Recent content by s-viv

Well, in my experience no. But if your permanently at a 2/3 on your scale. That's pretty solid. Usually that type of noise damage is unfortunately permanent.. I had mine blown at a show as kid, wasn't aware of ear plugs. I always keep them on to keep it a manageable level for me. It works.

Metal bands are extremely loud. I wear the 33 db plugs and muffs. Also depends on the band...I wouldn't wear anything less, I go frequent enough. Even the bands not playing ridiculously loud I hear just fine. I'd say, screw the musician plugs. The best protection is a deeply inserted foam...

I've had tinnitus for over a decade.. been to dozen of metal shows(I mean real hardcore death metal in small venues) I've personally been fine wearing the foam plugs properly inserted and when I feel it is too loud I put the muffs over, which usually dampens the bass a tad. Though to be honest I...

I always find doing stuff I enjoy masks it pretty well even when I should be hearing it.. I love lifting weights, lol the gym is noisy so I wouldn't hear it anyways. But, on the quiter side, I love to draw and read and I don't notice it the unless I look for it. I play guitar and listen to a lot...

I suppose, but I don't see why you can't just limit yourself if you still enjoy it to maybe a round and just keep your protection on while others are shooting. I doubt your shooting around for hours on end.

If you didn't notice anything I say your fine. Anxiety only makes it worse. It's only a few shots and with double protection I wouldn't worry.

It really does take a long time, took me about a year and every time it spikes I have to get used to it again.

Yeah I noticed certain bands play extra loud. Bfmv doesn't surprise me, it is probably because their music isn't very good. I've seen 5 smaller, yet well known death metal bands last year and they sure didn't crank it, I don't even think I had inserted my plugs properly (but i wear muffs over...

I understand that! I am always too tired, only exception is for a favorite band, so one or two a year. I never tried the musician plugs, I don't mind the foamies (guess that saves me money at least)

AC/DC would be fun to see live!

My doctor told me foam are better. I wear the 33 db ones, and I still enjoy it, and I wear the muffs over it. I think it is so loud you really can't kill the sound. If you wear the muffs over them, you muffle the sound a lot, because I think it blocks the lows a lot more, but I don't find it...

It was super loud, but foam plugs are great and I wear muffs over them..personally though I think the foams plugs alone would have been fine.

Anyone see any good shows lately or are planning on seeing some soon?? I just saw Slipknot for the first time, it was a blast! Not so much my thing now, but still had a good time :)

Ghost in the shell...yeah, I'm a nerd and thrown in ninja scroll and mononoke :)

Yes. I have to wear plugs or it will ring louder for a week or so.