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Etymotic ETY Plugs High Fidelity Earplugs Standard Fit Frost Tip
Last Updated: December 9, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.5
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22.68 grams
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Comfort
297earplugs, ear plugs, foam, concerts, ear
+67%
-33%
" ... They are comfortable, They dampen evenly sharp and sudden noises. ... "
" ... They pop in to my ears easily, and stay put once the are in there. ... "
" ... my hearing feels protected when sound checking and playing trumpet loudly. ... "
" ... I always bring these to concerts to protect my ears. ... "
" ... The best ear plugs for the right price. ... "
" ... I would test this out with the string first and make sure the fit is good for your ears (I usually don't use them). ... I would recommend the blue color because if they do fall out, you can easily spot them on the ground. ... Or clear your ears! ... "
" ... Big upgrade over the foam ones I used to use. ... "
" ... they are so comfy and always saves my ears for the annual 3-day music festival. ... "
Sound Quality
188concert, sound quality, block, hear, noise
+73%
-27%
" ... Sounded great and I did not have a headache after the concert. ... "
" ... It doesnt muffle sounds, you can hear music. ... "
" ... Instead of muffled sound, I heard every bit of music just as if it were all playing at precisely mixed levels, just with the volume turned down to a manageable decibel level. ... "
" ... They block out a lot of the sound while still allowing you to clearly hear what's going on. ... "
" ... They protect your hearing without muffling the sound. ... "
" ... I wore it at a concert, however I don’t really feel like it cancels that much noise. ... "
" ... Fit comfortably, and reduce noise. ... "
" ... They help block the overall noise, so during conversation, I can actually hear voices better! ... "
Fit
148ear plugs, ear, plugs, foam, earplugs
+72%
-28%
" ... Best ear protection around! ... "
" ... Good earplugs, performed well but the fit was not as good as I expected ... "
" ... Wore these while attending multiple concerts and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of sound at the concert and hearing protection. ... "
" ... I go to many concerts and I can easily put them in my pocket and protect my hearing. ... "
" ... I was glad I didn't get the large version as they fit my ears perfectly. ... "
" ... For reference, my son is 9 and my daughter is 12 and the standard size fit them perfectly. ... "
" ... I can't use these plugs with my motorcycle helmet but the free carrying case that comes with the plugs is the best. ... I prefer Pin Lock plugs for use with my motorcycle. ... The Eytomonics are the easiest plugs to insert and remove. ... "
" ... Perfect fit right go deep into ear yet safely and the very effectively block out all noise ... "
Volume
80volume, hear, concert, concerts, earplugs
+79%
-21%
" ... My hearing isn't super acute, but a lot of pitches and tones bother me at certain decibels, and these are nice to make it a little more tolerable. ... "
" ... After I left the concert I could hear everything normally without having to have people speak louder or repeat themselves. ... "
" ... It's like having a volume knob for the world around you. ... "
" ... works well - makes loudness less without diminishing quality of sound. ... "
" ... Obviously the volume of sound is much quieter, but I am still able to hear the nuisances and details of what I am playing, as well as what is around me. ... "
" ... Also nice to have in loud places when you want to take a nap. ... "
" ... Very good quality, fits my ears and really lowers the volume. ... "
" ... These plugs are comfortable and do a good job diminishing volume without over-muffling the sound. ... "
Call quality
58hearing, talking, able to hear, could still hear, clearly
+79%
-21%
" ... You can still hear what's going on around you but these help prevent aggravation and anxiety. ... "
" ... You can hear your notes alot better and still carry a conversation. ... "
" ... Still able to have conversations and hear other person. ... "
" ... I can hear both the music and the person standing right next to me without them having to yell. ... "
" ... The even more amazing thing is that I could actually understand the conversations around me BETTER than without the plugs! ... "
" ... I can still hear everything relatively clearly, considering everything is a bit softer. ... "
" ... Now I can hear properly. ... "
" ... I could talk and still hear my sister though when we were talking so that was great too! ... "
Build Quality
40string, plugs, metal, stem, silicone
+48%
-53%
" ... Unfortunately the new set fell apart immediately and is far poorer made. ... "
" ... Its came broken:( ... "
" ... I made the mistake of not using their weird necklace connector thing and just putting them in like a normal person would put in an earbud. ... "
" ... The little protruding piece to pull them out is very slippery. ... "
" ... Used 20x times before the silicone ripped. ... "
