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    Hi-Fi natural sound musician's earplug

    Now I am looking in investing in some proper muscian style earplugs and saw these on trade me

    The average rock concert is 115 dBA, which people can safely be exposed to for only 15 minutes a day. This is dangerous for concertgoers, but even more for the musicians performing those concerts.

    Most musicians dont like hearing protection because they can't hear their music. Ordinary plugs cut off high frequency sound, which means what you hear is mostly just the mid range and low frequencies. As a result, voices are difficult to understand and music sounds distorted. Natural Sound (or high fidelity) ear plugs solve this problem by reducing the volume without distorting sounds.

    Unlike cheap foam plugs that muffle and distort what you hear ER-20 Ear Plugs feature a patented tuned resonator and acoustic resistor to reduce all sound 20db evenly across the frequency range just enough to prevent damage to your hearing, but not so much that you lose the enjoyment of the music. Speech and music stay clear, just quieter, like turning down the volume.

    The ER-20 from Etymotic Research has an NRR of 12 rather than 20 because the frequency weighting used in the NRR calculation assumes blocking of higher frequencies more than of lower frequencies and these plugs do not do that. They are designed to let you hear the full range of music.

    There are no electronics to fail, moving parts to break, or batteries to replace, also as it is a filter it lets air pass through avoiding the stuffy, plugged up feeling of foam earplugs.

    ER-20 plugs are washable, reusable and durable. With care they will last for months even with daily use. Each pair of plugs includes a carrying case to keep dust and dirt off them.

    The triple flange design produces a good seal for average to large ears and fit most adults.

    These are THE best selling natural sound plugs in the US and are recommended by leading audiologists.

    The inconspicuous transparent colour means most people wont even notice youre wearing them.
    What are your thoughts? Worth the $25.00?

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Music-instr...-159290078.htm
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    At $25 they ae cheap enough

    Why dont you try them and give us a review
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    There were 'similar' ones on the market locally.
    Disposable foamies worked better.

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    I have EAR brand hi-fi ones that look similar to the above. Cost me about $55.
    Excellent for band practice and gigs as they tone down the volume without muffling anything or cutting out the clarity.

    Not much point having them on the bike, but at $25 those will be fine. Just watch out that the long stalks on them can rub on your helmet liner which can irritate your ears.

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    Etymotics gear is generally good stuff considering the price. Definitely a better choice than those builder's ear plugs -- these will still let a balanced sound reach your ears, so you'll still hear the detail you need in heavy traffic, but it'll just be significantly quieter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat View Post
    Etymotics gear is generally good stuff considering the price. Definitely a better choice than those builder's ear plugs -- these will still let a balanced sound reach your ears, so you'll still hear the detail you need in heavy traffic, but it'll just be significantly quieter.
    If we're talking bikes - It's not, actually. Wind noise is still significant.
    Plugs for lugs lady has the best solution I've tried so far for non music producing jobs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    If we're talking bikes - It's not, actually. Wind noise is still significant.
    Plugs for lugs lady has the best solution I've tried so far for non music producing jobs.
    Ah. Suppose I didn't think that one through. One of the advantages of those musician-style plugs is that they still let a lot of high-frequency noise though. Which, on a bike, would be wind noise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat View Post
    Ah. Suppose I didn't think that one through. One of the advantages of those musician-style plugs is that they still let a lot of high-frequency noise though. Which, on a bike, would be wind noise.
    I think the problem is that they go so deep into the bung hole the wind still whistes around in said hole above them.

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    Never had that problem meself...

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    Gosh, they sound awesome (as in I don't have a pair but what they say about them is very interesting).

    My ears don't seem to like ear plugs. It tends to take me 15 minutes to get them in, but my patience generally doesn't last that long. Plugs for Lugs would be the solution for me right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devil View Post
    Never had that problem meself...
    Not many of us install the right plug in the left ear and push it all the way over like you do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Big Dave View Post
    I think the problem is that they go so deep into the bung hole the wind still whistes around in said hole above them.
    Can't see that being right, the wind noise (at least with my fat head and cheap helmet) seems to come from wind hitting the helmet; I never actually have wind whistling past my ears, unless riding helmet-less.

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    I'll be buying them and giving them a go.

    I need them cause I have band practice every week and really hate the standard foam ones as it muffs all the frequencies. Possibily not so useful on the open road.

    I've also seen silicone ones and bees wax ones (any experience?)

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    Quote Originally Posted by xerxesdaphat View Post
    Can't see that being right, the wind noise (at least with my fat head and cheap helmet) seems to come from wind hitting the helmet; I never actually have wind whistling past my ears, unless riding helmet-less.
    Have you seen the whisper kits for Shoei helmets?

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    I set of 95c 'medium' orange foamies, inserted correctly works magnificently for me. Replace them weekly and i have no problems. Im pretty sure you can get similar plugs to those one's you've shown from NZ Saftey stores for around $7-10.
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