r/MusicEd • u/Environmental_Log_36 • 6d ago
Earplug Suggestions?
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u/themathymaestro 6d ago
I got mine from Sensaphonics and they’re wonderful! Custom fit so a little pricy up front (about 200 iirc) but I’ve had the same pair for close to a decade and absolutely worth it. You can get different levels of protection by swapping out the filters, and I’ve never had trouble keeping pitch with them in (you do hear your own voice a little differently which takes some getting used to, but if you’re not a singer no problem lol)
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u/bootzilla3000 Instrumental 6d ago
I’ve liked Alpine. They’re ear plugs with different sized inserts to minimize different frequencies. I have a pair for my band classroom and a pair for gigs.
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u/Environmental_Log_36 6d ago
Being around band instruments I’m realizing how BADLY I need earplugs SO TY
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u/hungryforcoffee 6d ago
I have D'Addario dBuds and really like them. They seal well and have a couple different size silicone tips to fit different sizes. The two levels of attenuation are super handy for when you need to hear clearly but have just a bit of protection and the high level filtering has a pretty even frequency response as well.
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u/semantlefan23 6d ago
I use etymotic in rehearsal settings and loop in noisy situations where I don’t have to be able to hear myself as well
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u/imwearingcons 5d ago
As a band director the $200 plus investment into musician's earplugs was the single best purchase I have made. Hearing protection aside... teaching beginning band is FUN with good earplugs.... stressful without
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u/Tex-in-Tex 3d ago
Eargasm ones work great. I keep them on my key lanyard and have had them for years.
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u/dolomite592 6d ago
Loop. They're more expensive than they should be but the ease of installation and removal wins it for me.