Any recommendation for Ear Plugs

I need to look at getting some ear plugs! Need them for playing out and clubs i have no idea were to start but need them to still be clear as hell and comfortable. When i resolve the problem of what i need to get i need to know where i can grab them.

Cheers

 For your listeners?

 Very considerate of you

There's a couple of options you can go, keep in mind that I'm doing this off the top of my head so it's not 100% accurate.

First is cheap foam earplugs that cost a dollar from chemists. Not much to say about these, they take out way too many frequencies if you want to enjoy your music, but they do provide ear protection.

Second option is something like Hearo's, which is what I have. Cost about $40 from music shops. You get much better range with mids and highs, but you do lose some higher range frequencies. From my experience they also make it a lot easier to hear what people are saying to you in a club environment. Good protection, it's a nice feeling to have clear hearing after a long night out.

Third option is custom moulds. I don't know heaps about these, but I think they cost around a couple of hundred dollars? From reports you lose almost no frequencies, it just lowers the decibels your ears receive.

For going to gigs, Hearo's are pretty handy. I try to bring them to everything, but don't always feel I need them. Custom moulds may be worth the investment though for your purposes.

Cheers mate Sounds like Spending the cash is the go

^ This, if you've seen me with things sticking out of my ears its my hearo's. You can't mix with them in your ears because they stick out, but they are good if you're a punter. I have custom molds for when i'm playing out.

My moulded pair cost me $185, just go to an Audiologist for a proper set.

I got customs done for the ol' ears two years ago.

I have to say I was very very disappointed.
The mould resin (rubber) is quite hard. Having not enough 'give' in them they slip from their intended potion constantly. A fraction of movement makes for a different sound.

Possible because of this I also get massive resonant frequencies popping up listening at concerts etc. Even when i could swear they're sitting correctly.

Of course this is just my personal experience, but for the cost: $120??? I think? I could have tried several other types.

Rohan, maybe the $60 is all the difference I'm missing - shit audiologist?

Not sure, the audiologist did the molds and then the molds get sent over to the US to be made up took about 3-4 weeks all up from what i remember.

Also when molding you have to make sure your head and face is completely neutral (no facial expressions etc.) or the mold will come out wrong and will allow some noise to seep in.

Mine were pretty hard as well but they're supposed to be so they sit in firm. Had mine close to 2yrs and haven't had a problem, except I broke off the little plastic bit to help get them out of your ears.

see i have issue with that: I have to hold a neutral face when using them now?
minor jaw movement, face muscles etc can shift the things IMO.

Where does one purchase "Hearo's" ?

I got mine from Billy Hydes on Waymouth st. Most music stores (allans/derringers) would also sell them I think

i got mine at adelaide digital hearing, you know the free hearing test signs you see everywhere
they too a week to make and they're great.   i think they were around $160

the next pair i get will have Elacin filters in them though, these standard ones cut out to much high end to mix with them in.