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Originally posted by rabbitjoker The ear can bear 85 decibels of sound (about the volume of a leaf blower) for eight hours at a time without damage. In contrast, 100 decibels (about the level of noise at a nightclub) can start to damage the ears after only 15 minutes.

It's not that I don't believe you, but do you have a source for that? I want to read up more on it.

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Originally posted by The Highroller It's not that I don't believe you, but do you have a source for that? I want to read up more on it.

Sure - according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:

A safe average of noise for a 24-hour day is 70 dB, Any noise that reaches 85 dB or more can damage your hearing.

http://www.nonoise.org/library/levels/levels.htm

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Does anyone have recommendations for ear plugs for DJs? The Er-20s are obviously great, but b/c they stick out of your ear, I don't see that being too useful when DJing. Something other than the expensive custom ones...

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker Sure - according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: A safe average of noise for a 24-hour day is 70 dB, Any noise that reaches 85 dB or more can damage your hearing. http://www.nonoise.org/library/levels/levels.htm

Or try Health Canada:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/envi...-loisirs_e.html

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* Does anyone have recommendations for ear plugs for DJs? The Er-20s are obviously great, but b/c they stick out of your ear, I don't see that being too useful when DJing. Something other than the expensive custom ones...

ER-25's. Those are the ones I wear and they do not stick out at all, but they are custom fits right into the canal, have to get them fitted all that stuff and they are 100 bux an ear but totally worth it if you use them often.

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I currently use the ER-20's but will be going to an audiologist here in town to get a proper reading and custom's designed.

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Originally posted by Chris Allen I currently use the ER-20's but will be going to an audiologist here in town to get a proper reading and custom's designed.

good idea, these guys are pros and really know so much about what you'll need.

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"(hears phone ring) "OH FUCK HERE WE GO! (picks it up) SHITT what what??"

-Dane Cook

Does anyone know if there's a cheaper place to buy ER-20s other than the Etymotic site?

I lost one of my ear plugs last night and have to buy new ones. Probably just going to get them off the Etymotic site, but thought I'd ask.

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Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* Does anyone know if there's a cheaper place to buy ER-20s other than the Etymotic site? I lost one of my ear plugs last night and have to buy new ones. Probably just going to get them off the Etymotic site, but thought I'd ask.

http://www.heartoronto.ca/

You give them a credit card. About $20 plus tax. Shipping is free cause they stick them in the mail. Takes 3 days to receive in Toronto.

Very happy with my (brief) interaction with them.

Has anybody been able to get custom earplugs via benefits from work? I know you can get things like custom insoles through benefits but they have to be doctor recommended.

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Originally posted by DeleteFromUsers http://www.heartoronto.ca/ You give them a credit card. About $20 plus tax. Shipping is free cause they stick them in the mail. Takes 3 days to receive in Toronto. Very happy with my (brief) interaction with them.

Great, thank you.

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