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Have you looked into custom fitted earplugs? They're expensive^, but they're so much more comfortable than the foam guys. I got a pair of Etymotic musician's e

Have you looked into custom fitted earplugs? They're expensive^, but they're so much more comfortable than the foam guys. I got a pair of Etymotic musician's earplugs to wear to concerts last year--they have a flat 15dB reducing filter, so music still sounds good without damaging my hearing. I can swap out those filters for simple plugs, and it's done wonders for my focus at work. ^)$150 is a lot for earplugs, but if you wear them to work, it wouldn't take long to justify. If you wear them to concerts too, it's not bad at all.

sitkack 9y ago
Almost anything in this category will do http://www.musiciansfriend.com/hearing-protection http://www.musiciansfriend.com/hearing-protection those crazy expensive one are probably overkill.
- MengerSponge 9y ago
  Yes, those are a great place to start, but after wearing silicone tri-tip earplugs for about five years, I sprang for in-ear molds. tri-tips are more than good enough to block out noise, but they're much less comfortable, especially if you wear them for hours on end. If they aren't comfortable enough for you to wear all day, it's not that expensive. I mean, some people pay about that much for a keyboard, and a good desk chair is far more expensive. That said... thank you for sharing that store! More people should know about musician's earplugs and enjoy live music without tinnitus.
  - sitkack 9y ago
    I really enjoy live music, but after attending a rock show I temporarily developedtinnitus so bad it disrupted my sleep for 3 days. I had taken wonderful care of my hearing up to that point and it really bothered me that I might have permanently damaged by ears. I found the original Etymotic earplugs and bought multiple sets. I'd have new spares on me at shows that I would sell for cost. I'd give them to friends I went to shows with. Music is such a precious gift, it pains me that musicans are the first to lose it. Nearly any of these tri-tip earplugs will offer great protection and sound fidelity. I'll take another look at the in-ear molds.

sitkack 9y ago

Almost anything in this category will do http://www.musiciansfriend.com/hearing-protection http://www.musiciansfriend.com/hearing-protection those crazy expensive one are probably overkill.

MengerSponge 9y ago
Yes, those are a great place to start, but after wearing silicone tri-tip earplugs for about five years, I sprang for in-ear molds. tri-tips are more than good enough to block out noise, but they're much less comfortable, especially if you wear them for hours on end. If they aren't comfortable enough for you to wear all day, it's not that expensive. I mean, some people pay about that much for a keyboard, and a good desk chair is far more expensive. That said... thank you for sharing that store! More people should know about musician's earplugs and enjoy live music without tinnitus.
- sitkack 9y ago
  I really enjoy live music, but after attending a rock show I temporarily developedtinnitus so bad it disrupted my sleep for 3 days. I had taken wonderful care of my hearing up to that point and it really bothered me that I might have permanently damaged by ears. I found the original Etymotic earplugs and bought multiple sets. I'd have new spares on me at shows that I would sell for cost. I'd give them to friends I went to shows with. Music is such a precious gift, it pains me that musicans are the first to lose it. Nearly any of these tri-tip earplugs will offer great protection and sound fidelity. I'll take another look at the in-ear molds.