lloydbent Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Are these earplugs decent? I play bass in a band who gig roughly twice a month, and i'm fed up of ringing ears. I have also been scared into decioding i need some as my cousin is in a big band (reading and leeds gigs etc. so pretty big and loud) and has always wore earplugs and is still suffering hearing damage. Don't have too much cash but these seem cheap and good. Anyone experienced otherwise? Cheers, Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthestuntmen Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Big ol' thread here - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=533&hl=er20"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=533&hl=er20[/url] And I don't go out without mine; pubs, clubs, rehearsals, gigs etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Hughes Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Same here - I swear by mine. I have the molded ones with ER15 filters in them and I've rarely done a gig without them since 2000. Well worth the money - think of it as a few quid a year to protect your hearing for the rest of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1146253' date='Mar 1 2011, 07:12 PM']Same here - I swear by mine. I have the molded ones with ER15 filters in them and I've rarely done a gig without them since 2000. Well worth the money - think of it as a few quid a year to protect your hearing for the rest of your life.[/quote] Plus the one to all that. I've been using them for 15 years and vary the filters according to how loud the situation is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 [quote name='Gareth Hughes' post='1146253' date='Mar 1 2011, 07:12 PM']Same here - I swear by mine. I have the molded ones with ER15 filters in them and I've rarely done a gig without them since 2000. Well worth the money - think of it as a few quid a year to protect your hearing for the rest of your life.[/quote] Another Plus The One here too. I also vary between 15dB and 25dB filters. The ER20's are great considering they are so cheap. Be sure to make sure you are wearing them properly though - as if they are not seated correctly, you may as well not be wearing 'em at all as you either won't be protecting yourself - or you won't be hearing music clearly. I would very much advise everyone to get moulded plugs - I've said this often, they may be more expensive than the cheap off the shelf types - but they sound better, are more comfortable to wear and protect your hearing far better. How much is your hearing worth?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I use ER20's and also take them where ever I go. You never know when it's going to get loud The misses also has a pair as she comes to rehearsals and gigs with me. +1 on putting them in correctly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I use er20's, helps me to hear myself when the two guitarists in my band are gertting a bit over excited, but I keep promising myself some moulded ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have used the ER15's for about 5 years and wish I'd found then 20 years earlier. If your ears are ringing then any protection is better than none. The ER20's are cheap enough to try as a first step if you're not sure, but the ER15's and ER25's are pretty much the gold standard when it comes to protecting your hearing. ACS has a new line called the PRO series and the PRO-17 looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) I have a set of the moulded plugs but find that I very rarely use them - when I put them in they seem to take out all of the top end frequencies and massively boost all of the bass frequencies so all that I can really here is myself which is not a good thing if you are really trying to get into the music that you are making! Not sure where I am going wrong as others really rate moulded plugs?? Edited March 2, 2011 by Gunsfreddy2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillerbunny Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I only just replaced the ER20s with a pair of molded ER25s, as standing next to the drums they just weren't enough anymore. 20s served me well for a decade though and I still keep a pair on my keyring for whenever I may need protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deksawyer Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I used ER20’s for years until I found the Earsonic Earpads. I think I paid £15 for mine and I prefer them to anything else I've used. They let a bit more mid range through, so for a bassist, they work a little better. They're also smaller and more comfortable to wear. I still keep a set of ER20’s in my bag as spares though..... D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodster Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 +1 to all of the above.... I've also got moulded ER15's but used the ER 20's for a few years when I was younger..... Eventually found the ER20's made my ears itch so took the plunge and had moulds taken. Best £160 I've ever spent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algmusic Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='1146674' date='Mar 2 2011, 02:25 AM']I have a set of the moulded plugs but find that I very rarely use them - when I put them in they seem to take out all of the top end frequencies and massively boost all of the bass frequencies so all that I can really here is myself which is not a good thing if you are really trying to get into the music that you are making! Not sure where I am going wrong as others really rate moulded plugs??[/quote] What filters are you using? Also it takes a while for your ears to adjust to the sound you get through on moulded plugs.. For pop/ and moderate levels, I use 15's on the loud stuff, I use the 25's Yes, there are expensive, but I have been using mine for about 6 years and they are still fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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