yabass Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Here's one for you regular gig goers. Any of you wear earplugs to gigs? I started having tinnitus and ear pain for days after gigs and I am terrified of damaging my hearing. I went to see Opeth on Tuesday and wore earplugs for the first time. I was amazed at how good it sounded. And of course, my ears weren't ringing after it. Think I'm going to start wearing them from now on. They were handed out on the way in to a My Bloody Valentine gig at the barrowlands a couple of years ago. Was fuckin loud, mind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here's one for you regular gig goers. Any of you wear earplugs to gigs? I started having tinnitus and ear pain for days after gigs and I am terrified of damaging my hearing. I went to see Opeth on Tuesday and wore earplugs for the first time. I was amazed at how good it sounded. And of course, my ears weren't ringing after it. Think I'm going to start wearing them from now on. They're probably pretty sensible in fairness. I always wear them when I'm playing gigs, but not when I'm watching. If the band and the sound engineer are sensible then there's really no need for the audience to be worried, you don't end up with ringing ears and you can actually hear the music. Sadly a lot of bands think loud = better which just isn't true. It's been a long time actually since I've had ringing ears from a gig. Clubs on the other hand... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Patterson Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I saw someone with a pair in at The Killers and automatically thought he was a bit of a goon. If you just go to gigs very occasionally then it's probably ok without but if you're at gigs more often or play in a band yourself then they're a pretty wise thing to get. Especially handy for rehearsals as they cut right down on those nasty high end frequencies from cymbals and guitar amps (which are responsible for the hissing you hear later) but let you hear the important stuff clearly. It's worth having a look around for decent ones as they can make all the difference. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poang Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here's one for you regular gig goers. Any of you wear earplugs to gigs? I started having tinnitus and ear pain for days after gigs and I am terrified of damaging my hearing. I went to see Opeth on Tuesday and wore earplugs for the first time. I was amazed at how good it sounded. And of course, my ears weren't ringing after it. Think I'm going to start wearing them from now on. Wouldnt say Im a regular gig goer, but I still wear them. Usually have a pair handy at festivals too. I suffer ringing in my ears every now and then, and the thought of that being more frequent or permanent is terrifying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadasdillinger Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here's one for you regular gig goers. Any of you wear earplugs to gigs? I started having tinnitus and ear pain for days after gigs and I am terrified of damaging my hearing. I went to see Opeth on Tuesday and wore earplugs for the first time. I was amazed at how good it sounded. And of course, my ears weren't ringing after it. Think I'm going to start wearing them from now on. Didn't as a teenager or in early 20s but got fed up with days of ringing after. Now don't go without them. No ringing or ear damage, and a far better sound. Tend to think anyone who goes regularly and doesn't wear them is a bit of an idiot. Just asking for ear damage. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayBees Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Here's one for you regular gig goers. Any of you wear earplugs to gigs? I started having tinnitus and ear pain for days after gigs and I am terrified of damaging my hearing. I went to see Opeth on Tuesday and wore earplugs for the first time. I was amazed at how good it sounded. And of course, my ears weren't ringing after it. Think I'm going to start wearing them from now on. I've never worn them but I don't go to gigs that regularly. Twice I could've done with them - Dinosaur Jr at The Venue in Edinburgh 4/5 years ago. Ears were ringing the next day. Also a couple of weeks ago after Ty Segall I couldn't really hear out of my right ear the next day. I was standing pretty close to the amps mind you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bushel o' Bricks Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Here's one for you regular gig goers. Any of you wear earplugs to gigs? I started having tinnitus and ear pain for days after gigs and I am terrified of damaging my hearing. I went to see Opeth on Tuesday and wore earplugs for the first time. I was amazed at how good it sounded. And of course, my ears weren't ringing after it. Think I'm going to start wearing them from now on. I usually go to two or three gigs a month and always wear earplugs. I actually can't go in the room when the band's playing without putting them in first. I always wear them at band practices and when I'm playing gigs too. As you said, the thought of hearing damage is terrifying - music's one of my main passions in life, and I want to be able to enjoy it for as long as possible! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brightside Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Black Keys in under 3 weeks, can't wait! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Was at 2manydjs at the arches on Saturday night. It was absolutely terrific. Bought tickets for Hardwell on the 21st on December as well, same venue. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reluctant Hero Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 Going to see Therapy? at the Garage a week on Friday and can't wait. Bought their new album at the weekend and there are some quality tracks on there that I think will sound great live. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_j Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Going to see Therapy? at the Garage a week on Friday and can't wait. Bought their new album at the weekend and there are some quality tracks on there that I think will sound great live. the setlist so far in Europe has been awesome going to see em in Newcastle a week today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demented Zebra Posted November 21, 2012 Share Posted November 21, 2012 Tickets for the Fouls today though March is a long way off -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latino Lover Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Motley Crüe supporting kiss, think I might must the boat out for that one. Will try to see Neil Young if its reasonably priced as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Mongo del Fantastico Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Also going to see Therapy? at the Garage. Still haven't heard the new album though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainier Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Nice'N'Sleazy this week for Sparrow And The Workshop, Withered Hand and John Knox Sex Club. Only a fiver. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinkle Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Just in from Mumford and Sons at Dundees Caird Hall. Absolutely terrific gig. What a sensational sound in a usually poor acoustic venue. Some of the stuff was spine tingling 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotThePars Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Erol Alkan at the Rooms on Thursday was an experience. There's something about dance music live that you don't get at another form of music. A good combination of a nightclub setting but without the shite music that sends you off the dance floor constantly. Lemonade was a revelation. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunning1874 Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm going to get myself some earplugs, it's about time I did so with the number of gigs I go to. Any recommendations on what's good, what's a reasonable price to be paying etc? Going to Testament tomorrow, first time seeing them so should be good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCDave Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Went down to Manchester to see Hundred Reasons and Hell Is For Heroes on Friday, part of a re-union/anniversary tour. Both bands played their 10 year old albums in full. Absolutely tremendous show, Hell Is For Heroes in particular, such a shame that they didn't get the breaks that a few others did and ended up splitting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mushroom Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 I'm going to get myself some earplugs, it's about time I did so with the number of gigs I go to. Any recommendations on what's good, what's a reasonable price to be paying etc? Going to Testament tomorrow, first time seeing them so should be good. The ones I get from the rehearsal studio I go to are 50p a pair, not shopped around or anything but they're right there and it seems reasonable enough to me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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