5 best-selling pairs of earplugs that let you enjoy concerts without hurting your ears by Connie Chen on Feb 8, 2018, 2:31 PM The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. 
Avid concert and music festival-goers can agree that part of the appeal of attending these events is hearing the songs cranked up high, often so loudly that it feels like the bass is thumping in your bones. It's a cool experience because you feel more immersed in and connected to the music, but the high noise levels have some downsides. Ringing in your ears or muffled hearing are common after-effects, but they typically disappear in a few hours to a couple days and you forget about them until the next concert. This sensation is called tinnitus and it contributes to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Muffled hearing might fade away now, but it won't always. Since we typically associate hearing loss with sudden, extremely loud events such as gunshots or explosions, we don't pay enough attention to the smaller, cumulative events that can be just as harmful to our ears in the long run. According to the National Institute of Health, NIHL is the only type of hearing loss that is completely preventable, but most of us aren't doing enough to prevent it. It turns out that noise at or above 85 decibels (a normal conversation registers at 60 decibels) can cause hearing damage. So does this mean you should forego all loud events and sit in an empty room all day? Obviously that's not practical, but you can be smarter and more deliberate about protecting your hearing. High fidelity ear plugs are the solution that allow you to enjoy concerts and music festivals responsibly. They're not foam ear plugs, like the ones you might wear to sleep, that completely block out sound. Instead what they do is reduce decibel levels evenly so you can still hear the full spectrum of sound and enjoy the musical experience in front of you. Because music festival season is coming up, we found the top-rated high fidelity ear plugs that will let you have the time of your life without compromising your hearing. They're comfortable, come with their own carrying case, and usually only cost $10 to $30. If you go to a lot of concerts or other loud events, they're definitely worth the investment. Check out the top-rated ear plugs below. Eargasm  Each order includes two pairs of different-sized earplug shells. They come out easily with an elongated pull tab.
Hearos  These ear plugs reduce noise by 20 decibels. The transparent stems are inconspicuous and blend in with the rest of your skin.
Vibes  These "Shark Tank"-featured ear plugs have washable ear tips, so you can use them over and over again.
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