Musicians Earplugs in San Diego

ron florentine · 26th July 2007

Had a bit of a scare about a month ago with some sudden ear trauma that has me ringing and at first hearing only sound reflection and very little fundamental tone.....things are getting better but that was some pretty scrary sh&t!Anyway I want to get my ears checked and get custom molded musicians earplugs......Are there any different brands that are perferd than others or are the custom fitted ones pretty much all the same with the different noise reduction filters.............I live in the Coastal North county area of San Diego,Ca.........does anyone have any recomendations. Thanks for all info and replies!!!!!

Jim Williams · 26th July 2007

I don't know of anything around here either. I would just take the trip up the coast to the Capitol of the Third World and visit the House Ear Institute in West LA.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

egan · 26th July 2007

Most ENT's that do hearing aids should be able to hook you up. I have Westone plugs but the Etymotic reasearch ones are supposed to be good too. If you contact either of those companies they'll give a list of dealers in your area.
I bought the 15dB plugs b/c they were theortically the flattest and I've been pretty satisfied (I've had them for 1.5years).
I hope this is helpful.

ron florentine · 27th July 2007

Thanks for the input guys....I just got back from my ear Dr. and my hearing test came back excellent feel about 90-95% better.......He gave me all my hearing graph test done in the last 5 weeks and it was pretty frightening what happened with one loud burst of noise..........getting my westone earplugs this friday...never knew just how fragile ears could be.....taking no more chances.....earsplug from concerts to movie theaters and all special events from now on!!!!

Ron florentine
Soundswest Studio

B.Santillan · 27th July 2007

I've had 2 sets of the westones now. They're fantastic.

I left the first set at my old bands practice place regularly and then one day I went to practice and they had just dissapeared. I had 3 different filter sets that also went missing with them.

I think I've spent like 300 dollars just on ear plugs now. ridiculous.

26th July 2007	#1
ron florentine Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 806 Thread Starter	Musicians Earplugs in San Diego Had a bit of a scare about a month ago with some sudden ear trauma that has me ringing and at first hearing only sound reflection and very little fundamental tone.....things are getting better but that was some pretty scrary sh&t!Anyway I want to get my ears checked and get custom molded musicians earplugs......Are there any different brands that are perferd than others or are the custom fitted ones pretty much all the same with the different noise reduction filters.............I live in the Coastal North county area of San Diego,Ca.........does anyone have any recomendations. Thanks for all info and replies!!!!!

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26th July 2007	#2
Jim Williams Voiding warranties Joined: Feb 2004 Location: beautiful Carlsbad, CA Posts: 10,081	I don't know of anything around here either. I would just take the trip up the coast to the Capitol of the Third World and visit the House Ear Institute in West LA. Jim Williams Audio Upgrades

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egan Gear Head Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 70	Most ENT's that do hearing aids should be able to hook you up. I have Westone plugs but the Etymotic reasearch ones are supposed to be good too. If you contact either of those companies they'll give a list of dealers in your area. I bought the 15dB plugs b/c they were theortically the flattest and I've been pretty satisfied (I've had them for 1.5years). I hope this is helpful.

27th July 2007	#4
ron florentine Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 806 Thread Starter	Thanks for the input guys....I just got back from my ear Dr. and my hearing test came back excellent feel about 90-95% better.......He gave me all my hearing graph test done in the last 5 weeks and it was pretty frightening what happened with one loud burst of noise..........getting my westone earplugs this friday...never knew just how fragile ears could be.....taking no more chances.....earsplug from concerts to movie theaters and all special events from now on!!!! Ron florentine Soundswest Studio

27th July 2007	#5
B.Santillan Gear maniac Joined: Jun 2007 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 234	I've had 2 sets of the westones now. They're fantastic. I left the first set at my old bands practice place regularly and then one day I went to practice and they had just dissapeared. I had 3 different filter sets that also went missing with them. I think I've spent like 300 dollars just on ear plugs now. ridiculous.