Comments on Profile Post by Safari1999

Vibes work pretty well but only offer 10db protection.

Get custom moulded musician's earplugs. They're comfortable, fit in-ear so are hard to spot, and have filters that can be changed out. I use Westones.

@Diesel Where would I get custom earplugs? And how much do they usually cost?

Most audiologists can take molds and place an order for you. Most seem to deal with Westone, but there are other companies such as Sensaphonics and ACS Custom. The latter two use a softer material which I find more comfortable, but seems to wear faster.

They are typically around $200-$300. You are expected to re-mold and replace them every 4 years as the ear canal tends to change shape.

Keep in mind that every earplug will have some level of occlusion. Using them as intended, in loud environments such as clubs or industrial jobs, you won't notice this. Us with bad tinnitus use them on lower volume situations which tends to accentuate it.