[Hurlburt88]

And then there are always the yellow foam earplugs.  easy to carry in your pocket and use if needed. 

[Hurlburt88]

And then there are always the yellow foam earplugs.  easy to carry in your pocket and use if needed. 

[Hurlburt88]

And then there are always the yellow foam earplugs.  easy to carry in your pocket and use if needed. 

[Hurlburt88]

And then there are always the yellow foam earplugs.  easy to carry in your pocket and use if needed. 

[Snorlax94]

Sorry to hear that Goose.

I will say I can appreciate what they’re trying to do, but it’s a careful balancing act to get the right level. In my section, near the front of 116, it was maybe a tad loud, but better than before. It feels like maybe it could go down 5% from my perspective, in my area. Also, I can say I had no difficulty holding conversations this game, unlike the Oregon game, but now that you mention it, my ears were ringing a little.

Btw martyup, could I get a link to the husky board? A group in our section has been trying our darnedest to be louder cheering our defense, so I’m hoping maybe the fans are contributing part of it?

[Snorlax94]

Sorry to hear that Goose.

I will say I can appreciate what they’re trying to do, but it’s a careful balancing act to get the right level. In my section, near the front of 116, it was maybe a tad loud, but better than before. It feels like maybe it could go down 5% from my perspective, in my area. Also, I can say I had no difficulty holding conversations this game, unlike the Oregon game, but now that you mention it, my ears were ringing a little.

Btw martyup, could I get a link to the husky board? A group in our section has been trying our darnedest to be louder cheering our defense, so I’m hoping maybe the fans are contributing part of it?

[Snorlax94]

Sorry to hear that Goose.

I will say I can appreciate what they’re trying to do, but it’s a careful balancing act to get the right level. In my section, near the front of 116, it was maybe a tad loud, but better than before. It feels like maybe it could go down 5% from my perspective, in my area. Also, I can say I had no difficulty holding conversations this game, unlike the Oregon game, but now that you mention it, my ears were ringing a little.

Btw martyup, could I get a link to the husky board? A group in our section has been trying our darnedest to be louder cheering our defense, so I’m hoping maybe the fans are contributing part of it?

[Snorlax94]

Sorry to hear that Goose.

I will say I can appreciate what they’re trying to do, but it’s a careful balancing act to get the right level. In my section, near the front of 116, it was maybe a tad loud, but better than before. It feels like maybe it could go down 5% from my perspective, in my area. Also, I can say I had no difficulty holding conversations this game, unlike the Oregon game, but now that you mention it, my ears were ringing a little.

Btw martyup, could I get a link to the husky board? A group in our section has been trying our darnedest to be louder cheering our defense, so I’m hoping maybe the fans are contributing part of it?

[pcgoode]

I’m taking my nine year old son to his first game vs Notre Dame. Our tickets are in 233 - anyone have any thoughts about crowd noise? Thinking I will bring some sort of protection for his ears.

[pcgoode]

I’m taking my nine year old son to his first game vs Notre Dame. Our tickets are in 233 - anyone have any thoughts about crowd noise? Thinking I will bring some sort of protection for his ears.

[pcgoode]

I’m taking my nine year old son to his first game vs Notre Dame. Our tickets are in 233 - anyone have any thoughts about crowd noise? Thinking I will bring some sort of protection for his ears.

[pcgoode]

I’m taking my nine year old son to his first game vs Notre Dame. Our tickets are in 233 - anyone have any thoughts about crowd noise? Thinking I will bring some sort of protection for his ears.

[winflop]

Noise cancelling headphones typically do a great job blocking out ambient (background) noise but not human voices or music. I'm sure it will mute them somewhat though simply because a good pair typically has good sound insulation - at least as good as you can get in a pair of headphones.

I'm probably just numb to it after so many years in the same seats. I was glad to see them change to third down defense music from that god awful irish brogue though.

[winflop]

Noise cancelling headphones typically do a great job blocking out ambient (background) noise but not human voices or music. I'm sure it will mute them somewhat though simply because a good pair typically has good sound insulation - at least as good as you can get in a pair of headphones.

I'm probably just numb to it after so many years in the same seats. I was glad to see them change to third down defense music from that god awful irish brogue though.

[winflop]

Noise cancelling headphones typically do a great job blocking out ambient (background) noise but not human voices or music. I'm sure it will mute them somewhat though simply because a good pair typically has good sound insulation - at least as good as you can get in a pair of headphones.

I'm probably just numb to it after so many years in the same seats. I was glad to see them change to third down defense music from that god awful irish brogue though.

[winflop]

Noise cancelling headphones typically do a great job blocking out ambient (background) noise but not human voices or music. I'm sure it will mute them somewhat though simply because a good pair typically has good sound insulation - at least as good as you can get in a pair of headphones.

I'm probably just numb to it after so many years in the same seats. I was glad to see them change to third down defense music from that god awful irish brogue though.

[Farm93]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

[Farm93]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

[Farm93]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

[Farm93]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

[hayaka]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

I'm curious, how do you know the team loves the PA noise?  I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm wondering if you read that somewhere or your comment is based on observing the players at the game.  I haven't noticed that about the players during the game itself, although I can see why they might like it during pre-game stretching. But during the game I think they are too focused on the game and their assignments to care much about the noise from the PA system.

[hayaka]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

I'm curious, how do you know the team loves the PA noise?  I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm wondering if you read that somewhere or your comment is based on observing the players at the game.  I haven't noticed that about the players during the game itself, although I can see why they might like it during pre-game stretching. But during the game I think they are too focused on the game and their assignments to care much about the noise from the PA system.

[hayaka]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

I'm curious, how do you know the team loves the PA noise?  I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm wondering if you read that somewhere or your comment is based on observing the players at the game.  I haven't noticed that about the players during the game itself, although I can see why they might like it during pre-game stretching. But during the game I think they are too focused on the game and their assignments to care much about the noise from the PA system.

