Ear Care
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From what I recall, the plugs I have were designed with the -15s in mind and they are supposed to be the flattest of the three.
I use mostly the -9 or the -15 and I find them both to be pretty flat. I have not done any serious testing to compare them, but in casual use I can't tell any difference in their frequency response.
From what I recall, the plugs I have were designed with the -15s in mind and they are supposed to be the flattest of the three.
I use mostly the -9 or the -15 and I find them both to be pretty flat. I have not done any serious testing to compare them, but in casual use I can't tell any difference in their frequency response.
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Would FS still have your molds? The plugs from them aren't terribly expensive and should be far superior to foam ones. If you don't do that, I'd get the Etys for about $12. I use my Etys for concerts, but I've not been as comfortable using them for loud FOH gigs since they roll of the highs a bit too much.markjazzbassist wrote:i have future sonics custom in ear monitors, i use them just for plugs as well during rehearsals, and i need to get some cheap foam ones for concerts.
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I've had the molded to fit ones since the mid 90's. I've gotten to the point to where I can't stand to be around loud music without them. It took a while to get used to using them especially playing live but once I did it's been fine. I hear things way better now. I remember back in '94 I had a hearing test and the tech came in after we were done and said, "You play in a band don't you.?"
Of course I've had it in the ear before.....
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Hey everyone,
Thank you so much for your response. It's good to know that if I keep up protecting my ears that the ringing has a good chance of going away (even if just for the most part).
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Thank you so much for your response. It's good to know that if I keep up protecting my ears that the ringing has a good chance of going away (even if just for the most part).
These boards are the bomb. =)
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Most companies keep your molds for a while.vxboogie wrote:Would FS still have your molds? The plugs from them aren't terribly expensive and should be far superior to foam ones. If you don't do that, I'd get the Etys for about $12. I use my Etys for concerts, but I've not been as comfortable using them for loud FOH gigs since they roll of the highs a bit too much.markjazzbassist wrote:i have future sonics custom in ear monitors, i use them just for plugs as well during rehearsals, and i need to get some cheap foam ones for concerts.
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Can I be really gross for a second?
I have a lot of earwax that periodically builds up. I can scrunch my facial muscles and hear what sounds like wind or the ocean.
Occasionally I will go in and get my ears vacuumed out and it all sounds better (and my high end perception improves), but it is expensive!
any tips for ear cleaning?
I have a lot of earwax that periodically builds up. I can scrunch my facial muscles and hear what sounds like wind or the ocean.
Occasionally I will go in and get my ears vacuumed out and it all sounds better (and my high end perception improves), but it is expensive!
any tips for ear cleaning?
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Just very careful, and very gentle use of Q-Tips (go for the real thing, more expensive though they may be).
If you're one of those "excessive wax" guys, you've just got to periodically get the vacuuming action. My business partner had it done and couldn't believe the change, so I asked my ENT if I was a candidate, and he said "no, your ears are fine." So, my bad EQ decisions have no excuse other than me...
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If you're one of those "excessive wax" guys, you've just got to periodically get the vacuuming action. My business partner had it done and couldn't believe the change, so I asked my ENT if I was a candidate, and he said "no, your ears are fine." So, my bad EQ decisions have no excuse other than me...
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Every doctor I've seen on the subject has said "never stick anything smaller than your finger in your ear."charmingtedious wrote:I have a lot of earwax that periodically builds up. I can scrunch my facial muscles and hear what sounds like wind or the ocean.
Occasionally I will go in and get my ears vacuumed out and it all sounds better (and my high end perception improves), but it is expensive!
any tips for ear cleaning?
Here's the home remedy I've been recommended:
First soften up the wax with either a commercial ear wax remover (usually some peroxide in a glycerine base), or just a bit of olive oil. Just put in a couple of drops and leave it for 15 minutes. It's best to lie on your side while it's in.
Next you fill up a syringe (without a needle obviously) with body temperature water. This is the trickiest part: if it's too warm or too cold, you might get dizzy. Then you just squirt the water into your ear canal. Start off easy until you figure out the correct force. Repeat if necessary.
This works. I went diving in Zanzibar over the Christmas holidays. On the way back my right ear blocked up completely - it was like wearing a heavy duty ear plug all the time. Here in Tanzania they don't have any ear vacuuming facilities and I didn't fancy a trek to Nairobi just for this so this was the only thing I could do. Being that blocked it took a bit more effort than usual (and was ten times more disgusting when the gunk did come out).
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