New size earplugs

[Porritt, David]

John:

Actually the "chemistry" of your ear causes the soft material Etymotic
uses to shrink.  After spending the money to get several new ones made,
I had my audiologist make me some from harder hearing aid type material
and I've had them for many years.  

dp

David M. Porritt, RPT
dporritt at smu.edu

-----Original Message-----
From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On
Behalf Of John Formsma
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 10:31 AM
To: Pianotech List
Subject: Re: New size earplugs

On 11/19/07, Ron Koval <drwoodwind at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>  I've used the off-the-shelf musician's earplugs for years.  I just
got some
> new ones in the mail that are made for smaller ear canals.  They are
so much
> more comfortable for me to use while tuning!
>
>  www.etymotic.com

I just ordered some regular plugs last week.  For at least seven
years, I've been using the custom-fit plugs with ER inserts.  They
have worked great, but are not fitting as well now.  (Ears change
shape slightly as we age.)

Rather than spending $150+ for the custom-fit ones, I thought I'd try
the others for $12.00.  I don't know if I have smaller ear canals or
not.  If the regulars don't fit, I guess I do. :)

Anyone used the generic ones long enough to know their longevity?
-- 
JF

www.formsma.blogspot.com