View Full Version : Is it worth getting Ear Plugs for DJing??
DJ Lordward
25-09-2004, 16:11
My ears are still ringing from DJing out last night. Its so loud in the DJ booth it aint good.
Can any1 advise sum ear plugs for DJing?
Im only 17 & gonna be deaf soon if I dont do sumthin!
I need the earplugs that filter out the harmful frequencies (not ones that stop u from hearing anythin lol), so can anyone recommend sum?
Thanks
Triple M
25-09-2004, 16:19
I too need to pick up some of these!
freeagent
26-09-2004, 00:37
Try turning the booth monitor down a wee bit if your ears are ringing (Y)
Then get some earplugs :teeth:
i see dan breakneck wears sum on the night,hes prolly ur best bet ;)
I don't even go to venues without my plugs anymore.
Only your everyday plugs tho. You can get them fitted to your ear and i think they range from about £50 to £200. I have dj'd wearing the normal plugs and its still easy enough to hear everything, its just quieter.
so, even put earplugs on the ear you usin for the headphones??
surely that would make bit trickier..
DJ Lordward
27-09-2004, 15:55
Iv seen that you can get reusable ear plugs which reduce all the frequencies evenly for £15 on a website about music & tinnitus, but it doesnt say where u can get em from!
sparkyc10
27-09-2004, 16:57
The best ones that i know of are the ER-20 Hi Fi earplugs. i think theyre the industry standard technics 1210 of the earplug world. they make DJing easier than normal too. u cant hear all the loud masses of crap u dont need to hear so much (loud crowed, crap mc that dont pause for breath for his 4 hour set etc) so its more like DJin in ur room. much easier than normal :2thumbs: i dont know where u can get em, but put in er-20 hi fi earplugs into google and u should get something up (y)
D BREAKNECK
27-09-2004, 17:47
I just saw the thread. I found an on-line store doing some
http://www.deafequipment.co.uk/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=1050682631
Those are very similar to the ones I use.
Richer Sounds definitely sell some similar, and I'm pretty sure Boots do too.
Look out for 'reusable' and 'all frequency' on the packet and they're the right type, there's lots of different ones, all around £10-15.
They cut all frequencies equally, and do make things clearer, including hearing what people are saying in clubs. No more ringing ears or distortion.
*edit* Fixed the link -sdm :o)
ER-20 at Richer Sounds - http://www.richersounds.com/index.php?f=itemdetl.php&p=302244
ER-15 custom ear plugs - http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/shop/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=31
DJ Lordward
27-09-2004, 18:41
Ahh nice 1 guys. thanks alot!
Hmmmmm...
FUCK EAR PLUGS MATE!! :finger2:
hehehehe
But seriously, DJing is fuckin terrible when u've got dat ringin goin on!! (Especially after VALVE!) :slayer:
Peace
DJ Lordward
28-09-2004, 22:50
yeah its kinda gay wearing ear plugs but its gotta be done!
the nights i DJ at are full of rudeboys so i wonder what they will all think lol!
i picked up some reusable 1s from Boots for a fiver which reduce sound by 20 dB which seem pretty good so far (only used em in the bedroom tho).
jay walker
30-09-2004, 14:07
Farkin 'ell, those ER-15's are expensive, but look worth it, might have to make do with the ER-20s for now, anyone got a pair of these an can you monitor through em? :pimp:
After 9 years of clubbing i've finally decided it's time to use ear plugs to prevent any further damage to my ears. I've found a few places that offer custom molulded ear plugs specifically for clubbing/djing which I'm going to invest in regardless of cost. You only get one set of ears after all and I don't think I could survive without music.
I will be getting some as soon as possible and will post my thoughts after some use.
http://www.customearprotection.co.uk/home.htm
http://www.pep-earplugs.co.uk/
jay walker
02-10-2004, 22:27
http://www.customearprotection.co.uk/home.htm
http://www.pep-earplugs.co.uk/
Bigup for the links, ive sent my enquiry already, they come an mould your ear an make the earplugs on the spot, wow! 8O
and its looking cheaper than i thought :not_worth
jay walker
07-10-2004, 12:10
A matey from Custom Ear Protection came an took a moulding at work today - didnt take anymore than 10 minutes to do.
Will have my set of plugs by monday/tuesday at the latest, an it was only £65 squidles, all inc. :wink:
A matey from Custom Ear Protection came an took a moulding at work today - didnt take anymore than 10 minutes to do.
