Thunderstix
Senior Member
I wish I had gotten these ten years ago. Custom-molded earplugs with ER filter 25dB. They reduce volume without distorting the sound and are by nature comfortable and safe. Unlike regular earplugs or headphones, they offer clarity and sensitivity of sound. They came with a carrying pocket and cleaning tools.
You can get them with three different filters and in different colours. I'm gonna order another pair with 15dB filter to be used with a closed headphone (which attenuate another 10 dB). For a small charge, they can be insured so in case of loss you get a new pair for free. Removing them can be tricky at first because they seal off the air and if you do it wrong, you'll feel a painful pressure. After a few trials I found the trick and they now come loose without trouble.
They should be mandatory for every drummer, beginner or pro. At € 150 they seem expensive but there's no other tool that improves the quality of sound and health safety more than these little fellows. A single cymbal costs more, think about it. My advice, get them as soon as you can and wear them on every concert, party or drum session. From beginning to end. Just go to an audiologist and ask for an ER filter.
You can get them with three different filters and in different colours. I'm gonna order another pair with 15dB filter to be used with a closed headphone (which attenuate another 10 dB). For a small charge, they can be insured so in case of loss you get a new pair for free. Removing them can be tricky at first because they seal off the air and if you do it wrong, you'll feel a painful pressure. After a few trials I found the trick and they now come loose without trouble.
They should be mandatory for every drummer, beginner or pro. At € 150 they seem expensive but there's no other tool that improves the quality of sound and health safety more than these little fellows. A single cymbal costs more, think about it. My advice, get them as soon as you can and wear them on every concert, party or drum session. From beginning to end. Just go to an audiologist and ask for an ER filter.
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