ER20XS ETY Earplugs - Standard Size, Frost - High-Fidelity Hearing Protection - Up to 20 dB Sound Reduction - Reusable - Includes Neck Cord & Carrying Case

These earplugs provide excellent noise reduction while preserving sound clarity, making them ideal for concerts, rehearsals, or any loud environment. The ER20XS design ensures a comfortable fit for extended wear without muffling music or conversation. The build quality is solid, and they’re easy to insert and remove. They come with a convenient carrying case, perfect for on-the-go protection. Overall, a high-quality, effective, and comfortable solution for ear protection. Highly recommended for musicians, concert-goers, or anyone exposed to loud sounds.

I use these for concerts and put them in before it starts, and leave them in until it’s over and these are great. They prevent tinnitus or any kind of hearing issue after the concert is over, you were fully protected. You can still hear the concert perfectly and even better they drown out your concert neighbor’s screams and singing. When the people around you talk during the show it’s hard to hear them but you can make out what they say if you want to. And the concert has quite good sound. I wore them to a rock concert that was shaking the brick building and sidewalk outside during sound check and after the concert was over my ears were perfect. I enjoyed the show with no discomfort and happy with the sound and even talked to the band during (and heard their reply to me, the guitarist came out into the crowd). Very nice! Only thing is, they do hurt while they are in. It goes away as soon as you take them out, I am playing with adjusting them better but I think it’s just the design and hardness of the base plastic. It’s not a huge deal, they do feel like they go in kind of deep. I will always keep these on hand for concerts and replace them often. Love them. Absolutely better than foam ones for concerts but my daughter finds them uncomfortable enough that she prefers foam, she has had a ruptured ear drum and is always sensitive about her ears. She claims her cheap foam ones give the same result for her, but I use both and think these are way better if you can tolerate the feel of them. I personally love these.

Very comfortable and they stay in. I’ve been using them now for over six months and can hear the music at the nightclubs and people talking clearly whereas with the foam earplugs, I could not hear people talking in the music was muffled. I have a hard time fitting the Apple AirPods into my ears due to the shape, but no problem with these. They’re clear so not highly noticeable either I recommend them to protect your hearing when loud environments.

I am a professional violinist. I began having tinnitus many years ago: hearing the TV static “sound of silence,” plus occasional 10-second bouts of extreme ringing typically in the left ear. I put one of these earplugs in my left ear, which is just above the instrument as I hold it under my jaw. Hearing damage/loss in the left ear is a universal symptom of long-term violin playing, and additionally, the loud direct sound from being close to the instrument sometimes causes students (me many years ago) to limit themselves and avoid drawing the most sound from the instrument. This earplug solves both those issues: I still hear clearly at all volumes but am not overwhelmed when I play out, and my bouts of ringing have disappeared, and only come back when I forget to put the earplug in. I use this earplug whenever I play, indoors, outdoors, practicing or performing. I could go on about how useful this has been for me. After a couple minutes of being worn it fills the ear extremely comfortably, and I often (at least twice a week) forget to take it out after practicing, because I simply don’t realize it was in until someone notices the thing in my ear. This size is perfect for my ear, snug but not tight. I personally don’t use the case, I just slip it under the strap for my violin in its case. I believe these can last indefinitely until lost, which is a fine value for $10 each when I only use one at a time. I would recommend this to anyone who needs slight sound reduction of upper levels.

Maybe I have big ears, but these do not work for me at all. They are too long and narrow for my ears. If I push them in far enough so that they actually block sound, they hit my ear drums and they hurt my inner ear. They feel dangerous. So for me, they don't work at all. I'm only giving 3 stars because they seem well made and maybe they would work for others.

Let me start off by saying reducing volume evenly across the entire audible spectrum would cost thousands of dollars. Systems that use microphones, mechanisms to detect and attenuate sounds above a certain threshhold, and in-ear amplification, will come the closest, but they are in a much higher price bracket. This review compares these Etymotics with tech of comparable cost. Specifically, I have used normal earplugs, Hearos plugs from the late 1990’s, normal over-ear hearing protection, and over-ear hearing protection with a microphone/volume control set-up. These all range from a few dollars to about $60. These products are all effective in reducing volume of very loud sounds to safer levels. The problem is that they reduce the sound very unevenly. All of them either kill the treble response, or make the bass response very muddy, or both. The over-ear with mic/volume has a delay between detection of the loud sound, and reproduction of the sound into the ear, so the resulting sound is unnatural and “out-of-synch.” The Etymotics provide by far the most even reduction in sound across all frequencies. They preserve really nice clarity of the treble, and the bass frequencies do not get muddy. There is a “scooped” sound, i.e. the midrange frequencies are reduced more than the treble. That being said, the overall balance between all frequencies is very pleasing to the ear, especially compared to the other products. And in terms of reducing sound to safe levels, they are very effective. I purchased them because I practice piano in a fairly bright room, and was getting ringing in my ears after practice sessions; the ringing completely went away after I started using the Etymotics. I would highly recommend them for music practice.

