There’s nothing like the thrill of attending a live concert. The live music, the cheers from adoring fans, and the performers you love just metres away. It’s an electric feeling and one you should be able to enjoy!
However, if you attend concerts often, it’s important to think about how they can affect your hearing. Concerts are notorious for pushing the limits of the sound barrier. While your eardrums are tough, standing up to high levels of sound for a long time can test their resolve.
At Pacific Ears, we’re all about protecting your hearing. Enjoying great music shouldn’t come at the cost of one of your senses, which is why we’re reviewing our ear protection for concerts here.
Today, let’s check in on the hearing dangers of loud concerts, how custom earplugs can help you solve the problem, as well as some other tips for safely enjoying your concert experience.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution: Concerts and Your Hearing
When you go to a concert, everything is designed to maximise your experience of the music. Huge speakers, close quarters, and excellent acoustics all serve to deliver the riffs straight to you. While this is great for your experience, the issue is that these elevated sound levels can wreak havoc on your hearing health.
Research on hearing loss found that prolonged exposure to sound above 85 decibels can lead to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Imagine the sound of a roaring chainsaw right by your ears; that’s about the level we mean. As anyone who’s attended a concert will know, they easily hit this level of noise.
One or two concerts aren’t likely to create long-term hearing loss. However, if you’re an avid concert-goer, then you run the risk of damaging the delicate hair cells that line your inner ear. These hairs are responsible for detecting and interpreting sound waves. Once damaged, they don’t regrow, leading to long-term hearing impairment.
So, how does the average metalhead prevent this long-term hearing loss while still having the freedom to mosh?
Bring the Noise: The Role of Custom Earplugs
Enter custom earplugs for concerts – the secret weapon in your arsenal. With the level of decibels assaulting you at concerts, run-of-the-mill earplugs might not do if you regularly let your body hit the floor.
This is where custom earplugs come in. Store-bought earplugs only muffle the sound of the concert, making the music sound worse without actually protecting your hearing. On the other hand, custom earplugs are tailored to fit your ear canal exactly. The snug, comfortable seal ensures a more natural, balanced sound so that you can still enjoy the music.
Let’s do a quick rundown of the benefits of custom concert earplugs:
- Preserve Sound Quality. Enjoy the sound of music with a flat attenuation as clearly as possible without decimating your eardrums.
- Comfortable Fit. Go hard all night long without risking your hearing, thanks to an extra comfortable fit.
- Discreet Design. No bulky additions to the concert outfit, just sleek earbuds that slip right in.
- Durable and Reusable. Have your very own pair of concert earplugs you take with you to every gig; no need to buy new ones every time.
Earplugs for the Music Industry
The music industry is a high-risk sector for hearing damage, with musicians and technicians often exposed to dangerously high levels of noise. Protect your hearing without sacrificing sound quality by investing in custom hearing protection from Pacific Ears. Our custom-made earplugs are comfortable, discreet, and allow for clear communication, making them the perfect solution for musicians, sound and stage crew, recording engineers, and other professionals in the industry.
Noise-induced hearing loss is a common issue among those in the music industry. Over time, exposure to high levels of sound can cause permanent damage to the ears, leading to tinnitus, diplacusis, hyperacusis, and other hearing-related issues. At Pacific Ears, we understand the importance of protecting your hearing while still being able to perform at your best. Our custom earplugs are designed to provide optimal protection against noise-induced hearing loss while maintaining sound quality, so you can continue to do what you love without risking your hearing health.
We offer a range of custom earplugs for various needs in the music industry, including music artists, sound and stage crew, recording engineers, DJs, and more. Whether you’re performing on stage, mixing tracks in the studio, or attending concerts and conferences, we have a hearing protection product to suit your needs. Don’t let hearing damage ruin your career in the music industry – invest in custom hearing protection from Pacific Ears today.
There Goes the Neighbourhood: Other Tips for Safe Concert-Going
Once you have your custom earplugs in hand, you’re almost totally prepared for your concert. But since we at Pacific Ears want to encourage safe headbanging, we have a few extra tips to make your concert experience great.
Know Your Surroundings
Look out for where you’ll be seated or standing in the concert venue. How close are you to one of the speakers or the stage? Are you close enough to an aisle to exit safely? What is the vibe of the crowd? Have a great time, but keep an eye on how things are going around you and how you’re feeling to stay as safe as possible.
Take Breaks
When and where can you take a minute to step away from all the noise and give your ears (and your mind) a break? These breaks are good for keeping your ears healthy while also allowing you to appreciate the music all over again when you walk back in.
Stay Hydrated
It’s easy to forget to hydrate when you’re losing yourself in the music. Keep a water source with you, and take sips when you can, especially if you’re screaming along to the music!
There you have it! Keep your hearing as healthy as possible so that you can rock out for years to come, all with the simple addition of custom earplugs to your arsenal.
From the team at Pacific Ears, we wish you the best concert-going experience there is.
Rock out until you knock out with custom earplugs.
Whether you’re on the stage or in the mosh pit, keep your hearing protected with custom earplugs for concerts. Tailor fit to suit your ear canals; these will allow you to enjoy the music without muffling the beat (or letting any noisy bars through).
Check out our range of concert-friendly custom earplugs for musicians and concert enthusiasts today!