" ... I don't know if something weird is happening when they go back inside their little case, but they have become slightly misshapen over time and my ears still ring a little after wearing them in loud environments. ... "
" ... Due to the issues with the plastic stem and the helmet, I am not willing to try ordering a larger size. ... "
" ... These were too hard and stiff for my liking. ... I bought the standard size which did not fit right at all because they were not in any way flexible or pliable. ... "
Noise Cancellation
35reduction, block, noise cancellation, background noise, reducing
+66%
-34%
" ... I wore it to a few concerts and it reduced the noise level to a comfortable level for me. ... "
" ... This by far, is the best noise cancelling ear plugs I’ve owned. ... "
" ... If you want to try some quality noise cancellation start with these. ... "
" ... As for the sound blocking they are great. ... "
" ... 100% great for noise cancelling. ... "
" ... Blocks sound very well. ... "
" ... They are comfortable, easy to put in, low profile, and offer a good amount of noise cancellation. ... "
" ... Great for eliminating wind noise on the Harley. ... "
Price
34waste of money, worth, money, waste your money, paid
+65%
-35%
" ... I paid a lot of money to go to the concert, and i paid a pretty decent price for these dumb earplugs too. ... "
" ... The price is very reasonable. ... "
" ... I would have to say well worth the money. ... "
" ... Pretty nice for the ten bucks that I paid. ... "
" ... I have had these for a few years and for the price point they are great! ... "
" ... Totally worth it. ... "
" ... Completely worth the price. ... "
" ... They're a very good deal for the price. ... "
Size
30size, convenient, carrying case, carry, keep
+80%
-20%
" ... They have a small carry pouch and a cord they can attach to if you want to keep them around your neck for convenience. ... "
" ... Reordering the standard size. ... "
" ... Now I carry those and these ... "
" ... This product comes in a nice tiny case so you don't lose them. ... "
" ... The large fit size made a huge difference. ... "
" ... I'm petite and bought the small ones. ... "
" ... Have bought many of these (only because I keep misplacing them), convenient carry case and I really like that they have the string between them so I can keep them around my neck while not near music. ... "
" ... the small is pretty small id go with the large to be safe. ... "
Band
28practice, hear the band, bands, ringing, marching band
+82%
-18%
" ... The sound was so much better I would leave them both in for all the bands where we got anywhere near the stage. ... "
" ... Daughter uses it for flute/band as recommended by teacher and she is really pleased with these earplugs ... "
" ... Bought these for my son for marching band and he loves them. ... "
" ... They helped with crowd noise and I could hear the band better. ... "
" ... My son is in the high school band and is always by the percussion section. ... "
" ... I am a Band Teacher and these are great for my general field and class warm-up time. ... "
" ... Daughter uses it for flute/band as recommended by teacher and she is really pleased with these earplugs ... "
" ... I bought the earplugs for my son who is a percussionist in a Jr High band. ... "
Product Reliability
27years, pair, lost, defective, years ago
+67%
-33%
" ... bought a second pair after losing the first. ... "
" ... Used them for the first time at a concert last week. ... "
" ... My Dr years ago suggested that I use earplugs during certain times of the year. ... "
" ... A year ago I bought the ER20's and DownBeats. ... "
" ... Should've gotten these years ago! ... "
" ... The Ety's worked pretty good too. ... "
" ... But they lasted through 6 months of almost daily use, which is pretty impressive. ... "
" ... Worked so well! ... "
Returns
25returned, returns, return policy, refund, returning
+4%
-96%
" ... Wish I can return, but they don't accept the return. ... "
" ... Returned for refund. ... "
" ... What's worse is that I cannot return it for a refund. ... "
" ... I would have returned them after the first couple of tries but returns are NOT accepted for this item. ... "
" ... The worst part is I can't even return them, though they don't work. ... "
" ... I should have returned them but I didn't. ... "
" ... I thought a part was broken, but seller did not respond to my inquiries. ... "
" ... And, of course, you can't return them. ... "
Cables
17plugs, neck, attach, putting, lose
+76%
-24%
" ... I suppose I can use the case and cord for another brand of earplugs that actually fit. ... "
" ... They have a small carry pouch and a cord they can attach to if you want to keep them around your neck for convenience. ... "
" ... Plus the cord helps when you want to take them out for a few minutes without putting them completely up. ... "
" ... I like the cord attached to them. ... "
" ... Love that they come with the cord to wear around the neck. ... "
" ... The plugs are great - they do the job. ... "
" ... I love that there is a removable cord to connect the two plugs if you’re clumsy like me and would easily lose such a small item. ... "
" ... These plugs work very well to mute the sound. ... "
For Running
15earplugs, wear, earbuds, gym, ears
