how many of you lot actually wear ear plugs

-matt-u- · Post by **-matt-u-** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:10 am

i use earplugs every time i play, bought the first pair 2 years ago (with 15db filters) and i'm absolutely satisfied with them. it took 4-5 gigs tho to get used to them, because i kinda lost inspiration first, but this trade off is actually much more beneficial in the long run...

fused_forces · Post by **fused_forces** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 9:15 am

Im waiting for sum custom 1s to be sent thru the post

Well noticed the loss of hearing over the 10 years ive been raving.

thinking · Post by **thinking** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:02 pm

I've worn earplugs in clubs for about 8 years now. If you don't, you are a stupid bastard. There are absolutely no good reasons at all for not wearing them, unless you actually want to be deaf when you're older.

spiderman wrote:£130. ur avin a fuckin laugh lol.

well suppose if ur an artist or reach a few raves every week then it might be worthwile.

You can get generic ones for a tenner which will do a very good job, check Chemical or something, they sell em.

whineo · Post by **whineo** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:07 pm

Bluetac works surprisingly well if you're skint

fused_forces · Post by **fused_forces** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:28 pm

ThinKing wrote:I've worn earplugs in clubs for about 8 years now. If you don't, you are a stupid bastard. There are absolutely no good reasons at all for not wearing them, unless you actually want to be deaf when you're older.

spiderman wrote:£130. ur avin a fuckin laugh lol.

well suppose if ur an artist or reach a few raves every week then it might be worthwile.
You can get generic ones for a tenner which will do a very good job, check Chemical or something, they sell em.

£130 aint that much really tho, i thought about how much money i spend destroying my body an health every week, an 130 quid aint nothing to actually do it sumthing to help protect it for a change lol.

I got mine from chemical records for £100 pro guard 1s

i spend at least that every time i go raving.

big_o · Post by **big_o** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 1:36 pm

Fused Forces wrote: £130 aint that much really tho, i thought about how much money i spend destroying my body an heath every week, an 130 quid aint nothing to actually do it sumthing to help protect it for a change lol.

I got mine from chemical records for £100 pro guard 1s i spend at least that every time i go raving.

THIS ^^^^^

Im thinking maybe its time to get some earplugs!!!

I think over a decade of mixing and raving has taken its toll!!

Wen i go b2b with some DJ's they cant believe how loud i have to have the headphones wen i mix!! Not a good look!!!

rootsteady · Post by **rootsteady** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:01 pm

Wen i go b2b with some DJ's they cant believe how loud i have to have the headphones wen i mix!! Not a good look!!!

Are Djs all death then?

Same heere every single time i get on decks after someone, i find monitors and cue levels turned up to the max...!! wooow man THAT is absolutely insane !!

I'm not considering myself as super sensible to high music levels, but still!

Ear plugs ? Yes, all the way.

FYI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinnitus

Xav

harkaransg · Post by **harkaransg** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 3:07 pm

always have some just incase, all my mates have ear plugs aswell. even standard ones from boots are good. if the music is that loud it wont effect the sound. plus you can feel the music anyway.

freqone · Post by **freqone** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 6:32 pm

Alot of my buddies rock em'///for several years now,...and seriously wished i followed their lead,, i have serious troubles hearing high frequency noises and speaking quietly is not an option while in conversation with me. It has created a great deal of frustration for myself, and others around me. IT actually has reached a point where it effects my everyday. and an appointment with an ear and throat doctor takes a hell of a long time on a waiting list.

So earplugs are a must imo....

manuel · Post by **manuel** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:08 pm

Mumble wrote:Never thought about it really. Perhaps if I was going out a few nights a week Id consider it maybe but Im lucky if i get out a few nights a month

Same, But I might invest in a pair anyway because Ive been to some nights with shit acoustics and the highs are just bouncing off the walls and my ears ring for days after lol

bobby_dozen · Post by **bobby_dozen** » Tue Dec 09, 2008 7:15 pm

harkaransg wrote:always have some just incase, all my mates have ear plugs aswell. even standard ones from boots are good. if the music is that loud it wont effect the sound. plus you can feel the music anyway.

This.

Especially the part about feeling the music!

Pistonsbeneath · Post by **Pistonsbeneath** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 12:41 am

i dont think youll deffo go deaf if you dont wear em....what about before they existed?

everyone isnt deaf!

spiderman · Post by **spiderman** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:09 am

Piston wrote:i dont think youll deffo go deaf if you dont wear em....what about before they existed?

everyone isnt deaf!

i suppose its just damage over time.

some people's ears may wear down quicker than others. its protection either way i suppose.

drew · Post by **drew** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:13 am

we have a bowl of free earplugs at ticket window of all of our SMOG events

computer rock · Post by **computer rock** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:38 am

Saw that 'it's all gone pete tong' film and it scared the shit out of me.

It's been said before but I really think everyone should consider buying at least some shit cheap earplugs, even if your hearing is fine at the moment - once you start noticing it going a bit funny then it's already too late (if you want perfect hearing, and who doesn't?).

ammo · Post by **ammo** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:39 am

yeh i've been thinkin about gettin some too, right ear still ringin from caspa at fwd few wks ago! plus mixin loud is not helpin. all bout the £10 option

also, medically speaking, if you're exposed to constant loud sounds/music for over an hour your inner ear (hearing) cells will die causing permanent problems. if you go to a quieter area for 10 mins every hr that should help (edit: help prevent hearing loss)

crazel · Post by **crazel** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 1:01 pm

dont wear them but if it gets 2 loud and they start to hurt i'll stick a bit of tissue in them usually does the job.....

kay · Post by **kay** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:08 pm

Will be getting a pair when I persuade myself to get off my arse to do it. Should be soonish.

setspeed · Post by **setspeed** » Wed Dec 10, 2008 6:36 pm

i don't leave home without them.

on 99% of systems (ie the shite ones) they make things sound better because they filter out the distorted trashy treble, and they make it easier to hear people. they often make it easier to DJ for the same reason.

and to the crew talking about wanting to feel the bass pressure or whatever - if your chest is rattling and your trousers are flapping from the bass, sticking something in your ear isn't gonna change that!

how many of you lot actually wear ear plugs

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