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

I use these several times a week, mowing the lawn, trimming, on flights, at concerts, with the angle grinder, SDS hammer drill, you name it. Pretty much any time I know it's going to be loud, these go in first. That versatility alone makes them worth having around the house. Fit is comfortable and they stay in place no matter what I'm doing, no constant readjusting or worrying about them falling out. The sound reduction is noticeable too, things still sound natural, just quieter, which is exactly what you want from a high fidelity earplug instead of that muffled, underwater feeling cheaper ones give you. You can still hold a normal conversation with them in, which is a nice bonus when you're at a concert or around people and don't want to feel completely cut off. The real win for me is no more ringing in my ears at night after yard work, something that used to happen constantly before I started using these. They're easy to clean, reusable, and the small size means they're barely noticeable once they're in. The carrying case is compact too, easy to keep on me without being a hassle, and great value when you consider how often I reach for these. Genuinely a must have if you're regularly around loud equipment, flights, or concerts. Highly recommend.

Wore them to a rock concert where I was sitting fairly close to the stage and was amazed at how much it filtered out BG noise while still giving me clarity to enjoy the music. I felt very protected and had a great time. I think the inside of one of my ears is weird so it kinda hurt having it in but it was tolerable.

Comparison review: I got a pair of Eargasms - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GQMZ1DG/ and the Etymotic ER20XS-SMF-P....es..... - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RM6Q9XW/ as a higher Db upgrade from my earasers - https://www.amazon.com/Earasers-HEM001-Musicians-Plugs-Medium/dp/B00E2D9HAA/ (shown with a "refresh kit" that included the blue carrying case that I've had for a little over a year - so yeah, it looks a little banged up. I ordered mediums, and got the small refresh kit to try the other size The smalls worked better for me.) Sound wise, the Etymotics smoothly reduce volume across the board at a noticeable increase in reduction from the Earasures, but not as much more as I'd hoped. The eargasms muddy the high end and don't dampen the bass as much - so they don't deliver on the flat response promised, and make it harder to understand people (not something I can deal with for my usage case). Comfort wise, I'm kind of mixed on the new two. The eargasms have the softer tips, but prying them out of my ears (there's nothing visible, but also nothing to hold on to in order to pull them out) left my ears sore. The softer silicone tips here also create a suction strong enough to hurts my ear drums when being worn. Neither compare at all to the earasers. The single oval shaped tip is just... comfortable. More comfortable than any earbud I've ever put in. Somehow the oval shape on them makes them work wonders. There's no real "pressure" on the sides of your ears. I won't say you'll forget you have them in, but you absolutely can once you've gotten used to them. Sizing is a small problem - the mediums are too big for me (and are hard to put in), but the smalls are perfect - but do have to be inserted deeply. There's no suction though, so no ear drum pain (that I got with both the eargasms and the etymotics - but it was far more pronounced with the eargasms). Visually, the Eargams are cleaner - the pull tab from the Etymotics sticks out and is slightly visible (but it also lets you pull them out. The earasers though.... they're totally invisible (with the small tips for me. The little plastic pull stick rests nicely behind/along the inside of my tragus (thanks Google images). With the medium tips, the little plastic pull stick... sticks out just enough to be seen, but is still far more inconspicuous than the Etymotics pull tab). This is all based on looking in a mirror and turning my head. I couldn't see the eargasms at all (from behind, the blue filter probably shows) - which was a huge downside when I needed to get them out and couldn't find anything to grab by touch. The Etymotics pull tab was clearly visible. Per the packaging, the Eargasms are rated at 12db, and the Etymotics are 13db. So the eargasms are basically an inferior product all the way around. The Earasers are 19db peak (printed on the box), but there's a label on the back of the package says "5db" because of the way they reduce sound (and the db rating not accurately describing how much sound is being reduced). Still, what I'm trying to block out is a constant very loud fan noise - and they're not doing it for me - hence the search for an upgrade. So... with all that in mind, I don't really like the Etymotics. I've never really been fond of triple flanges - they make my ears kind of itch where the 2nd 2 flanges "pull back" after insertion. The Eargasms are more comfortable in that department, but the softer silicone "gives" a little more creating that painful suction on the ear drums. So, yeah, possibly I'm just putting them in too far, but if I don't, the filter hits the front of my ear and isn't as comfortable either, and I don't get a proper seal. So I think I've been ruined by the Earasers and can't really wear any other earplugs any more (except the foam ones in emergencies). The only downside to the Earasers is their poor performance with the fan noise. Both the Etymotics and the Eargasms are slightly better in this area, but due to the comfort issues from the triple flanges, I don't think I'll be able to use either of them most of the day. Earasers does offer higher DB filters on their website (but not Amazon), and I think I'll harass their support to see if I can get a set. That's probably the best solution for me right now. So... if you can save up for the Earasers, do that. If not, spend the extra couple dollars on the Etymotics.

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.

Imo these are comfortable to wear for hours on end: I do a few times a week. They are relatively easy to put in and take out, even while wearing thin gloves. I've never had one fall out. Make sure the seal properly in the ear canal, i have to tilt my head away, open my mouth, and give it a little twist. First pair I had the largest silicon tips both ripped apart after a few months. Keep in mind this was heavy daily use (manufacturing engineer that spends a lot of time on the shop floor). They were exposed to heat, dirt, grease, you name it. Fwiw they held up pretty well. On the noisy shop floor I can't tell how loud I am speaking while wearing them. Apparently I sound much louder in my head than I do to others: be aware of this. The second pair I had met their gruesome end when the cord got wrapped around it and pulled so tightly that it severed the plastic in half. That one was my fault. Noise reduction is good overall. These will help prevent ringing in your ears. In terms of music be aware it does color the sound quite a lot. The highs are basically gone. Mids are where these shine: they're present just lessened, this seems to be what they were aiming for. Bass is brought forward and at times is dangerously close to a hollow-booming-tunnel type sound that is not pleasant. The mids and lows of vocals are brought out but seem... different. Again the vocal highs are just gone. Also note that hi-hats are nearly muted. Bottom line, these are decent for saving your hearing. They're comfortable enough to wear for hours (ymmv as ears do). Very colored sound, no highs.

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.

Live and learn. Take a pass on this product and instead purchase the style of foam earplugs with a rounded end and extra long length, which fit farther in the ear canal and do a better job of reducing sound levels. This ER20XS is an expensive lesson in "buyer beware". First, despite repeated mention in the listing about a 20 decibel sound reduction and despite the "20" in the product name itself, the actual noise reduction rating is only 13 decibels according to the EPA required label on the package. That is peanuts and not enough for any kind of significant protection. The Moldex brand of foam plugs that I prefer have a 33 decibel EPA rating! Second, the fit of these plugs is not great due to the rigid nature of the design. Unlike foam, which conforms to your ear canal, these plugs rely on three cones and some luck for fit. I found them painful to wear, especially in one ear, and because the fit does not conform perfectly the sound reduction will be less than even the 13 decibels. I bought the standard fit, but I couldn't wear them for more than a few minutes and any movement of my jaw made them dig in even more painfully. Third, the whole idea of a more natural reduction in sound levels allowing high frequencies to still be heard is marginal at best. Honestly, I think it's the sound leaks which provide more high frequency sound than it is the product design. Either way, it certainly wasn't enough to justify the poor protection and painful fit, not to mention the price. Look, I already have hearing loss and tinnitus, so take my word for it--good protection is necessary. This product is not what you need. For the same price you can get a whole box of Moldex Pura-Fit foam plugs, or similar. I'm disappointed I wasted my money.

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.

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..