Re: in-ear till my ears bleed?

["Bob Amstadt" <bobld@amstadt.com>]

A limiter isn't required, but sure that you can reach your volume knob if 
you need to.

I'm currently using a nice pair of Westone earphones wired to a small 
personal monitor mixer.  I have found that this saves my hearing.  When 
playing in a band, I have complete control over the volume in my ears. 
Without the IEM, I would come home with ringing ears after getting 
together 
with the guys for a practice.  With the IEM, I have no hearing problems 
after playing with the band.  Also, the personal monitor mixer gives me 
control over what I get in my ears.  I can boost myself in my personal 
monitor mix allowing me to hear myself without getting into a volume war 
with the rest of the band.

I highly recommend IEMs.

Bob