I need earplugs

[sissychrissy1.livejournal.com]

Where around town would one go to buy foam earplugs? It doesn't need to be in Davis Square, just in Boston in general would be fine.

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[bratling.livejournal.com]

try a pharmacy. they often carry disposable foam earplugs. motorcycle dealers may as well; i know motomarket (http://www.motomkt.com/) does, but they're out in acton -- not T accessible.

you can also buy 12db musician's earplugs for about $12-15 online. do a web search for "ER-20". i use a pair of these for clubs and other high-noise environments where i need or want to cut noise, but still maintain conversation and a clear range of hearing. the ER-20's are designed with a flat attenuation curve, for musicians who need damped but undistorted sound. also, they're endlessly reusable, not disposable.

hope this helps.

[sissychrissy1.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot!

[ex-meta.livejournal.com]

12dB might not be sufficient, though. I've been in crappy clubs where 25dB earplugs left it still too loud; had a couple of live performances ruined that way. I don't understand why the artists put up with it.

[sissychrissy1.livejournal.com]

I just want them to block out noise while I'm trying to study because my bedroom is right next to the living room and the television is on the same wall as well, so I imagine something from the pharmacy will probably do the trick.