just certain areas. As a result, everything still sounds crisp and clear. Also, I heard that ListenUp! Canada is offering free hearing tests right now, so anyone is concerned about their hearing that might be something to check out.

Awesome, that's exactly what I was looking for hehe.

Will definitely be grabbing some of these before Canada Day weekend.

bump.

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The two times that I've been to a club without earplugs I've left with ringing ears. I usually bring out the cheap foam ones with me since its better than nothing. I've ordered a pair of ER-20's, I just hope they arrive here in time for Decadence

After watching It's All Gone Pete Tong recently and then having an ear ache when I went to New York I got all freaked out about my hearing. I haven't gone out partying without ear-plugs. Thank you Cale for letting me borrow them!!

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yes i should have looked here first. but i like my thread. and plus i got my questions directly answered!

im going to order some ER-20s RIGHT NOW!!!!