Ear plugs

[Dr Teeth]

Could you recommend any ear plug for soundreducing, but some that does not make the music sound mud?.

[KenElevenShadows]

I think I am using something called Sonic 5s that are pretty good and definitely don't turn things to mud. I don't know if they are the best ear plugs, but they certainly fit your criteria. I don't know where to get them. I got them at a sporting goods store, and they are designed for people who fire guns. I've had them for quite a few years now.

[surfmonkey]

I strongly, strongly suggest getting custom molds and filters from an audiologist. They make the filters in different strength levels (mine are -25db's ). Your doctor or local musicians union can help you find a place.

[Bunny Knutson]

H.E.A.R. http://www.hearnet.com Take care ya ears!

[Chip McDonald]

If you're not sure, always go for the foam... Some of the cheap brands of "musical" ear plugs let certain frequencies through full-power, while attenuating others more... which may measure out to X amount of db reduction - and sound more "live", but you're frying your ears at different points in the spectrum. One thing: try ear plugs by putting them in ALWAYS *before* you hear any loud sound at all. If you hear a bright, loud transient - like a snare or cymbal - you'll compare the sound with the earplugs to that and it will sound excessively dull. Put them in early, and keep them in - you'll notice it less.