<p>Does anyone use earplugs to make excruciatingly loud music bearable/ protect their ears at parties/clubs? If so, what are the best brands (possibly even custom-made)? Prices?</p>
<p>I mean that’s the whole point of a Party, the loud environment that makes you really hype but if you really need those then i recommend these because they are the highest rated plugs on amazon.</p>
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<p>You’ve got to be kidding me?</p>
<p>Obvious ■■■■■ is obvious.</p>
<p>^What’s wrong with you?</p>
<p>Congrats. This is a question I have never, ever heard before. And isn’t loud music kind of the point? Hell, I stand by the speakers and take things that make music sound LOUDER, lol. Plus, then you won’t be able to hear anyone talk to you, and if you can’t socialize, why go to a party at all? To me it seems like you are missing the point.</p>
<p>And I have never, ever heard of anyone doing this. No offense, but maybe you just shouldn’t go to parties or clubs.</p>
<p>Yeah…if you don’t want the loud music then don’t go…</p>
<p>Loud music is the point. If you don’t like it, stay home and listen to whatever you usually do at a moderate volume.</p>
<p>If you wore ear plugs to a party, you would get laughed at the entire night</p>
<p>If I were at a regular party, I wouldn’t wear earplugs cause I’d look like a total idiot. But if I were at a show (music venue) and the music was unbearable/really excruciating, then yeah, I’d put in earplugs. But most of the time, I’ll man up and just try to have a good time anyway.</p>
<p>I was really hoping this was a joke…</p>
<p>I just don’t go to parties for this reason. I can’t stand loud music. But then I’ve had a headache every day for the past three years now, so that might be why…</p>
<p>It’s clear from this thread that there are far greater problems than protecting your ears. We have this culture of loud that is only exacerbated by the venues and clubs who enable it. Noise induced hearing loss is NOT a joke. Noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus will be the melanoma of our generation. Though not all, many concert venues, clubs, etc have their volume up far greater than it should be, even for “loud.” Loud music is fine since you’re not partying 24/7 but excruciatingly loud is not. I respect you for actually caring about yourself, unlike some other people… Anyways, when it’s excruciatingly loud, just leave. Unfortunately, you will get laughed if you use earplugs at a party and you won’t be able to talk to anyone, which defeats the whole point. But if you REALLY want to be at those parties, just get some cheap earplugs from wal-mart or something. If you want customs, but idk why you would, you can look at Westone, Ultimate Ears, Etymotic, or 1964 ears for some quality custom moulded musicians earplugs.</p>
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<p>This. Thank you.</p>
<p>I’ve been to one too many parties over the past four years (since I was a junior in high school), and it got me thinking something must be over the horizon. I don’t want to be disabled by the time I’m 23, and I most definitely (And neither do you) don’t want to have to deal with something as debilitating as tinnitus. </p>
<p>I never asked if it was cool to wear them, because quite frankly, I’ve established myself socially, not still attempting to climb the ladder like a few of you seem to be. The point of this thread was to garner advice on which ones to wear.</p>
<p>Wearing ear plugs to a party also sends out a “don’t talk to me” vibe. Who would try to engage someone wearing ear plugs in conversation?</p>
<p>I could understand if it was a particularly loud concert, but a regular party? There is no need for ear plugs.</p>
<p>Edit: I’ve also had tinnitus since birth. Trust me, you won’t get tinnitus just from going to loud parties. You need to be exposed to extremely loud (130+ dB) sounds for a prolonged period of time in order to even be at the slightest risk of developing tinnitus. Also, loud music isn’t going to disable you by your early 20s. Come on now.</p>
<p>I have a pair of etymotics we used in drumline. They’re designed to just lower the volume rather than completely block out noise. They have some basic to custom ones sooo lots in any price range.</p>
<p>^Those are the ones I was referring to. They shave off about 20-35dBs, without affecting the base. So, basically, you can listen to the 110dB music at a much safer level, without having to worry about missing out on the party, or, more importantly, the conversations.</p>
<p>Loud music is intrinsic to many parties. However, many people take this too far and make it a point to deafen their guests. That is not cool.</p>
<p>Hell, the way the average teenager listens to iPods, they’ll be legally deaf in their 30s.</p>
<p>^True. But measures are being taken. Regulations for parties and personal-hearing device manufacturers and such.</p>
<p>…Regulations for parties? That seems like an oxymoron to me.</p>
<p>@RoxSox</p>
<p>“No grenades” is a fairly common party regulation.</p>