Earplugs for gigs
 

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Are these any good? I'm not a fan of things that stick in my ears and these seem a decent alternative.

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Posted : 29/04/2015 8:40 pm
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Don't particularly like things in my ears, but use ER-20's at louder gigs and they've been fine. Can really hear the music clearly as well


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 8:43 pm
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Yeah, i've got a set of those and don't get on with them.


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 8:51 pm
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I was going to mention ER20s as well.

The reviews make these ones sound good. And they're pretty cheap.

If I didn't find the triple-flange ones OK I'd likely give these a go before going down the custom route.


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 8:56 pm
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ER20s here, they are pretty good - have even improved the 'sound' at gigs where deaf/idiot engineers runs everything too loud/into distortion


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 8:58 pm
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I swear by Etymotic ER20's, but the S version, that have smaller diameter baffles. Used them for years on and off stage, at work and other noisy places. I'm thinking of buying some of Etymotic's earphones...


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 9:01 pm
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I have some ER-20 like ones, with different inserts for different attenuation levels. Work really well in gigs as the triple flange cuts out all background noise.

I think mine are these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-MusicSafe-Classic-Filter-Plug/dp/B0032BYCWG/ref=pd_sim_MI_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=03KK5R5Q4KW7PAPP6T8T


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 9:01 pm
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Another vote for ER20's here.


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 9:11 pm
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I have some ER-20 like ones, with different inserts for different attenuation levels. Work really well in gigs as the triple flange cuts out all background noise.

I think mine are these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alpine-MusicSafe-Classic-Filter-Plug/dp/B0032BYCWG/ref=pd_sim_MI_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=03KK5R5Q4KW7PAPP6T8T

They look a bit shorter than the ER20s so may be a good alternative.


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 9:17 pm
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£2.11 for 5 pairs.


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 9:52 pm
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And effing useless and uncomfortable.


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 9:54 pm
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I use Doc's pro plugs for practicing and for gigging. Work for me. BUT you need to get the right size!


 
Posted : 29/04/2015 10:46 pm
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willej I got some of the [url= http://etymoticdirect.co.uk/earphones/etymotic-ermc5-earphones ]Etymotic MC5s[/url] for my son recently. He rates them for fit, noise exclusion, and sound quality. And they're not a bad price.


 
Posted : 30/04/2015 6:04 am
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Pardon?


 
Posted : 30/04/2015 7:38 am
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I've also got the Alpine ones. I only really find I need the lowest attenuation.


 
Posted : 30/04/2015 7:48 am

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