[hayaka]

I think the Husky Fan likely meant the PA was too loud, not the stadium environment itself.  FWIW - I have been to Husky Stadium the PA during ads on the big screen is MUCH louder.  And the fans are much noisier.  So I will guess that kind Husky fan was just generally in agreement that the music and noise from the PA was too much (too loud).

It's true the PA noise, especially in between plays during the Husky drives in the 4th quarter was not just loud, it was oddly placed too. 

Club Stanford Stadium was rocking!
That said, I think it is important to note that the players seem to enjoy Club Stanford Stadium.  In the fourth quarter the players were definitely into their #Pac12AfterDark at #ClubStanfordStadium.  Won't even get into how much the players enjoy it during those early warm-up efforts by individual players (90-60 minutes pre game)  So if it helps the players keep up the intensity, let's amp that stuff up for Big Game.

Since the team loves it, and it seems to be our proxy for creating noise.  I would recommend buying earplugs for those that sit near PA speakers.  Rather easy low cost solution to a problem that will not change, and is no worse than the PA at many other venues FWIW.  Earplugs for fans, 2 more home wins for the team in 2017!

I'm curious, how do you know the team loves the PA noise?  I'm not saying you're wrong, but I'm wondering if you read that somewhere or your comment is based on observing the players at the game.  I haven't noticed that about the players during the game itself, although I can see why they might like it during pre-game stretching. But during the game I think they are too focused on the game and their assignments to care much about the noise from the PA system.

[oldalum]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

[oldalum]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

[oldalum]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

[oldalum]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

[dabigv13]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

Yeah, those are a smart pickup. I recommend them particularly for patients who express some discomfort with loud noises or who have some hearing loss already and need to preserve their hearing when in loud environments. You can get custom fitted ones that may be better but the noncustom ones work well for most people.

[dabigv13]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

Yeah, those are a smart pickup. I recommend them particularly for patients who express some discomfort with loud noises or who have some hearing loss already and need to preserve their hearing when in loud environments. You can get custom fitted ones that may be better but the noncustom ones work well for most people.

[dabigv13]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

Yeah, those are a smart pickup. I recommend them particularly for patients who express some discomfort with loud noises or who have some hearing loss already and need to preserve their hearing when in loud environments. You can get custom fitted ones that may be better but the noncustom ones work well for most people.

[dabigv13]

At the advice of an audiologist friend, I bought and used these "musicians high-fidelity" earplugs for men's basketball in Maples when it was rocking (obviously I haven't needed them for many years, but one can still dream?!). https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearin.../er20.html  Compared to traditional earplugs, they are supposed to reduce sound volume more uniformly across frequencies so the sound you hear is not distorted. In my experience they allowed me to understand the person next to me clearly while reducing the overall sound to a comfortable level (they advertise a 20 dB reduction). The clear ends do stick out. I didn't care back then; now that it is common to have something sticking out of your ear I don't think it would look odd at all. They were comfortable to wear.

Yeah, those are a smart pickup. I recommend them particularly for patients who express some discomfort with loud noises or who have some hearing loss already and need to preserve their hearing when in loud environments. You can get custom fitted ones that may be better but the noncustom ones work well for most people.

[BostonCard]

I might recommend this brand:

http://www.howardleight.com/ear-protection/earplugs

They were the pioneers in using visco-elastic foam (memory foam) to get snug fitting and sound deadening earplugs.

BC

[BostonCard]

I might recommend this brand:

http://www.howardleight.com/ear-protection/earplugs

They were the pioneers in using visco-elastic foam (memory foam) to get snug fitting and sound deadening earplugs.

BC

[BostonCard]

I might recommend this brand:

http://www.howardleight.com/ear-protection/earplugs

They were the pioneers in using visco-elastic foam (memory foam) to get snug fitting and sound deadening earplugs.

BC

[BostonCard]

I might recommend this brand:

http://www.howardleight.com/ear-protection/earplugs

They were the pioneers in using visco-elastic foam (memory foam) to get snug fitting and sound deadening earplugs.

BC

[Row80Critic]

I started a thread earlier in the season about the absolutely intolerable, physically-painful sound level we have to endure, but it seems to vary by section and week.  I guess some sections just get luckier than others each week.  Surely with all the connections on this board, someone could point this out to the administration.  In my view, it is an inexcusable, unwanted and offensive practice and it should stop.  I'm convinced that anyone who shrugs it off hasn't experienced the loudest seats. 

[Row80Critic]

I started a thread earlier in the season about the absolutely intolerable, physically-painful sound level we have to endure, but it seems to vary by section and week.  I guess some sections just get luckier than others each week.  Surely with all the connections on this board, someone could point this out to the administration.  In my view, it is an inexcusable, unwanted and offensive practice and it should stop.  I'm convinced that anyone who shrugs it off hasn't experienced the loudest seats. 

[Row80Critic]

I started a thread earlier in the season about the absolutely intolerable, physically-painful sound level we have to endure, but it seems to vary by section and week.  I guess some sections just get luckier than others each week.  Surely with all the connections on this board, someone could point this out to the administration.  In my view, it is an inexcusable, unwanted and offensive practice and it should stop.  I'm convinced that anyone who shrugs it off hasn't experienced the loudest seats. 

[Row80Critic]

I started a thread earlier in the season about the absolutely intolerable, physically-painful sound level we have to endure, but it seems to vary by section and week.  I guess some sections just get luckier than others each week.  Surely with all the connections on this board, someone could point this out to the administration.  In my view, it is an inexcusable, unwanted and offensive practice and it should stop.  I'm convinced that anyone who shrugs it off hasn't experienced the loudest seats.