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I'm about to start a new job working in an arcade and diner and want to wear some earplugs for when I'm working in the noisiest parts on-site, partly to protect my hearing but also to make it easier to hear customers and colleagues over the noise.

Do you guys have any recommendations for brands or particular earplugs types that would be good for this purpose?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yup. First, check with your health insurance to see if you’re covered for audiologists. They’ll make the mould of your ear that you’ll be mailing to the earplug fabrication company. If the audiologist is covered, you’ll still be looking at ~$200 for the earplugs.

I’ve had a pair of flat response earplugs for years. They reduce sound evenly, so all sound is just quieter rather than being muffled. They’re comfortable enough to sleep in, and neutral enough to use in a musical performance.