Do earplugs harm more than they help? What is the TRUTH about earplugs? These are great questions, worthy of a good discussion. We all know that we don’t want to damage our hearing, but we also don’t all LOVE wearing earplugs. Often, earplugs can lead to less-than-ideal listening, where we may not be able to pick up on dynamics and nuance in our playing (and in the playing of those around us). The fact is, there are many different types of ear protection on the market, and they all operate differently and sound very different from each other. In today’s video, we talk about the pros and cons of wearing ear protection, then we do a detailed comparison of muffling between the various types. I briefly mention standard foam plugs, but I take an in-depth look at 3M “cans”, Shure in-ears, Etymotic earplugs, and Earaser earplugs. By listening to EQed examples from a song, you can hear exactly how that specific type of ear protection sounds if you were wearing it in front of the speakers. I hope this will clear up any questions or dilemmas regarding earplugs. Happy listening!

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