Will have my set of plugs by monday/tuesday at the latest, an it was only £65 squidles, all inc. :wink:
Nice one Jay, I was waiting to see what happened there, big up. Will be calling em soonish then (Y)
Patchie-C
08-10-2004, 13:49
I bought some of the ER-20 from Richer Sounds, they are good for just going out but I think they are uncomfortable for DJ'in, They stick out to far and the headphones force em down your lug holes and its not very nice. Think i'll be getting some of the 65 quid custom moulded jobbies....
I bought some of the ER-20 from Richer Sounds, they are good for just going out but I think they are uncomfortable for DJ'in, They stick out to far and the headphones force em down your lug holes and its not very nice. Think i'll be getting some of the 65 quid custom moulded jobbies....
See if you can find some foam in-ear jobs which aren't connected via a piece of plastic wire - I have some, and while there's always the case that if you lose one out of your ear you might never find it again, cause there's nothing protruding from your ear you can easily wear headphones over the top of them.
They're also quite comfy once you squeeze them with your fingers and press them into your ears - but I regularly use those Sony Fontopia in-ear headphones which stick right into your ears for better bass, so it doesn't bother me having stuff in my ears. It might be a bit of a new sensation to those who don't normally stuff things in the direction of their inner ears... But it's totally worth it.
End of the day, if you want to remind yourself just how much damage you're protecting your ears from, you can always take one of them out temporarily. I'm so glad I pinched my earplugs from the local community centre where me and my band used to practice.
sparkyc10
11-10-2004, 11:12
yeah its kinda gay wearing ear plugs but its gotta be done!
the nights i DJ at are full of rudeboys so i wonder what they will all think lol!
i picked up some reusable 1s from Boots for a fiver which reduce sound by 20 dB which seem pretty good so far (only used em in the bedroom tho).
definitly worth investing in mate. any sound over 80dB can do perminant damage to ur ears and ud be surprised how little noise that is. bein in most clubs is gonna be pumping about 140dB+ and ur ear drums are likely to explode at 180dB. some nasty stats to think about arnt they! a reduction of 20dB is definitly gonna help u out. well worth investing in if u want to keep the music!
DJ Lordward
11-10-2004, 15:33
yeah its crazy how ez it is to damage your ears.
this is proving to be a popular thread!
cheers 4 the stats $parky C!
PS. hopefully I should be helping to organise a nite down the Pulse soon (a once a month thing) so il get in touch some time to see if ur interested in DJing there! the 1st one will be at the end of November, if its a success I'll get in touch. Peace.
ALPHA'mC
15-10-2004, 15:32
as i used to own a 12k system and friends of mine own various soundsystems i have learned that you cant put a price on your ears! if you can afford it for around £300 you can get special earplugs that are molded to your ear, they let in most frequencies (so u can hear music clearly) but it softens the sound so it damges you ear less
jay walker
15-10-2004, 20:45
as i used to own a 12k system and friends of mine own various soundsystems i have learned that you cant put a price on your ears! if you can afford it for around £300 you can get special earplugs that are molded to your ear, they let in most frequencies (so u can hear music clearly) but it softens the sound so it damges you ear less
I got my moulded ear plugs today - which cut the frequencys out, for 65 quid, see M-Codes link above :2thumbs:
I got my moulded ear plugs today - which cut the frequencys out, for 65 quid, see M-Codes link above :2thumbs:
I spoke to the dude during this week, was really safe. Gonna get some moulded during next week.
They all good Jay?
jay walker
16-10-2004, 15:01
I spoke to the dude during this week, was really safe. Gonna get some moulded during next week.
They all good Jay?
Aint had a chance to test the 'filtering' coz I aint got a rude enough system in my bedroom, Im sure the Valve at the end of the month will be a good workout for them :mrgreen:
As for comfort - they are top-drawer, an i got a lil leather pouch with em too.
I was at the Valve on the 15th (pics and a full(ish) review coming imminently next week) - I'm soooooo glad I wore earplugs throughout. I did take them out occasionally, if only to a) savour the fact that I'm saving my hearing from THIS much abuse (and it really is terminal abuse that the Valve dishes out), and b) if foam earplugs manage to block to this level, custom moulded earplugs are going to rock even more.
I'm going to have to find an audiologist to get my ears' casts made though, as while I USED to live near Bristol now I live in Bucks. Might even have to go private just to get somebody to stick gunk in my ears to get the shape of my ear canals. Bah. :)
Still worth it though. I felt so, so sorry for all the muppets not wearing earplugs on Friday night. My hearing is now pretty much perfectly fine (as it was pre-Valve) after just 2 days - and while I've been called out as a wuss and a pussy for wearing the plugs, I don't give a shit. I still want to be able to listen to Drum & Bass in 20 years' time just like I hear it now. :)
sparkyc10
18-10-2004, 10:13
yeah its crazy how ez it is to damage your ears.
this is proving to be a popular thread!
cheers 4 the stats $parky C!