+80%
-20%
" ... Really helped my ears during Ultra Music Festival. ... "
" ... These earplugs are good for some activities but not for others. ... "
" ... This changed my riding comfort level. ... "
" ... This is my 2nd pair of these earbuds so I have grown to like them. ... "
" ... Great for concerts, clubs, or the gym. ... "
" ... These earplugs allow me to hear the music relatively well while protecting my ears. ... "
" ... These plugs are very comfortable to wear and I actually forgot I was wearing them until after I had left the concert and was riding home. ... "
" ... I wear these during barre class and they work well. ... "
Ease of Use
14set, easy to use, like, insert, get
+100%
" ... And I like the little "handle" that sticks out that makes it so easy to pop in and out. ... "
" ... But they're easy to lose. ... "
" ... I kept the pouch on my keys, which I clip to a belt loop, for easy access. ... "
" ... With these it's a simple insert and you are set. ... "
" ... These are very easy to put in and out. ... "
" ... out tube for easy removal. ... "
" ... easy to use and fit fine ... "
" ... With these it's a simple insert and you are set. ... "
Frequencies
12mids, frequencies, earplugs, muffled, lows
+75%
-25%
" ... These are not your father's earplugs, no muffled highs and mids. ... "
" ... I could hear all frequencies equally well. ... "
" ... But more importantly, the lows, mids and highs come through in proper proportions. ... "
" ... when it's moderately load or I really want to hear the vocals I go with these ... "
" ... Great product -- it really does allow nearly all of the fidelity of the music to come through (just a slight dulling of the highs, but it's minor). ... "
" ... I love hearing live music in these because they only dampen the sounds (mostly highs and mids which in live settings are usually too loud for my ears) and I can still hold a conversation with people around me. ... "
" ... Fairly equally brought the sound down without distorting it and making EQ muffled. ... "
" ... The highs sound clear and the bass is toned down a notch when wearing these. ... "
Earbuds
12ear, buds, tried, standard size, ear canal
+75%
-25%
" ... Great ear plugs. ... "
" ... "Standard size fits most ear canals." ... "
" ... These ear plugs are AWESOME!!! ... "
" ... Very good ear plugs. ... "
" ... Best high fidelity ear plugs going. ... "
" ... Also, they fit great, and this is coming from a person who never has any luck with ear buds. ... "
" ... Great ear plugs for concerts that won't muffle or distort the sound. ... "
Marketplace
11seller, advertised, review, returns, ones
+45%
-55%
" ... I thought a part was broken, but seller did not respond to my inquiries. ... "
" ... Not the 20dB as advertised. ... "
" ... Worst purchase I made on amazon this year so far ... "
" ... Seller does not accept returns. ... "
" ... BEWARE NO RETURNS/REFUNDS POLICY. ... "
" ... all these good reviews are fake. ... "
For Kids
10concert, son, daughter, school, pair
+100%
" ... I am a woodworking teacher in a K-12 school. ... "
" ... I bought these for me and my daughter since we were attending a BTS concert. ... "
" ... He loves them. ... "
" ... My kids like to “practice” with me . ... "
" ... Purchased for my Autistic child - works very well to dampen noises that she is sensitive to. ... "
" ... My kids love them when they come with to a concert. ... "
" ... My son uses the for pep rallies. ... "
" ... Good for school ... "
Capacity
10loud, house, family, venues, members
+90%
-10%
" ... It was cool being able to keep these in even after leaving the engine room and still be able to talk talk to people, don’t have to take them off and on everytime I go in and out. ... "
" ... I'll be ordering some more in the future for family members ... "
" ... One of family members snores LOUD and these are the cure. ... "
" ... I even used them in a haunted house once to prevent sensory overload. ... "
" ... Never leave home without. ... "
" ... Great for the Subway, buses, trains, loud bars and restaurants. ... "
" ... I've got several pairs for the whole family. ... "
" ... I go see live music about once a month - everything from arena concerts to small standing room only venues. ... "
Bass
9wearing, ears, concerts, vocals, rattles
+33%
-67%
" ... 1) Poor sound quality - I went to a rock show last night wearing these, and the guitars were insanely muffled, it was practically bass, drums, and vocals only with the occasional riff or solo cutting through. ... "
" ... I got these to help with the deep bass that rattles my ears at concerts. ... I honestly couldn't really tell that much of a difference in the sound, but they didn't keep the bass from hurting my ears. ... "
" ... For the first few songs I didn't wear these plugs, then I put them on because I was concerned over the bass pounding my eardrums. ... What I found is that whatever harsh high or booming lows exist are attenuated. ... "
" ... I got there, put them in and had a great time, but literally could not hear anything over the awfully loud bass. ... This product does not work well when there is any sort of bass near it and doesn't drown things out uniformly as it says. ... "
