Alice Milne
Do you really need to wear earplugs for concerts and festivals? Well let’s put it this way: that ringing in your ears isn’t aliens communicating with you – it’s hearing damage caused by your love for loud music.
However, we can’t blame it all on live music.
There are many other factors like regular use of headphones, work environments, and your significant other moaning at you for not wearing earplugs for concerts that you attend. And they’re right because eventually all the loud noises will have a compound effect on your hearing.
We’re all guilty of this. So this year we’ve decided to take a stand to put our hearing safety at the top of our priorities, before it’s too late! If you’re reading this, we can only assume you’re on the same vibe.
But, I don’t need earplugs for concerts
Well, let me put it this way, you’re not superhuman. Hearing loss will creep up on even the best of us. I don’t know about you, but I’m not down to pull up to a festival or concert while completely deaf in my 30’s.
On average, live music events tend to be at least 115 decibels loud. As non-super humans we can only take up to 85 decibels without damage to our ears. So, if you’re planning to join us up at the barrier, we’d better see those plugs in your ears.
Don’t want to miss out on the immersive sound?
Yea we get you, and there is no reason to miss out on the immersive loudness that makes up a live music event. So, we have news for you, earplugs don’t reduce the sound, they just take care of those pesky extra decibels that do all the damage.
Anyway, enough with the nagging (I’m not your Mom), let’s take a look at our top 7 earplugs for concerts that you will want to keep on hand for any live music event including festival season 2024.
1. Our actual top choice for the best earplugs for concerts
ROSS Percussion have designed these earplugs with drummers in mind, so these portable and sleek earplugs will reduce 19dB of sound.
With filters included to even out the frequencies, these bad boys ensure that you will get the maximum sound possible at gigs, while still maintaining the safety of your precious little eardrums.
A massive bonus is the fact they come in a keychain holder, so you will never forget them.
Drum your way to better hearing here.
2. Be THAT guy at festivals
You’ve probably already come across that raver who’s stocked up on gum, or that one person who always seems to have an endless supply of lighters, and papers. But now get ready to meet the earplugs dealer.
You have two choices here: either you go for karma or hustle points by giving them away for free – or you simply sell them. Whatever you decide to do with them just know that you possibly saved someone’s hearing.
With 500 earplugs offering 38dB of protection, you’re guaranteed to be everyone’s best friend at the festival, when you’re walking around with this titan of an earplug dispenser.
Or, there is option three, just keep it at home and use them all yourself. We’re not judging you – that’s about five years’ worth of festivals or concerts covered.
Stock up and become the festival earplug fairy.
3. HearBLISS are calling all the slay ravers
They’re cute, they’re rose gold, they’re easy to hide, and they are designed specifically for women by women.
Also, they’re a great excuse to blow off that one guy awkwardly hitting on you at the bar. Point at your earplugs and go “Sorry, I can’t hear you!” Except, you totally can hear him, and you’re totally leaving to go enjoy the rest of the festival with your friends, with your totally compact 16dB of hearing protection.
4. Flex on absolutely everyone
These size-customizable earplugs are perfect for concerts for both decibel reduction and by adding a pop of bougie to your outfit.
With an attachable compact carrier and different size tips, these fancy little buds not only protect your hearing, but also eliminate background noise. Think about dual usage for concerts and those boring Monday office meetings.
Cut out unnecessary bass here.
5. Pink is the new black with Loop earplugs
You’ve probably seen Loop earplugs going viral all over Instagram, and it’s easy to see why. They come with switchable modes for different functions, look stylish and come in many colors.
We wanted to highlight pink because not everyone is brave enough to rock pink at an event, but you are.
Not only are you immediately much more awesome than everyone else for not going with black, and choosing to standout, but you also get to keep your hearing for many festivals, and concerts for the next few years.
You’re cool. We like you, now be even cooler and grab a yours here.
6. Budget-friendly, tried and tested earplugs for concerts
Downbeats earplugs, take them anywhere – concerts, family reunions or wherever you need them. I have these ones and they’re proven life-saviors. Not only that, but they didn’t break the bank either.
Trust me, they’ll keep your ears safe for up to eight hours and push the noise of a chainsaw down to the hum of the 5PM rush hour traffic. Now imagine that level of ear protection in a club.
That’s my kind of Saturday night.
7. Bringing your little ones?
Ok these aren’t technically earplugs, but rather over ear protectors for kids. We’ve all seen those adorable videos of toddlers on their parent’s shoulders at concerts and festivals (if not, see here), and they are absolute goals.
Say goodbye to Humpty Dumpty. If you’re thinking of introducing your kid to some proper music, pop these headphones on them, and get ready to go. If should go without saying that at their young age, it’s especially important to protect their miniature ears from those massive bass drops.
Just don’t forget your earplugs for concerts, festivals, and events that you choose to go rave with your kid at.
Are you ready to train your mini raver? Find them here on Amazon.
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