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12-19-2015, 09:58 PM
Hey guys,
One thing that always annoys me in some clubs is the insane music volume. Especially on the dance floor. Does any of you use any sort of protection? I don't do night game that much, but if I were gonna do this 3-4 times a week, I would definitely want some sort of earplugs. I would feel really lame wearing them though...
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12-19-2015, 10:26 PM
Thanks for that! I'll give it a shot next time. Do you prefer a brand or do you just get anything from Amazon?
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12-20-2015, 04:53 AM
It's probably easier if you just head to your nearest pharmacy, they might have it.
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12-20-2015, 06:45 AM
This thread exemplifies why I love this forum. In nearly all music venues I've been to, or bars/clubs as well, I've heard all kinds of negative feedback and ridicule from people who think that's it's weird that I'm wearing ear plugs (or in many cases for bars/clubs that I fashion my own ear plugs out of paper to at least have some protection). Yet here, every response has been a solution and there's not one single question as to why you would want to protect your hearing. Further, I've now been exposed to products which are probably better than any of the earplugs I'm currently using which I can probably carry anytime I go out and have a better chance of hearing people over my current solution(s).
My only other comment is that the most damaging spectrum for your hearing is the treble/high pitched sounds. There's many places that have loud music but the treble isn't out of control and there's plenty more places with the overall music not crazy loud but the gain is so high on the treble that my ears hurt just getting near to stepping in the place. I avoid those places like the plague or wear earplugs. I'd much rather lose out on a club slut vs. my hearing long-term.
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12-20-2015, 12:37 PM
I had mz earplugs custom made for my ear lobe and ear canal from some type of silicone or rubber, they are very comfortable, hard to notice, you can also go through that route, although I expect that kind of thing to be more expensive in EU.
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12-20-2015, 06:17 PM
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions!
@FilipSRB: I know about those, a lot of my colleagues have them at work. They're anywhere from €100 to €200 from what I hear. Just for clubbing, I'm probably gonna go for something cheaper just because I don't need them to be an absolutely perfect fit. I don't stay in the club for 12 hours a day
@AneroidOcean: I agree with you and if you think about it, it makes sense. In general, people on this forum seem to have made a strong commitment to improve their lives and health can't be overlooked in that regard. I'd happily trade all my club-lays for good hearing throughout my life. With that said, the bright orange foam ones look a bit silly and I'd much rather not be "the earplugs guy". Thankfully, there are many solutions here.
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12-21-2015, 12:01 AM
Roosh actually mentioned this in one of his blog posts, and recommended a specific pair. It's definitely an essential for club bartenders.
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12-21-2015, 12:17 AM
To me it seems like there's an extremely simple solution to this issue.
Don't go to clubs.
There are plenty of other types of venues you can go to, even at night, if you don't want your eardrums blasted. Personally, I find the type of club where this would be necessary is an overrated experience as it is.
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12-22-2015, 07:46 AM
If you want the best of the best, meaning the best protection and still being able to enjoy the music and have a normal conversation, search for otoplastics. They need to be custom fitted and will be pricey. I think they'll set you back around $80 (don't know exactly, my employer at the time supplied me with them).
It's worth it though. They fit like a glove and have a membrane that filters only the highest volume sounds. You'll be surprised by your new ability to clearly hear people talk across the dancefloor.