EARasers US Musicians Noise Cancelling Ear Plugs for Concerts - Reusable Comfortable Silicone Ear Plugs for Djs, Drummers, Events -19dB Noise Reduction - M

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Watch out for vent designs. They reduce occlusion by creating a greater opening for natural airflow in and out of the ear. This can affect the amount of insertion loss and protection the device offers!

Persona Medical has been developing hearing aids for 45 years, so we know a lot about hearing loss! What we know is that the majority of hearing loss we see in first time patients is between 2000 Hz and 8000 Hz. In musical terms, that’s two octaves….starting three octaves above middle C on the piano, and extending to five octaves above middle C (256Hz). 2700Hz is the natural peak resonance for humans. No wonder this is where the damage is done. Thousands of years of evolution carefully crafted our ears to focus on the unvoiced consonants of speech that are difficult to project with the efforts of the pressure of our lungs pushing air through our voice box. It was not preparing itself for the onslaught of noise and volume the 20th Century had in store. Yes, our ears naturally resonate the higher frequencies of conversational speech, but certainly were not intended to resonate a Marshall Amplifier already producing 100dB SPL+ of sound! Did our maker not anticipate the industrial revolution and the associated noise evolution, or did He merely predict the invention of Earasers?! The ear is a natural resonator...but not below 1000Hz and very little beyond 5000Hz. Again….keep in mind, that the majority of music will be below 1000Hz! Earasers are earplugs for general use because they have a noise reduction rating of 26 decibels, fit a variety of ear sizes and work with a wide frequency range. The Eargasm plugs are specifically designed to enhance music and speech, but they may not be as good at reducing other types of sound. They also only come in one size. In fact, your ears can probably handle 85 dB for about eight continuous hours before it becomes harmful. While we wish there were an easy chart for everyone to follow to find their perfect sized Earasers earplug, research has discovered that your individual ear canal size is not at all determined by height and weight, but rather age and gender and good ol' DNA from your biological parents. Years of fitting individuals has given us a general guideline, however, and don't forget there is the complimentary size swap out that's available to you as well. Once you're in the right size for your unique needs....you'll be all set - and we are 'hear' to help you do just that!! A hearing aid company designed the Earasers. Specifically, their lead designer is a musician. The plugs are made of soft medical-grade silicone, shaped like an ear canal. They fit snugly into the ear, almost like a custom plug, only at a much lower cost.

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The eargasms have been specifically designed to enhance music and speech, so they may not be as good at reducing other types of sound such as construction noise or traffic. 8. Sound Quality

causing discomfort. Companies with the most history in earplug design offer both universal and custom fit products. Like Etymotic, Vibes have an even-spread attenuation across all frequencies, claiming to reduce all frequencies evenly, which is I guess what they claim makes them high-fidelity? How do the Vibes Earplugs sound? Comfort is a priority for a couple of reasons. One is, obviously, you don’t want to feel like you have a chunk of plastic jammed in your ear but the other is ensuring a snug fit means that the earplugs will work properly.Minuendo earplugs come with a selection of tips so you’ll be able to find the right one for you and ensure they are a comfortable fit. 3. Eargasm Earplugs Review Does any of them have less occlusion effect sound in your experience, enough to sing and hear the outside sounds more than your own? Nowadays, that is not a thing we should be concerned about. That's because there are plenty of options on the market that offer noise reduction but not at the expense of the sound you’re hearing. This means you can use earplugs, and they will only reduce overall volumes, not cut out certain frequencies or overload others. In turn, your music won't be reduced to a muffle, but you will instead be able to play and enjoy music for longer without damaging your ears. How much should I spend on earplugs?The complexity arises in deciding what earplugs you need, so let’s look at a few factors that are going to affect your choice. Noise Reduction Rating The manual that comes with the plugs indicates that moistening the tips makes insertion easier. Once inserted, twist one time to get them to the correct spot deep into the ear canal. Adult Males (Late 20's and up) - Generally this group is split about 50/50 between Small & Medium. This is where your own personal past experience comes in really handy. If you have any indication that you may have tiny canals, then start with a Small. If standard earbuds seem to work fine for you, then perhaps start with a Medium. We will always do our best to help you find your appropriate size.

