RTP-area local music and culture

[grady <grady AT ibiblio.org>]

They're the same thing. They're just sold under the Hearos brand in 
retail channels.

Koegler, Robert wrote:
> Okay, so I went to Guitar Center and they do not sell the Etymotic
> ER-20's but had a brand by Hearos that look the same. They were $15 so I
> got a pair.  Anyway, I'm in good company w/ these (see below, from
> http://www.musiciansfriend.com/document?doc_id=92595&g=live).
>
>  
>
> "There is nothing more precious to a musician than his hearing. Even the
> most outrageous, loudest-playing guitar players I know always protect
> their ears. Besides being a loud guitar player, I am also a connoisseur
> of fine earplugs and the only ones that work for me are the HEAROS
> <http://www.musiciansfriend.com/live/navigation/hearos?N=100001+201258>
> . Even if you don't like my music, take this precious advice and protect
> your ears when you're wailing away."
> - Steve Vai
>
>  
>
> At least he's realistic about the appeal of his "music".
>
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