O.K. Phil, I think we're on the same track.... When you say that you tend to stretch the upper octaves too much, but use the checks to keep you "in the window", is that with your earplugs on, or off? Notice any difference? Play arpeggios to the top with them on and then try the same thing without. Yeah, I've only had the fitted plugs for a couple of months, I used to use the foam ones for practice room use only. The guy that fitted my plugs said that I had a real small ear canal, and the literature said something about trimming the plugs to help upper frequency response, at the expense of making my voice louder to myself (occlusion effect, but I usually am alone when wearing the plugs, so it helps me when I talk to myself!) I've trimmed a few times, maybe that is what is causing this difference in my hearing. anyone else? Ron Koval Chicago ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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