Cleaning
8little, cleaning, clean, wax, vacuum
+63%
-38%
" ... Comparing them with it on and off is like putting your ear next to a vacuum cleaner and being 2 rooms away from it. ... "
" ... The carrying packet they come in is nice to help keep track of them and keep them clean. ... "
" ... Speech is a little muffled and you do have to clean these carefully, but I can’t live without them. ... "
" ... The white tips have discoloured from my earwax and even with some light cleaning at the end of every concert, it doesn't go away. ... "
" ... I clean them off after each use and I have been able to use the same pair on a weekly basis (excepting the summer) for a little over a year now. ... "
Cover
7carrying case, little, convenient, chain, small
+100%
" ... If you store them in the little pouch they come with, they should last quite awhile. ... "
" ... They have a small carry pouch and a cord they can attach to if you want to keep them around your neck for convenience. ... "
" ... I also like the carrying case. ... "
" ... Great little pouch. ... "
" ... Great for concerts, movies, and more, with a nice carrying case. ... "
Design
6well, nice, looks, look, know
+50%
-50%
" ... I know it'd look goofy, but the necklace thing looks way goofier, so just making a longer stem should be the obvious move from a design standpoint. ... "
" ... It discolors quickly and looks unattractive. ... "
" ... I don't know if something weird is happening when they go back inside their little case, but they have become slightly misshapen over time and my ears still ring a little after wearing them in loud environments. ... "
Gaming
5games
+100%
" ... I wear them for games, concerts, movies. ... "
" ... I didn't know what a game changer these would be. ... "
" ... best in the game ... "
Sleep Tracking
5use, sleeping, loud, long, block
+40%
-60%
" ... My husband bought these for me, assuming they would be OK to sleep in. ... "
" ... The length is too long if you sleep sideways. ... "
Headphones
5sound, playing, use, sound quality, plugs
+80%
-20%
" ... I've even started using them with my Bose ANR headphones when commuting in the back, the sound quality is still great and between the Bose ANR technology and these little guys it's dead silent when nothing is playing. ... "
" ... With foam earplugs the sound gets muffled so much I end up just plugging one ear and leaving the other exposed to damage from too much volume. ... "
" ... comfortable and I can ear people talk pretty clearly. ... "
" ... Great ear plugs for concerts that won't muffle or distort the sound. ... "
Hair
5plugs, foam, way, hair, earplugs
+100%
" ... They aren't going to drown out a jet engine, but they really cut the edge off at a concert. ... "
" ... They cut the decibels without cutting sound quality. ... "
" ... On a job site or cutting the grass, that is a good thing, but when you actually want to hear what is happening, that's bad. ... "
" ... They are great once the tip of them gets cut off. ... "
" ... These definitely cut some of the harsh sounds out and yet still allow good quality sound in. ... "
Color
4blue, white, ones
+75%
-25%
" ... But the white were less comfortable than the gray. ... "
" ... Love the blue color they come in! ... "
" ... I would recommend the blue color because if they do fall out, you can easily spot them on the ground. ... "
Overall performance
4really
+100%
" ... Really does the job. ... "
" ... These dona great job. ... "
" ... These really do the job. ... "
Delivery
4delivery, received, fast
+100%
" ... Quick delivery, great product ... "
" ... Delivered on time and as advertised. ... "
" ... excellent product, fast delivery ... "
For Travel
3wear, earplugs, sleep, foam, airplane
+67%
-33%
" ... Planes, Zumba classes, large crowds where people Shout to talk, concerts . ... "
" ... It is easy to open and close and helped me keep track of the earplugs while traveling. ... "
Controls
3like, song, knob, earplugs, around
+100%
" ... It's like having a volume knob for the world around you. ... "
" ... These earplugs do a pretty good job of lowering all frequency levels, like having a volume knob on the sound around you. ... "
" ... I thought I'd test it out to see if I actually needed these and 10 seconds into the first song the opener was playing I was reaching for the ear plugs in my pocket. ... "
Video Playback
3+100%
" ... Wore them to a parade which worked out great, and they really helped watching movies in the theater as well. ... "
" ... i use it when at movies and live concerts. ... "
" ... These work like a charm and take the edge off big time so I can enjoy the movie! ... "
Product As Described
3works, described
+67%
-33%
" ... They work as described . ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Storage
3standard, size, regular, need, fit
+100%
" ... i wish i had known "standard fit" was the regular size. ... "
" ... The storage case is also really useful. ... "
" ... Everything comes in a little case for safe and easy storage that you can just throw in your bag and go! ... "
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Specifications
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Weight: 22.68 grams
Size: 100 meters