So I have two problems with this. My husband prefers this brand or at least he did. He couldn't find his old pair so he asked for a new one. I was trying out a bunch of ear plugs for the k-pop concerts we're going to with my teen. I used to sing and have some hearing damage and tinnitus from not wearing protection and an ear infection many years ago that ruptured one of my ear drums. At this point, I'm looking to live with at least less EEEEeeeeeeeeee than I already have. I do have a older hearing aid for that side that ruptured but I rarely use it every day unless I'm in a loud busy place (I'd never use it for a concert because there are things I need to hear (my kiddo) but a busy city restaurant or Disney World? Then I do but only if I need to because I hate it.). It’s uncomfortable to wear for a long time and I should probably get a new one fitted. I've become pretty good though at discerning how effective a hearing blocker for my “good” ear is (and yeah, I should probably just get this all custom made for my ears, but this is quite expensive and time consuming so I just haven’t). First there was a sharp piece on one side and it cut my ear canal. The item was clear-ish so I didn’t see this little sharp edge until I was cut and the inside of my ear was bleeding. Yikes. Second there is no way this at its highest levels cut 20 dcb let alone 16. It’s more around ten. Putting your hands over your ears would be more effective than this. I could clearly hear our heater kicking on, the tv next door and my kid’s music through her headphones. It’s also quite long for a woman’s ear canal which makes it uncomfortable. This is not safe enough for a concert between the crowd cheering and the music. Maybe these were more effective and better made years ago? But the ones we received were terrible.

The Etymotic Research ER20XS High-Fidelity Earplugs are an excellent choice for anyone looking for quality hearing protection in loud environments. Whether you're attending a concert, riding a motorcycle, or flying on an airplane, these earplugs can help prevent hearing damage while maintaining sound quality. One of the standout features of these earplugs is their high-fidelity sound reduction. Unlike traditional foam earplugs, which can muffle sound and alter its quality, the ER20XS earplugs use a specialized filter to attenuate sound evenly across all frequencies. This means you can still hear music and speech clearly, but at a safer volume. The earplugs come in a standard fit with a clear stem and clear/frost design, making them discreet and easy to wear in any setting. The stem is also long enough to allow for easy removal, even when your fingers are wet or slippery. Another great feature of the ER20XS earplugs is their sensitivity protection. They are designed to reduce sound levels by approximately 20 decibels, which can help prevent noise-induced hearing loss. They are also a great option for anyone with sensitive ears who may experience discomfort in loud environments. Overall, I highly recommend the Etymotic Research ER20XS High-Fidelity Earplugs for anyone looking for high-quality hearing protection in loud environments. They offer excellent sound reduction while maintaining sound quality, and their sensitivity protection can help prevent long-term hearing damage.

目前還沒實際到演唱會之類的場合嘗試，不過在房間內嘗試後，外面的聲音也可清楚聽到

I purchased these ear plugs along with the Ear Peace high fidelity hearing protection plugs. I ride a naked style motorcycle and experience excessive wind noise every day. (Despite what they say, all helmets are subject to excessive wind noise at highway speeds, just to different degrees based on design.) First off, these ear plugs look cool. Doesn't really matter in my ear, or under my helmet, but when I have them hanging over my jacket via the provided lanyard they look cool. The first thing I did when I opened the package, after admiring how cool they looked, was try them on. Obviously. They slide in very easily and fit snug - the firm base makes it easy to control insert angle and prevent applying to much pressure and hurting yourself. The little pull tab worked as designed to get the ear plugs out, but I found it a little tricky to get the right pressure to get them to pop out. The lanyard does this for me, and with the string, you get plenty of leverage if you need it. I recommend switching to the lanyard immediately. The fit was very comfortable and the first few time I used them I couldn't help but smile. The amount of clarity that these retain while in your ear is mind blowing if you are used to foam ear plugs. It really is exactly like just turning down the volume of everyday life around you. Some frequencies are muffled a little bit, but overall the sound quality is exceptional. I was worried they would be uncomfortable inside my helmet with the large plastic base. This was a non-issue after putting my helmet on and realizing they are seated comfortably inside the ear and do not stick out far enough to bump into anything. Chatting with people over my Bluetooth speakers sounds great, even at highway speeds. Voices are not muffled or sound out of place. If the ear plugs are not properly inserted you will probably notice a resonance in the lower frequencies. It's not a painful sound but the lower sounds have extra buzziness added to them. Just pull over and adjust the plugs appropriately or even continue to ride - I never found it uncomfortable. These were my top pick between the two, I'd recommend these to anyone looking to try a pair of reusable ear plugs! Nothing but praise for these!

Muy satisfecho con el producto. Atenúa el sonido sin distorsionar nada. Merece la pena lo que cuestan. Tienen mejor rendimiento que los Loop a la hora de atenuar sin distorsionar. Un 10.

I always carry these with me. Very confortable to wear for long hours. Excellent noise reduction

Poor...very small and ineffective..