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Re: [microsound] musicians ear plugs
i agree.
you get used to them really quickly, and if you take them out later
(especially if you're playing a live instrument) you realise just how much
noise you're actually making. that alone is probably enough to convince
you that you needed them in the first place. the only thing i find is that
certain bass frequencies tend to sound a little bit blurty or woofy - in
other words, messy. you'll get over it. you just have to be careful not
to lose them, as they are expensive little buggers.
i can't remember if mine are -15dB or -25dB, but i think they are probably
-15dB. i figured it was better to go less for now, and besides, i'm not a
mogwai/merzbow roadie or anything. yet. (you never know what the future
holds for a musician.)
-15dB, if that's what it is, seems good -- i wouldn't really want to knock
off any more sound. it'd probably mute everything too much to really enjoy
it on a physical level, especially if drunk. also, while the plugs have
somewhat flat response, you will miss some of the high freqs. but, y'know,
as long as you're not a binaural dummy headjob audiophile...
cheerio,
jon.
>But they are a wonderful purchase. If you love music
>and sound as much as I do....imagine not being able
>to enjoy those. Would you pay $150 to have your hearing
>back 15 years from now?
>
>Hearing loss is gradual, so whatever you can do now,
>will help you hear later.
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