The perfect pair of plugs for you should be comfortable, but entirely fill your ear canal, to create a seal that prevents unwanted sound leakage. Which Types of Earplugs Are Best? Foam Earplugs Now let’s talk sound quality – I’m impressed but also feel it’s an unfair advantage. I am testing these in my acoustically sound music studio through some excellent monitor speakers so I decided not to compare them to any of the other earplugs in this article for the sake of candor. Eargasm earplugs offer ergonomics in terms of fit and comfort. Etymotic on the other hand offer efficiency, sound quality and overall value for money. Conclusion Many customers who have used the Etymotic ER-20 are happy with the sound clarity and have said that they can enjoy music while still protecting their ears.There is a red indication for the right ear and a blue indication for the left ear. With the fit of your ear, the Earasers come in four sizes, extra small, small, medium and large.

The silicone material is also great for hygiene because it does not absorb dirt or oil like foam would. The earplugs are made from very similar materials. They are both made out of PVC, which has a low reaction to the skin. Silicone is more flexible than the foam used in the erasers but still molds to fit comfortably in your canal. My last recommendation is to try custom musician earplugs. They will offer the best sound quality and significantly reduced occlusion. They fit more consistently every time you wear them as they’re made for you. The sound bore is angled based on your anatomy, so sound is directed towards your eardrum. They are made to sit deeper in your ear, past what’s called the second bend, to significantly reduce occlusion. By studying the natural resonance of the average ear canal, we can also see a secondary peak of 9dB at around 4000Hz and gradually reducing to no additional resonance beyond 8000Hz. (Some people also experience the above mentioned "insertion effect" at 3000Hz but not as often as the lower frequencies.) What we can say is that these higher frequencies, above the secondary peak, especially beyond 8000Hz, also show an improved loudness growth function. After all....just add on another octave and you are practically at the maximum higher frequency range of hearing. Loudness growth approaches infinity. In other words, the higher frequencies also have a natural built-in attenuator. But, here is the catch. We know that higher frequencies are rarely sustained for any period of time....at least that which remains audible. The lower threshold of hearing in the higher frequencies is easily masked by high intensity, low-frequency sounds. For example, the bass drum or bass guitar will easily overtake the sustained resonance from a high-frequency cymbal roll. If we reduce the high frequencies by the same amount as the peak frequencies, we get a very unnatural sound. The higher frequencies have a wider range in which the nerves of the cochlea overlap to receive the signals. Thus, there is more power perceived for noise stimuli in high frequencies than for pure tone stimuli. We assume for this discussion, that much of the music generated above 4000Hz is a broader band and not pure tones. For relative reference, the highest piano note only goes to 4186Hz.

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If price is more important than size, go with the eardrums because they are smaller and won’t plug up your ears like suction-style plugs will; however, they may not protect as well. Noise reduction is the primary function we’re after when seeking out earplugs, but that’s not all. It’s important to consider what sound is actually going to make it to your ears. As a musician, I put clarity of sound as first priority and the Etymotic, with their clear and live sound (still V shaped), are far away from the Alpine which has middle range sort of muffled and drop in the high frequencies. The gold strong filter from Alpine is stronger than the Etymotic ER-20 one, but due to some peaks in medium high frequencies I found them less comfortable in the same sound pressure. I found the Earpeace HD to be very clear in the mid-range and actually found them to somewhat tighten up the low-end. At their peak the volumes were relative and these just seemed to ‘shine’ a little more. I still found the Earasers to offer the best clarity, but for the lower price-point that these offer, they are a really good deal. Earpeace HD Earplug Comfort