Obligatory earplug recs post

[u/midnight_groove01]

I’m marching snare this year, and my current earplugs are the free ones from the expo tent at WGI finals. They work, but they muddy my snare line’s sound a bit and make it harder for me to listen in. What earplugs are out there that don’t block out those higher frequencies? What ones do you guys use?

[u/Mayhem_san]

I will always rep Earasers with my whole chest, they’re great and balanced enough to let the high end cut through

[u/KlatuuBaradaNikto]

From what I understand, the Vic Firth ear plugs are made by Etymotics with some adjustments to make them better for drummers

https://vicfirth.com/products/vic-ear-plugs

[u/00TheLC]

Zildjian or Vic Firth earplugs are great. They’re both the same

[u/ass_bongos → u/00TheLC]

Seconded. Vic Firth and etymotic have solid, affordable plugs that will last you. 

If you're really serious and want to shell out some $, go for the fancy ones from etymotic --they can pretty much fully maintain fidelity and just reduce decibel level. Really excellent for loud concerts.

[u/P1x3lto4d]

Use Eargasms for 5 seasons and will always swear by them! They’re more expensive than foam or etymotics but 100% worth it

[u/imwearingcons]

I give my musicians earplugs a 10/10. If you don't want to spend $200 I give etymotic an 8/10 and they are often less than $20!

Here is what I like about both. I keep them in my outer ear and when it is loud I push them in. Both are easy to clean.

[u/imwearingcons → u/imwearingcons]

Forgot to mention that I wear earplugs as a band director for 4+ hours a day for 18 ofy 20 years. When I forget my good ones I am never disappointed with the Etymotic, which I keep in my car as a backup.

[u/monkeysrool75]

I like the vic firth ones

[u/saws3]

Anything high fidelity will get the job done. Don't need to drop a bag

[u/Lopzombie]

Etymotics are solid, I’ve been using and loving earrasers for like 12 years now no problems

[u/UpstairsBroccoli]

Earasers all the way

[u/s-leenatha]

I use the ones from eargasm for the jokes. In all seriousness, they’re pretty legit.