earplugs

[Leslie W Bartlett]

Ed-
The attenuation on my is measured in Ohms, so I don't yet know how to
compare the two. I will call the company later today and attempt to learn
enough to give some relatively intelligent response.  I used the plugs
with the "little hole, no filter", and the background noise was whisked
away.  More later as I become more informed.

leslie
On Thu, 01 May 1997 21:29:03 -0400 (EDT) ETomlinCF3@aol.com writes:
>Leslie,
>
>I also got the plugs...mine came with 25db filters.  I found them to
>take out
>too much sound and I will try the 15db filters next.  What db level
>were your
>filters?  I have them in for driving and that is perfect.  You turn
>the radio
>up and the road noise goes away and you hear the radio clearly.  It is
>worth
>it just for that.  Mine cost $89 thru my HMO.  Do you know how much
>the
>replacement filters may cost?  Tuning with them was a little annoying.
> I
>hope the 15db filters work better for that.
>
>Ed Tomlinson
>Tomlinson Tuning and Repair
>
><<
> Some time ago there was a bunch of stuff on ear-plugs and tuning. I
> mentioned ordering really expensive ones, saying I'd report on them.
> Well, I got them, and couldnt' get them to fit.  It has taken more
>than a
> month to get back to the audiologist for a five minute opportunity to
> recognize my stupidity, and put them in correctly.......
>
> I tuned a 7' Young Chang today with them at a high school, preparing
>for
> their spring musical. I tuned away amidst shouting, microphone
>checks,
> even the crazies playing the radio for awhile, and found myself
>almost in
> a different world.  I have not had the opportunity to explore all the
> different filters yet, but my first impression is that this will turn
>out
> to have been a very good investment.
>
>
> Leslie Bartlett >>
>
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