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Jake
Joined: 02 Mar 1999 Posts: 4963
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 9:49 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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That Arch Enemy concert(last night) gave me some bad tinnitus. I hope it goes away soon. If I have it permanently that would really suck. I should start taking better care of my ears. |
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Lars37
Joined: 05 Sep 2000 Posts: 1222 Location: the bowels of Chicagoland
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 10:29 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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I have a minor case of it myself - every once in a while, just for a few seconds, I'll get a high-pitched squeal in my ears. It doesn't happen very often - maybe 2 or 3 times a year. It's not very loud, and it doesn't hurt, it's just distracting.
It's probably a good thing that I don't feel the urge to go to that many shows anymore. I can control the volume on my CD player and computer!
Great memories of many many shows, though...was it worth the tinnitus? Probably not. But I'd do it again - I'm not very smart!! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] |
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Wyvern
Joined: 03 May 2002 Posts: 2214 Location: Costa Rica
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 10:41 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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quote: Originally posted by Jake:
That Arch Enemy concert(last night) gave me some bad tinnitus. I hope it goes away soon. If I have it permanently that would really suck. I should start taking better care of my ears.
My mother suffers from it since long ago, some days are better than others, and but for what I have seen is really a drag, so my deepest condolences. I hope that in your case is just temporary. |
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rockin500
Joined: 18 Jan 2001 Posts: 739 Location: Chicago, IL, USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 11:56 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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i got it at the Iced Earth Concert in april. Being parked next to the speaker does that. But it was alright within a day or so. The worst was probably a Black Sabbath/Motorhead show back in 1994 or 95. I was half deaf for three days. that sucked! but really, i get a ringin every so often, but not too bad. I always had it even before listening to metal. |
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nuclear_x
Joined: 19 Feb 2000 Posts: 603 Location: portland
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 6:54 pm Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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What I dont quite understand,is why does it have to be so loud? is it better to coverup mistakes or hide the fact some artist cant really play well live in an uncontrolled atmosphere as opposed to a studio where you can erase and redo.
Wouldnt the sound quality be better also,instead of the echoes off the damn walls as it is at the Memorial colisium here in Portland Or.Dont get me wrong I like loud music but you need to find a happy medium.. |
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Mijarra
Joined: 28 Nov 2000 Posts: 1564 Location: Pennsylvania
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Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2002 7:25 pm Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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Earplugs! Earplugs! Earplugs! I always wear them when I play with a drummer, but I have to admit that I don't wear them to shows. Lately though, I think it's a good idea to at least have them with you, in case you do end up stuck in front of the speakers. They make ones that don't really alter the sound you hear much, but they block out the harmfull frequencies.
I get that ringing sometimes too, and I know my hearing is at least slightly damaged. I hope it doesn't get worse as I get older. |
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EdwardTHead
Joined: 17 May 2000 Posts: 576 Location: Maryland
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 12:48 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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I've got a slight case of it. I think it comes from too much music and too much motorcycle riding. I always wear earplugs now to concerts and on the motorcycle. I hear a bit of ringing when it's quiet and I don't want it to get any worse. |
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Subtraction
Joined: 10 Feb 2001 Posts: 631 Location: Corpus Christi, TX
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Posted: Sat Nov 02, 2002 2:42 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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I always wear earplugs now. In fact they help with making the sound clearer. Instead of hearing this incredibly heavy distortion that takes away from everything, well basically the "noise" you hear the real stuff. |
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Jake
Joined: 02 Mar 1999 Posts: 4963
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Posted: Mon Nov 04, 2002 12:54 am Post subject: Tinnitus sucks! |
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quote: Originally posted by Lars37:
Great memories of many many shows, though...was it worth the tinnitus? Probably not. But I'd do it again - I'm not very smart!! [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]
That's my problem too. Never really think about it 'til it starts to really mess me up.
Motorhead definitely gave it to me bad for multiple days before. I guess I'm especially paranoid about things recently because I have too much time to sit around and think about them recently. |
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