this thread inspired me to go get fitted for musicians plugs. they were only 135.00 us dollars and seem well worth it. I'll report back once I have them in hand. it was odd feeling to have the ears filled with silicone!

Had my hearing tested at the same time and it's not too bad as of yet. I was happily surprised, I expected it to be much worse. Just a little loss for 10 years of fairly consistent exposure, I was stoked!

Most of my Northwest US counterparts don't use any hearing protection. I've been wearing just std workmans plugs when I'm out and I feel like a freak but I don't really give a damn..

good looking out guys!