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Headphone Experiment (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 2 years ago by tkk13909@sopuli.xyz to c/autism@lemmy.world
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I've been experimenting with putting headphones on (not playing music, just blocking noise) in situations where there is a lot of noise and it kinda helps! Although, apparently it's not considered "socially acceptable" to wear headphones while singing along with a group of people at a youth event lol. (I did explain it to the person who was playing the music though and he said he didn't even notice and could tell I was enjoying myself so I guess I'm good)

P.S. I don't know if this is the kind of post we do in this community. I just felt like mentioning it

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[–] Tarquinn2049@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I went to a 'system of a down' concert once, I knew I was gonna need ear protection, never really tried ear plugs before so wasn't sure what to expect. I was surprised that you can still hear everything clearly, like I could hear the people next to me talking when people without ear plugs couldn't. And the music sounded way better than even when I have been to quieter concerts that I didn't need ear protection for, like Weird AL. Definitely sold me on ear plugs, I always carry a couple fresh sets on me now in case I need them. They are a bit uncomfortable, but so worth it.

Also, I was curious about electric ear plugs, has anyone had experience with them? It's kind of similar to noise canceling ear buds I would assume but they have a customizable equalizer and volume. Like basically the opposite of hearing aids.