Ah, youth.

To drive fast, party hard, worship the sun, sleep till noon, and crank the rock ‘n’ roll to decibels that even Granny could hear.

So foolish, so fun, so … What’s that you said?

If years of too-loud concerts are catching up with you, it may be time for 6i Isolator earphones.

Designed by a team of scientists, engineers, and audiologists, they’re a perfect match for your iPod, sealing off your ears from outside noises (like the el, the bus, and honking cars). The flanged eartips deliver crystal clear sound that accurately represents music as the artist intended, and the bass response is among the best you’ll find in earphones this small and snug. So you don’t have to pump up the volume to get the desired effect.

Because now that you’re getting up there in years you may want to consider slowing down, slathering on the SPF 30, and sleeping eight hours a night.

Not to mention practicing safe sound.

Available online at earlove.net.