Hearing Loss Anyone?

[eltee]

Originally posted by Lamb007:
  The music is not muffled with them as they can sometimes be with foam. I highly recommend.
 

Too bad they don't work so well when sleeping!

[Bags]

Originally posted by Rob_Gee:
  I average 30 shows a year and never wear ear plugs. My ears ring constantly but I really only notice them it at night when I go to sleep, which is why I have to sleep with the fan on, It drains it just enough to fall asleep. I don't notice during the day unless I think about it, like right now, since I'm writing about it, I can hear it. Oh well......

That's exactly what I have, and I go to sleep with the radio on.  
 
 I also got the Etymotic based on Chutney's advice and love them, when I remember them, which heppens more and more frequently...

[Sir HC]

Honestly many times I need that 30dB from the EAR plugs.  Yeah you can tell that everything about 10kHz is gone, but they work well.  I get the 3 packs from the drug store and keep the little case and put 2 pairs in.  I have about 5 of these cases with two pairs scattered around in backpacks, my car, and around the house.  Always ready with a pair or two of plugs.

Originally posted by andyrichter:
  Assuming the average board member goes to about 15-20 shows a year, do any of you notice over the years having more trouble with your hearing?  I mean, its inevitable that as you get older, everyone will suffer from some hearing loss but the regular show goer will have more pronounced effects.  I've noticed lately in the past year or so having trouble hearing people and more and more having to ask people to repeat what they just said.  I'm kinda worried.  Maybe I should start wearing earplugs to shows.

What?  Could you please repeat that?

[andyrichter]

Originally posted by marquee smith:
   

Originally posted by andyrichter:
  Assuming the average board member goes to about 15-20 shows a year, do any of you notice over the years having more trouble with your hearing?  I mean, its inevitable that as you get older, everyone will suffer from some hearing loss but the regular show goer will have more pronounced effects.  I've noticed lately in the past year or so having trouble hearing people and more and more having to ask people to repeat what they just said.  I'm kinda worried.  Maybe I should start wearing earplugs to shows.

What?  Could you please repeat that? [/b]

I SAID, Assuming the average board member goes to about 15-20 shows a year, do any of you notice over the years having more trouble with your hearing?  I mean, its inevitable that as you get older, everyone will suffer from some hearing loss but the regular show goer will have more pronounced effects.  I've noticed lately in the past year or so having trouble hearing people and more and more having to ask people to repeat what they just said.  I'm kinda worried.  Maybe I should start wearing earplugs to shows.

Originally posted by andyrichter:
     

Originally posted by marquee smith:
       

Originally posted by andyrichter:
  Assuming the average board member goes to about 15-20 shows a year, do any of you notice over the years having more trouble with your hearing?  I mean, its inevitable that as you get older, everyone will suffer from some hearing loss but the regular show goer will have more pronounced effects.  I've noticed lately in the past year or so having trouble hearing people and more and more having to ask people to repeat what they just said.  I'm kinda worried.  Maybe I should start wearing earplugs to shows.

What?  Could you please repeat that? [/b]

I SAID, Assuming the average board member goes to about 15-20 shows a year, do any of you notice over the years having more trouble with your hearing?  I mean, its inevitable that as you get older, everyone will suffer from some hearing loss but the regular show goer will have more pronounced effects.  I've noticed lately in the past year or so having trouble hearing people and more and more having to ask people to repeat what they just said.  I'm kinda worried.  Maybe I should start wearing earplugs to shows. [/b]

Huh?  Can you speak a little louder, sonny boy?   Wait, let me turn this Ted Nugent CD down.   <img src="http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/banger.gif" alt=" - " />

[vansmack]

Originally posted by HoyaSaxa03:
  on the topic of ears ... everyone should get their ear wax cleaned out at some point, either get a home kit or go to the doctor and get it done ... it's an unbelievable feeling, you can hear a pin drop two blocks down the street ... probably wouldnt be good to get that done before a show though ...

If by unbelievable feeling, you mean the most excrutiating pain I have ever been through, then yes, have the doctor take the siringe, inject the warm water directly into the ear, right next to the ear drum (louder than any concert I've ever been to), behind the ear wax, stick tweezers in your ear and pull out an ungodly amount of ear wax.  I'm talking chunks the size of crutons!!!!  And I used to have to have it done often when I lived in DC because the ear canal constricts in cold weather and if there's too much wax, it's a crazy sharp pain in the head.
 
 I've torn tendons in my ankle, broken my wrist, had numerous surgeries, even collapsed a lung and nothing hurt more than having my ear wax removed.
 
 That being said, my hearing is fine on a daily basis, amazing after the removal process is done, and despite a long history of concerts, I've never worn ear plugs.  Maybe I don't have to with all of the ear wax buildup?

[jmascis]

I am -55 in my left ear..but I don't think it is from shows...

[hitman]

Originally posted by Bombay Chutney:
  These are the ones I use.  I never go to a show without 'em.
 
 Etymotic

How far does that thing on the end stick out of your ears?  Are these really worth the $12?  I'm just wondering.

Originally posted by andyrichter:
  I mean, its inevitable that as you get older, everyone will suffer from some hearing loss but the regular show goer will have more pronounced effects.  

Have you ever met one of those hard-of-hearing elderly persons?  
 
 Now fast-forward yourself into that picture.  Welcome to your future!

[walkonby]

if anyone goes to any of the upcoming, J Mascis and the Fog show(s), please wear earplugs.  I hate those things, really, but for the God known as J. Mascis, one MUST wear them.  Him and Schools will blow the roof or of Black Cat.  Yeah, baby!

[palahniukkubrick]

[palahniukkubrick]

I've noticed that following a loud show I have a faint but sharp ringing sound in my ear. But it usually subsides after a day or two.

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by vansmack:
  If by unbelievable feeling, you mean the most excrutiating pain I have ever been through, then yes, have the doctor take the siringe, inject the warm water directly into the ear, right next to the ear drum (louder than any concert I've ever been to), behind the ear wax, stick tweezers in your ear and pull out an ungodly amount of ear wax.  I'm talking chunks the size of crutons!!!!  And I used to have to have it done often when I lived in DC because the ear canal constricts in cold weather and if there's too much wax, it's a crazy sharp pain in the head.
 
 I've torn tendons in my ankle, broken my wrist, had numerous surgeries, even collapsed a lung and nothing hurt more than having my ear wax removed.
 
 That being said, my hearing is fine on a daily basis, amazing after the removal process is done, and despite a long history of concerts, I've never worn ear plugs.  Maybe I don't have to with all of the ear wax buildup?

really? i've had it done twice and its never hurt at all, they've also never used tweezers on me ... try this homeopathic shit, it's a candle you stick in your ear, light it, let it burn down, and it sucks the wax out of your ear into a tidy burrito-sized package ... tasty!

[RatBastard]

This year between shows I have already seen and what i have tix for the count is about 40 (just got another show booked tonight).  BY FAR the loudest show I have ever seen is the Deftones.  I could not hear at all for 24 hours and then for the next three days it was substantially limited.  Haven't worn earplugs yet at a show but next Wednesday I may have to give it a try for the first time...