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« Reply #20 on: June 05, 2003, 11:51 AM »

That's really great news!

The 4kHz drop makes sense because that's where the frequency range where all the attack is ... like in your Snare Drum. Now if you had used something other than your Acrolite, you'd probably have a drop loss around 5kHz.  Wink

I need to get my hearing tested as well; just to know where I'm at these days.

You know, why does music have to be so loud anyway? I know that on the drums we have to play somewhat loud just to get the proper sound ... but what does the overall music have to be so d**n loud?!  I've never understood that ... even when I was young. I guess it's a aural drug ... getting high off the volume and energy from the music.

Now I sound really old, and I haven't even turned 40 yet ... but I'm close ... very close.

Funny, my neighbor is a rock guitarist who complains about tinitus.  Yet, he says that if he can't feel the volume in his chest, it's just not any fun.  Go figure.

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« Reply #21 on: June 20, 2003, 11:30 PM »

Im surprised I can hear anything. I fly in C-130 airplanes for a living and I play drums as a hobby. Like Jeep said, I have to use double hearing protection in the plane though.
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« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2003, 11:42 PM »

I think I'm going to get my hearing tested as well; it sure can't hurt to see where I stand.

Actually, I encourage everyone to get tested. The cost is minimal and it could save your hearing, just by getting informed.

The specialist here in Nashville, the best guy in town that does all the inear moldings for all the musicians, only charges $10 for the hearing test. Seems to me it would be worth every penny.
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« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2003, 06:40 AM »

The specialist here in Nashville, the best guy in town that does all the inear moldings for all the musicians, only charges $10 for the hearing test. Seems to me it would be worth every penny.

And for everyone else, most hearing aid centers will test your hearing for free.  
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