Proper isolation in-ears

[eliwwjd]

Do you guys happen to know of any great sounding in-ears that have a good 26db sound protection? i had a cca pair from amazon but went faulty and now i have to buy a new pair of in-ears. I was also recommended a while back here in the forum the linsoul kz-zs10 pro, westone x20 and the sensaphonic2 max. But how much HRR Db noise reduction are they rated?
The reason of this question is because today i got my ears tested and i got some hearing loss with some ringing and whooshing on my ears, and i was recommended by audiologist to look out for this when purchasing new set. Any help would be gladly appreciated

[cgrafx]

you will need to get a molded (custom) set in order to reach that kind of isolation.

Pretty much any brand of molded IEMs should get the kind of isolation you are looking for. Just be aware that in-ears can still cause hearing loss if you are not diligent about keeping the level in your ears at a safe volume. Having a good limiter on the IEM monitor pack can also be very beneficial.

[Tracii]

My 50 Cents to that:

• You only have one pair of ears. Once damaged, never recovered. So I strongly suggest you make the investment of a good pair of noise-blocking, CUSTOMIZED in-ears. If you are here in this forum I suppose you have invested top dollar in an expensive Nord Instrument, so you should not cheap out on gear that protects your health.

• Customized In-Ears (I agree with cgrafx) are quite the standard in an (at least semi-)professional environment, and will most probably be the safest solution for you (as it is guaranteed that they fit and let nothing through).

• Of course, they are more expensive than standard in-ears. I live in Germany and got mine from Hörluchs, a company specialized in hearing aids but has launched a set of customized in-ear monitoring devices which sound great. They start at around 500 EUR for simpler models and the better, the more expensive (more drivers namely - better sound). Mine cost around 1000 EUR. Try your luck with google of chatGPT (honestly). Most in-ears can also be customized with the type of filter you use (the dampening of -x dB can be adjusted to your needs). They fit literally perfectly.

• Tailor-made and more expensive often means also less risk: If something happens, they don't fit, etc, usually those companies deal professionally with this and will rectify the issue. Amazon can sometimes be tricky when it comes to warranty etc.

• If you do not have a provider near you (i have the luxury that mine are manufactured a 15-minute drive away from my home) there should be the possibility that you get your ear mold taken by an acoustic specialist (like if you needed a hearing aid), and then send this to the company that produces the in-ears for you. THis is the usual way of doing it AFAIK.

• You may be able to deduct their cost from your income tax (especially when medically required) - check rules and regulations of your country.

One thing i need to say: If you use both in-ears on stage, you hear all instruments very well and clean. However, this means you are somewhat disconnected from the rest: You do not perceive audience applause, your teammates reaction, and the general "pushing" sound that you may be used to on stage -> In-ears sound very dry and isolated. There is a trade-off to everything. I got used to play with one in-ear and the other one "free". But due to your hearing problems, this will not the best solution for you.