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how is this much (if at all) better than hifi earplugs? e.g., https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-High-Fidelity-Earplugs-Standard-Packaging/dp/B00RM6Q9XW/ https://

• Slow_Hand 3y ago
  In my experience this shape gets uncomfortable quickly because it’s jammed deep into people’s ear canals without accounting for the unique shape of each individual’s canal, so there can be a lot of uncomfortable pressure and friction. Ear buds tend to not go deep into the canal and rest closer to the entrance, making them sustain longer before discomfort arises in the ear. Also this form factor doesn’t attenuate all frequencies evenly, which can make listening to music less enjoyable.
  • Mistletoe 3y ago
    This may be a very person-specific quality because my Etymotics are very comfortable and have saved my ears through a lot of concerts. I just have the cheap ER20 version. https://a.co/d/8hM7eqx https://a.co/d/8hM7eqx
  • timothyduong 3y ago
    The trick is to add a bit of Lubricant. I use a little bit of spit. Source: rode motorcycle daily and had to use earplugs cause of how loud it was, spit lube allowed easy snug fit off deep ear plugs
    • peatmoss 3y ago
      Mineral oil may be a bit more sanitary / pleasant for people. I clean and very lightly lube my earplugs in this manner on the regular.
• callalex 3y ago
  If you sing or play a brass instrument, the loud booming that comes from inside your head and reflects against plugs (or your fingers), called occlusion, makes traditional plugs unusable or actively harmful. The only solutions are to use custom molded plugs that go past the bend in your ear canal ($$$) or over-ear defenders which do not have a neutral reduction in sound across the spectrum.