I want to get some non-single use ear protectors for concerts. I have only used bad foam single use ones before and I’m not sure how to approach this. Should I buy cheap ones like alpine to see if I even like it or does it make sense to directly go for customised ones? Idk how much customised ones would even cost.
Does anyone here have experience with ear protectors?
I purchased molded earplugs that came with inserts for both -5db and -30db protection. Ran me like ~$150 total I think. Sorry but it was a few years ago.
Either way I went to a local ENT Doctor and got my ears fitted, and receive my plugs a week or two later. They were listed as “musician’s plugs” and have a very flat response. Or maybe it’s a curved response. I’m not sure how it should be said. What I’m getting at is the attenuated sound I hear is very true to what I would hear without them, just quieter. One of the best purchases I’ve ever made.
Your ENT also made the plugs or just fitted your ears?
The ENT just fitted me. She sent the molds out to a manufacturer.
You also got me at a great moment since I’m now next to my earplugs. I had a few points wrong so let me correct. They are called “HearPro” and come in -9db and -25db. There’s also apparently -15db available. Made by Etymōtic Research Inc (in Illinois).