In the Clubs? Protect Your Ears
January 10, 2008 by Greg
In my late teens and early twenties, I spent as many nights as possible in clubs and raves dancing and passing out flyers. Every morning I would wake up with ringing in my ears. It took a few years, but I eventually realized this was a dangerous habit.
I ordered a pair of hi-fidelity ear plugs that blocked up to 20db on most frequencies evenly. That means it just turns the overall volume down. What I found after wearing them is that the music actually sounded better. Instead of being too loud and distorted, I could more readily hear the records that DJs were spinning.
Now, in my later twenties, I’m spending even more time dancing in clubs and watching concerts. So I visited Etymotic Research, the company I originally purchased my ear plugs from. I picked out a couple different colors, pinged a few friends, and placed an order. The ear plugs are only $12 a pair, but shipping is stuck around $6, so I always order a few extras for friends and spares.
Links:
Etymotic Research
H.E.A.R Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers
Bring on the purple…
I have to say, this is a great idea. I’ve been doing this for years and always carry a bunch of those cheapie foam ones (disposables) for friends. They always give me a look when I put them in before going in, but soon forget, then later beg for a pair.
It’s definitely true that the music sounds better, too.