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My band is not particularly heavy, but our drummer hits pretty hard and the rehearsal room isn't huge. If I didn't protect my ears I'm 100% sure they would be damaged - if not after a single session then certainly cumulatively, week to week.
I currently use a pair of Alpine Musicsafe (~£20). They're OK, but roll off a bit of upper mids / treble. I don't find that a major problem for playing guitar, but it can be quite noticeable when singing (feels like performing with a heavy cold).
Our last gig was on a good sized space with not-excessive stage volume. I stood a bit further from the drummer, played without plugs and felt happier for it.
Would an upgrade to ACS / Read be worth the extra £100? If so, how do I decide whether 15dB is good enough?
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This from the ACS website FAQ
Q - WHICH PRO FILTER SHOULD I USE?A - The following is a good guideline but If you are unsure please feel free to contact us for advice on 01295 266 665.
Pro10 – For acoustic musicians and small ensembles. Light protection in everyday environments.
Pro15 – Orchestral musicians.
Pro17 – DJs, vocalists, amplified instrument players, sound engineers, gig goers, clubbers.
Pro20 – Extra High frequency protection, ideal for drummers.
Pro26 – For venue staff and people exposed to high levels of noise for long periods of time. Good for industrial use.
Pro27 – Best suited for motorcyclists and motorsport. Thinner sound tube on mould to help reduce wind noise under a helmet.
15s really attentuate well, and i sing too and they are good for me.
17s would be too quiet for me.
ACS let you swap them for free within a few weeks if you feel youve chosen the wrong ones.
Seriously: If you value it, take/fetch it yourself
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I gigged a NMV AC30 on "loud" for many years in the 80's and 90's. Couldn't play at that volume now of course but back there and back then you could. It cost me nothing to lose my hearing. In fact I made money out of losing my hearing.
But the problem is that nowadays I can't listen to a TV on reasonable volume without hearing aids.
However the NHS supplies my hearing aids, and the batteries are free as well. So both losing your hearing and getting hearing aids are actually free.
But don't do it. Spend the money and buy hearing protection.
I recently got some ACS Pro 15s. Used them in anger for the first time at a gig I went to last night. Impressed with them. The sound was pretty good. The support band's guitars didn't have much top end or definition, but I think that was down to an incompetent sound man. The headline band sounded really good. Really nice not to have ringing ears at the end of it.