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Etymotic High Fidelity Earplugs ER20XS Large Fit 1 pair Polybag Packaging
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
503
Old Reviews
259
Unverified
13
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17.01 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 231 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound Quality
82loud, hearing, noise, concerts, concert
+90%
-10%
" ... As far as both my son and I could tell, these earplugs did absolutely nothing to attenuate sound. ... "
" ... Sound was not noticeably better than foam acoustic plugs that cost a fraction of the price. ... "
" ... These do muffle sound a bit but they're a million times better than foam ear plugs and easy to insert and take out unlike foam ones and I find them quite comfy. ... "
" ... Reduce sound level only a little, so good for stated purpose (concerts etc). ... "
" ... If you go to a lot of concerts - especially loud rock and heavy metal shows, these are simply a must-have. ... "
" ... These earplugs help protecting my hearing, especially when I need to move around and get closer to the DJ's speakers searching for the best angles for my shots. ... "
" ... +These sound better ... "
" ... Still pushed sound thru but cut the hard stuff. ... "
Comfort
76earplugs, uncomfortable, ear, concerts, ear plugs
+61%
-39%
" ... If you want to save your ears at super loud concerts and enjoy the music better, get a pair of these! ... "
" ... They fit comfortably for extended periods of time, and allow me to hear what’s going on almost as if I had no earplugs in at all. ... "
" ... Heard every note of the concert, but no ringing ears for hours afterwards. ... "
" ... I've had a pair of these for several years and they were still in perfect shape but i had to reorder cause I finally lost them. ... These do muffle sound a bit but they're a million times better than foam ear plugs and easy to insert and take out unlike foam ones and I find them quite comfy. ... "
" ... Not only do these protect your ears and prevent ringing and tinnitus (so you'll be able to listen to music the day after the concert too), they make live music sound objectively better. ... Instead of feeling the sound batter your eardrums into oblivion, you feel it resonate in your whole body. ... I got this pair to replace to my worn out Etymotics with the long stem. ... "
" ... -Less comfortable than ETY Plugs ... Get these for sound fidelity, get the ETY Plugs for a more comfortable fit. ... "
" ... I must have purchased a couple dozen etymotic earplugs great for actually hearing music while protecting your ears. ... "
" ... Comfortable for extended wear. ... "
Fit
29plugs, ears, ear canal, stem, helmet
+66%
-34%
" ... Get these for sound fidelity, get the ETY Plugs for a more comfortable fit. ... "
" ... The pull tab protrudes slightly, but you can rest the tab at the bottom of your ear and it's practically invisible, or you can remove the pull tab . ... "
" ... Fit - I have different ear canals so one fits perfectly but the other a bit less perfect and kind of needed the bud to be modified, but I managed. ... "
" ... The best plugs that exist for universal fit. ... "
" ... The case is nice and will slip easily into my purse. ... "
" ... I use them while riding a motorcycle and they don't hit the helmet from the inside which is nice. ... "
" ... I have tiny ears and I usually can't fit any kind of rubber headphone earbuds in my ears, but these fit surprisingly well. ... "
" ... The standard size was the best fit but it's good to be sure. ... "
Volume
28volume, hear, hearing, talking, reducing
+86%
-14%
" ... If you go to a lot of concerts - especially loud rock and heavy metal shows, these are simply a must-have. ... "
" ... These earplugs helped reduce the volume without distorting the sound. ... "
" ... I could hear the concert and hear afterwards. ... "
" ... I finally have a volume control for life without sacrificing clarity - this doesn't block all sound but makes things less intense while still clear. ... "
" ... The whole spectrum is lower in volume, and most of the sound range stays clear. ... "
" ... We have used these through three TSO concerts and many musicals, and they block the extreme levels but allow you to hear the person sitting next to you to carry on a conversation. ... "
" ... I also use them when in loud places, such as sporting events. ... They lower the volume but still allow you to hear people easily. ... "
" ... They made a world of a difference for the protection of my ears and the comfort it hence provided from protecting them from the loud volumes! ... "
Build Quality
25string, foam, plugs, foam plugs, earplugs
+56%
-44%
" ... If you go to a lot of concerts - especially loud rock and heavy metal shows, these are simply a must-have. ... "
" ... Let's me hear more, is more comfortable and has a cooler case. ... "
" ... -Less comfortable than ETY Plugs ... "
" ... Compared to foam earplugs or those cheapy ones that are just silicon with no plastic plug, these are amazing. ... "
" ... Finally got to try these out at a heavy metal concert. ... "
" ... They are comfortable in my ears and they come with a small carrying case. ... "
" ... These work much better for me than foam plugs. ... "
" ... The little tab helps a lot in that case. ... "
Call quality
20talking, hearing, talk, concert, clearly
+95%
-5%
" ... he could hear his voice and his band mates so clearly. ... "
" ... I could hear the concert and hear afterwards. ... "
" ... When this one was over there wasn't any ringing in my ears, and my hearing is clear. ... "
" ... Wonderful when I am charting at work - I can hear what I need to but not get too terribly distracted. ... "
" ... Zero problems hearing the person next to you ... no need to take out of conversation. ... "
" ... I got up and held a small conversation with my boyfriend and I was able to hear him clearly and it was only a tad quieter than normal volume. ... "
" ... The sound quality is still great, and you can hear people talking clearly (just not as loud!) ... "
" ... It makes the music much more tolerable and I'm able to hear my customers when they are talking to me. ... "
Price
13money, waste, worth, wasted, paid
+54%
-46%
" ... Highest quality for price. ... "
" ... Westone WR-20s are a far superior product for the same price. ... "
" ... totally worth it! ... "
" ... I've paid more, I've paid less. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the investment ... "
Headphones
11plugs, ear canal, tips, smallest, small
+91%
-9%
" ... Wanted the smallest earphone plugs as possible. ... "
" ... The earplugs were fine if you have a normal ear canal. ... "
" ... These are great ear plugs and they work as advertised. ... "
" ... First pair of semi-professional ear plugs, so I have no point of reference for other products, but I love the quality of sound that comes through with the lowered volume. ... "
" ... I really like these ear plugs. ... "
" ... I have Etymotic in-ear headphones (HF5) and the ear tips are interchangeable, which is nice. ... "
" ... I find out for myself since I needed some new ear plugs. ... Comparing these to my disposable $1 ear plugs, my dollar store ear plugs felt and sounded better. ... "
" ... Good ear plugs! ... "
Size
10standard, purse, plugs, little, larger size
+100%
" ... I needed something discreet. ... "
" ... They come with a neat little carrying case that I would buy alone. ... "
" ... The case is nice and will slip easily into my purse. ... "
" ... I carry these earplugs with me everywhere I go, and I recommend them to all of my friends. ... "
" ... I own these in both standard fit and large. ... "
" ... I carry these plugs everywhere. ... "
" ... These are pretty comfortable but I don't find the included carry case to be very portable. ... "
" ... When going to a big bar or a crowded gathering of drunk people these are in my pocket ready to go. ... "
Design
10made, earplugs, discreet, sticking, ears
+70%
-30%
" ... I needed something discreet. ... These plugs are clear and discreet. ... "
" ... The functional part of the earplugs is great, just as good as the previous version, if not better. ... "
" ... The flush back looks less obvious sticking out of your ears, and they seem to be easier to put in. ... "
" ... They look great. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 17.01 grams
Size: 100 meters
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