PS. hopefully I should be helping to organise a nite down the Pulse soon (a once a month thing) so il get in touch some time to see if ur interested in DJing there! the 1st one will be at the end of November, if its a success I'll get in touch. Peace.
yeh definitly interested mate. i dont live too far away so thats pretty convenient, and pulse is a not bad little venue too. iv got a bit of work down tap n tin club coming up soon. il let u know if need any one else down there. giv me a PM or an email about pulse thing. take it easy :spliff:
Myself, Triple M, and Charge had our molds taken for the custom plugs last night. I'm looking forward to seeing the result!
Triple M
20-10-2004, 11:49
Myself, Triple M, and Charge had our molds taken for the custom plugs last night. I'm looking forward to seeing the result!
Weird experience having them fitted, but well worth it!!
looking forward! quick turn around aswell (Y)
Weird experience having them fitted, but well worth it!!
looking forward! quick turn around aswell (Y)
Haha, cheers for editing my post! Keep forgetting his name change ;]
Triple M
20-10-2004, 11:53
haha ;)
jay walker
20-10-2004, 12:19
Weird experience having them fitted, but well worth it!!
looking forward! quick turn around aswell (Y)
Feels slimey all that gunk gwaanin yah ear, but defo worth it
(Y)
Feels slimey all that gunk gwaanin yah ear, but defo worth it
(Y)
Yeah, when he pushed it from the syringe I though it was going to come out my other ear :uberlaugh
*whooooooooosh*
Grimey.
My ears are still ringing from DJing out last night. Its so loud in the DJ booth it aint good.
Can any1 advise sum ear plugs for DJing?
Speak up, I can't hear ya.
Patchie-C
25-03-2005, 13:49
so are these ear pluds any good then boys? (sdm, triple m, jay)
Patchie-C
25-03-2005, 13:49
yeah there called ear pluds from now on :monkey:
If you value your hearing (and it is a precious thing that you can never get back once it's damaged), then it's definitely worth it.
yeah man - earplugs are safe! ill be there sporting mine when evol plays vs Tech Itch at the end next friday - SICK! All they do is cut out the treble that gives you the ringin ears - you dont miss any of the bass or anythin...
Like earplugs are gonna stop yer chest rattling when "Golden Sword" drops - lol!
BIG UP earplugs, you saved me many a time!
You got it - attenuation of the most harmful frequencies is what earplugs are all about. People think it ruins the experience cause it isn't as loud any more... But they just don't get it. :/
Aaah... TI... You know what my favourite part of that track is? This bit. On a system like the valve, it just rips your head off and spits down your neck, then sews it back on. :D :D :D :D :D
http://xen.digs.the.20hz.biz/goldensword.mp3 (done for the people who dunno what the track's like... which enrages me cause everybody should have heard every single track that tech itch has ever made cause he is the mac daddy of evilness :slayer: )
so are these ear pluds any good then boys? (sdm, triple m, jay)
Sorry I didn't see this post he he.
Yeah they're great, no good for DJing in my opinion, but for wearing around clubs etc. they're great.
Comfortable and well made (Y)
Sorry I didn't see this post he he.
Yeah they're great, no good for DJing in my opinion, but for wearing around clubs etc. they're great.
Comfortable and well made (Y)
Meh, Andy C wears them whilst DJing, that's pretty much the gold seal of approval for me ;)
Meh, Andy C wears them whilst DJing, that's pretty much the gold seal of approval for me ;)
I'd wear plugs like Andy's DJing too, but these ones aren't.
His cost in the region of £200-300.
djstrategy
06-04-2005, 15:30
i ve got medical problems with my ears..................bet your thinking why are you a dj then.................... but all i do is wack the monitors in the booth.......................but i mite invest in sum ear plugs an all........................ i played out the other night and my right ear was fucked until yesterday
Myself, Triple M, and Charge had our molds taken for the custom plugs last night. I'm looking forward to seeing the result!
Ez mate..
Let us know how they are..
Where did you get them from? Just contacted customearprotection.com for a quote so hoping will be all good!!
Just wanna know if there is not doubt they are going to fall out cos not making the largest amount of £££ atm and dont wana go raving and have some wanker knock them out and tread on them and have 70quid down the shitter.. lol.
Safe
robhicks1
10-11-2008, 19:43
I didn't bother to read this thread cus it is old and the answer is yes yes yes lol.
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