earplug attenuators - is 15db enough?

[Commreman]

I have custom fitted earplugs with 15 db attenuators. They are perfect for me. I sit between a drummer and percussionist, with a very loud guitarist on the other side. I have no trouble hearing my monitor for vocals either (I do a lot of singing in my band).

 

[NKBassman]

Congrats on getting the custom plugs! I got mine just a few weeks ago and I'm so happy I did! To those on the fence, they really don't mess with the mix much at all, just straight volume cut. Mine ended up costing me around $220 Canadian, so they are a little pricey, but to save my hearing in the long run I think it's worth it.

Anyway, to get to the original question, I have 15 dB filters in mine and I think they're perfect. My band used to jam ****ing LOUD, and I still wouldn't go higher. 25 dB cut would be too much for the "not so loud but still loud" jamming situation, and 15 has been perfect for anything I've thrown at them so far.

 

[LowDown Hal]

minor thread derail -

How / where does one go about getting these thigns?
Is it an ENT Doctor type deal for a fitted pair?

THANKS,

 

[NKBassman]

I went to a hearing clinic where they mostly do work with people who need hearing aids. I had my hearing tested (mostly ok! w00t!!), and they did the fitting the same day.

 

[Pacman]

This is not technique related. Moved to Miscellaneous.

 

[Earthday]

minor thread derail -

How / where does one go about getting these thigns?
Is it an ENT Doctor type deal for a fitted pair?

THANKS,

You'll need to get them fitted by either an ENT or an audiologist.