I think some people reading this have misunderstood about the hearing protectors. Hearing protectors allow a person to hear normal sounds, such as music or speech, better than before.

When I used them at the concert, they kept the highest, loudest notes from hurting me while allowing me to enjoy everything else.

As another example, I always try to use them on an airplane. On really long flights, I put them in, put headphones right over them, and listen to music. This blocks much of the deep rumbling of the plane and allows me to enjoy the music more.