I always plan to take ear plugs with me to shows, but I always seem to forget at the last minute. As I’m getting older, I really need to take better care of my ears. The last Maktub show I went to left my ears ringing for the next few days.

I should probably also look into getting some higher quality ones. The cheap pair I got the last time not only cut out the “harsher high end” but also a lot of the midrange as well. I actually took the plugs out a few times to better enjoy some of my favorite songs.

So, I definitely recommend the bullet-shaped earplugs (like you see in the picture of my original post). The cylinder style are a bit ham-fisted in my opinion.

The technique I use is to fully insert the earplug and see how it sounds once the music starts. Too much? Pull ever so lightly on the earplugs and you’ll allow more sound in. With a little work you can fine-tune how the earplug blocks the sound. This works wonders.

Another added benefit of earplugs at concerts is that you no longer have to suffer from people screaming directly into your ear as the music is blaring. They may be screaming in one ear, but the earplug is protecting you.

I’ll bring a sample pair into the office today for you, Bob.

I forget to bring the earplugs that you so generously gave me. I was planning all week to bring them to the show and was absolutely certain that I wouldn’t forget. I was wrong.

I think I may have to try something a little more drastic, like keeping a pair safely stashed in my wallet, you know, just in case I ever need them.

Hey, good advice. There’s this band, Maktub, maybe you’ve heard of them? I saw them play a loud show once and my ears took a real beating.

Earplugs would come in handy on car trips with the kids, too.

BTW, Amazon has those same earplugs for the same price.

(Edit: actually, Amazon in this case is just the online retailer for PK Safety Supply.)