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Hitokiri ^_^x
Senior tranceaddict
Registered: May 2001
Location: Los Angeles
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quote: | Originally posted by in2muzikk
Yes, they do exist:
http://www.hearingresearch.org/Dr.Ross/Tinnitus.htm
Hyperacousis
Often, tinnitus does not appear alone, but in combination with hyperacousis, which is defined as an extreme sensitivity to environmental sounds. Some authorities believe that it may be the phobic reaction to the tinnitus that is primarily responsible for the acute sensitivity to sound, which then develops into hyperacousis. People with this problem may be reluctant to leave their homes because of their fear of being suddenly exposed to intolerably (for them) loud sounds. They may use earplugs or earmuffs to "protect" their hearing. Indeed, ten years ago I described in this journal a "reverse" hearing aid designed to reduce environmental sounds for people with hyperacousis. According to the rationale underlying TRT, these "remedial" steps were exactly the wrong procedure to use with such people. Instead of protecting them, all it does is increase their fear and anxiety about sound exposures.
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But, I believe such "reverse hearing aids" are used in normal volume situations like restaurants, at home, etc. Apparently they don't work so well then either.
A problem with trying to use something like this at a nightclub would be getting a good seal with the ear. Properly fitted foam earplugs form a sealed barrier that attenuates or reduces the volume. A foam earplug with an attenuation rating of 32-33db is the strongest ear protection you can get without wearing external earmuffs. Depending on how loud the sound is, this level of protection may or may not be enough. If it's not, unfortunately there's no way that any kind of hearing aid (which is not as tightly sealed) could do any better. |
Good information. Will look into this more.
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Feb-22-2011 07:16
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MelBeat
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2008
Location: Torrance, CA, USA
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I felt most protected with the generic ones sold at Walmart and CVS like "Flents Quiet Please", even tough the sound sounds a bit muffed. But I was totally disappointed with Alpine MusicSafe Classic; they left my ears buzzin last year at TATW350.
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May-22-2011 20:39
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in2muzikk
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Jul 2005
Location: Berlin, Germany
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"The best" is a matter of interpretation, and may differ from person to person. The first few pages of this thread provide an in-depth analysis of most different types of earplugs, and their attenuation (noise reduction) varies depending on how they fit.
As for me, I've bought standard musicians earplugs, and have been fitted by an audiologist with both custom solid and musicians earplugs. None of these provided enough protection for me, so I always use HEAROS Super Soft foam plugs, which are rated NRR32, the maximum possible attenuation without using external earmuffs.
Downside, as mentioned, is that attenuation of higher frequencies is greater than lower ones. You won't hear as many of the high notes in the music, but for me there was no other choice, so I got used to it.
Some of my friends use the standard ER-20 musicians' earplugs and are satisfied with them, and others have been custom fitted with musicians' earplugs and are happy with them as well. The key to me is fit: If the earplugs don't seal properly, they are much less effective. I recommend trying some different ones out and deciding what works best. I've spent a couple hundred bucks going through this process, but we only get two ears (if we're lucky), and hearing is priceless...it's money well spent.
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May-23-2011 06:31
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MelBeat
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Mar 2008
Location: Torrance, CA, USA
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quote: | Originally posted by AndyM989
Bought a pair of these myself, and they definitely work great. Would recommend to anyone looking for a pair. |
The MusicSafe classic is the same as the pro except it doesn't have the low protection filter. Like i said, I didn't like them. I have a spare unopened one.
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May-23-2011 16:41
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msilin
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Nov 2009
Location: Los Angeles, USA
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is there a good place to buy earplugs in West LA (or LA in general)? I'm trying to get some for EDC but don't want to pay for overnight shipping...
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Jun-05-2012 04:02
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