Ear Plugs Help Needed

[S.withnell]

Hi all just want to know where can I buy good ear plugs from.
I want to go to a concert end of the year and I want to make sure I protect my ears as well normally I don't and that's part of why I have t.
I don't know what makes are good or where to buy them, I'm in England if that helps and if you have a website please can you post me a link ?
Thank you

 

[LadyDi]

Hi @S.withnell: If you go to the search field here at TT and put in "ear plugs," you will find lots of threads.
You will need maximum decibel protection (30 db plus) for a concert. Also, get seats as far back as possible and do not go near the speakers. And take breaks during the concert: four or five songs in your seat, then a song or two in the lobby. Just my opinion.

 

[S.withnell]

Thank you ladydi. I will look for that.
Also there's never seats at these shows I go to.
But my last one I did stay at the back and on,y a few songs at a time and went out and then missed the last half hour as I had enough, but my ears where already had t before this and silvered with a virus so I know it didn't help but I don't think it made it worst this time but I don't want to chance it again.m

Thank you I'll check as I need some where in England where I can get them from

 

[OddV]

Someone on this board recommended these: http://www.geers.de/gehoerschutz/proactiv-active/ProActiv-Universal-Active/

Haven't found them in the States though.

 

[S.withnell]

I can't read German so not sure what is what with those. But thank you. I want something that I onky need to use once in a blue moon, my gig days are other but I still have two bands I love to see when they around.

I don't need them any other time as I keep away from loud places

 

[LadyDi]

I sing I choral groups so have Etymotics filtered musicians plugs so I can hear others around me.,Molded to my ears but expensive. For concerts I put in a solid high db plug plus, in some venues, ear muffs on top

 

[LadyDi]

By the way, @S.withnell: I think the most important thing is you ARE going back to concerts, as music is important to you. Many who are new to tinnitus are afraid (unnecessarily) to attend musical events or do other things they fear will harm them. By doing the things you love -- with proper precautions -- you are not letting tinnitus run your life. Good for you!

BTW: You might want to check out @Dr. Nagler's recent post on this exact subject (re concerts) in Doctors Corner.

 

[S.withnell]

Thanks ladydi I won't let t ever stop me from doing what I love to do with life.
That's why I want to make sure I just do the best to stop it getting worst. But I don't want to stop music completely.

I don't want to spend £££ though as I don't intend to be going to many gigs, so I only want a pair that will do the job for a short amount of time.

Is there any thing that is effective in the U.K?

 

[s-viv]

My remedy for concerts

Cheap 33 db foam(I use hearos, but any other are fine) and 3m earmuffs.

Yeah, it looks embarrassing but after you put them on and the show starts you forget about it.

Stand in the back and not the front.

\m/

 

[erik]

Yes there are lots of threads on ear plugs. In a nutshell---Custom molded ear plugs are the best and most expensive. Customs are usually $100+. Cheap foam ones are also adequate providing you insert them properly and cost the least--just a few dollars. Some prefer musician type ear plugs that only block out more harmful frequencies and still allow you to hear voices and carry on a conversation. These are more mid-priced $10-75