Whats the point in wearing ear plugs?
You might think that ear plugs would defeat the object of hearing music at clubs and festivals; but the RNID suggests otherwise. In fact they recommend spending up to £14 for a pair of re-useable plugs. Whilst reducing the volume of noise that surrounds you, these products also cut distortion. Users suggest that the clarity of the sound you hear can actually improve when using ear plugs. With a pair of professional musicians’ ear plugs costing £160 per pair, the cheaper option is much better than using the homemade solution of cotton wool, which doesn’t work and can cause skin irritation. For ‘Walkman’ users, the campaign suggests investing in a pair of plugs that fit onto in-ear headphones. These cut out background noise and mean you don’t have to crank up the volume of your player, in order to drown out what’s going on around you. They cost around £10 for three pairs. Image: Regular wearers of headphones are also at risk of damage to their hearing.
