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  1. teacherman

    Hearing Protection and Tinnitus: Keep The Tiny Hair Cells Safe — Discuss!

    Etymotic Research ER20--for live music you want a plug that will lower the volume so that you can still enjoy...ER20 plugs do just that...check out their website and reviews. Inexpensive as well.
  2. teacherman

    Any Musicians Still Active Playing Music?

    Another thought...you could browse a drummer forum and get good advice from fellow drummers who use musicians earplugs.
  3. teacherman

    Any Musicians Still Active Playing Music?

    It's hard to say. Since your a drummer you're exposed to more direct pounding than me being a bass player. I'd go with the 15 db. You have like 30 days to exchange filters. Are you main vocal or backup? I know of musicians that sing main vocals and use 15 db.
  4. teacherman

    Hearing Aids That Play Rain Noise

    Hey Neenie, My audiologist let me try these out for the last 3 weeks: http://www.widex.com/en/products/thewidexsound/zen/ The devices don't play rain noise, but a nice chime/xylophone sound along with white noise if needed. It looks like the website gives a sample of the sounds. They...
  5. teacherman

    Any Musicians Still Active Playing Music?

    I'm sure your plugs are fine. I used Etymotic Research ER20 plugs until I got the molded plugs. They are fantastic plugs as well and inexpensive. They just lower the volume. When I first developed T, I got busy researching ear plugs for musicians. I just got back from my audiologist--for the...
  6. teacherman

    Any Musicians Still Active Playing Music?

    I use Westone musician's ear plugs with 15 db filters. Fantastic plugs. I continue to play my bass and perform every weekend. I'm just more aware of loud sounds and use the plugs all the time. The rest of the band uses IEMs and when I developed T I couldn't use them anymore, so I was able...
  7. teacherman

    I could use some helpful advice. I'm suffering.

    Hey, hang in there. I'm 8 weeks in with T and have adjusted. Exercise, pray, spend time outside...I'm also in NM, so the weather has been fantastic for outdoor activity. Staying inside sad, anxious and depressed won't help. It will get better. Mike
  8. teacherman

    I Used to Love White Noise but This Is Ridiculous! Tinnitus and Pain in Left Ear

    I couldn't imagine giving up playing my bass and music. When I have a spike, playing my bass keeps my mind busy from focusing on the T. My hearing was sensitive for a couple weeks after the T started, but the sensitivity is gone. I always wear my musician's ear plugs with 15 db filters...
  9. teacherman

    So, I Have Tinnitus...

    Well, went to a shooting range for the first time with my son on the 27th of December, 2013 . I wore foam ear plugs...guy at the counter said they are fine to use. It's a good thing I made my son wear the ear cans (I should have done the same). My ears have been ringing since. Tricky thing...