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Etymotic Research ER20XS High Fidelity Earplugs Concerts Musicians Airplanes Motorcycles Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection Standard Fit Clear Stem Clear Frost
Last Updated: February 13, 2022 (Refresh Now)
6.8
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Comfort
82ear plugs, ear, foam, helmet, canal
+62%
-38%
" ... I ordered the standard fit and they are quite comfortable in my small ears. ... I removed the pull tags because they sort of got in the way and I have no trouble removing the earplugs without them. ... "
" ... Great for shows if you want to feel the bass near speakers and not blow your ears out. ... "
" ... I've been using these for years under my motorcycle helmet, and I love them. ... Ive also worn them to the drag races and they work great. ... "
" ... They fit very comfortably, I haven’t had any issues with them falling out. ... "
" ... I had to take them off and replace them with some foam tips that I use with earbuds. ... What is strange is that the regular er20 works great with my ears. ... These tips are quite different. ... "
" ... These are the first ear plugs I've worn to a concert. ... They did a great job of lowering the volume to a comfortable level. ... "
" ... I have relatively smaller ears, and the smaller size fits me well. ... "
" ... The comfort seems like your standard ear plugs. ... I was in the front row of a concert and had no issues being able to hear the music without the ringing in the ear afterwards. ... "
Sound
56loud, hearing, earplugs, sound quality, volume
+84%
-16%
" ... This one, smaller venue, bigger speakers, but the Etymotics reduced the sound to a manageable, still enjoyable level. ... "
" ... I have sensitive hearing and these are an excellent solution to reduce the volume, but not the quality, of loud sounds. ... "
" ... Great for shows if you want to feel the bass near speakers and not blow your ears out. ... "
" ... They allow in music from a sound system really well also. ... "
" ... Great for motorsports and music venues because you can still hear everything. ... "
" ... I personally use these for hearing protection during concerts, and have found that the music sounds better with them in. ... They reduce the overall sound of the environment, but the music sticks out slightly more than the crowd (in my experience). ... "
" ... These earplugs are very effective in lowering the noise level of a concert without distorting the original sound. ... At high speeds, it is much more useful and protective against harsh wind noise. ... "
" ... Social locations with loud music? ... "
Size
56ear plugs, earplugs, foam, canal, plugs
+64%
-36%
" ... These work better, have 3 different ear attachments to maximize comfort, tether together with an included cinch cord, have a pull tab attached to the plugs so you can remove from your ear more easily, and comes with a much nicer case. ... "
" ... Carry these daily. ... "
" ... Use these at work in large crowded venues. ... "
" ... I love these for any live event where I need to protect my ears. ... "
" ... Sound is quieter but not muffled like you would find with foam ear plugs. ... "
" ... Have used a lot of different ear plugs. ... They hold a seal very well which is very important, and are very sturdy. ... "
" ... I love going to rock and heavy metal concerts and got these buds to help protect my hearing. ... "
" ... These ear plugs do a good job at what you would expect. ... "
Body
26earplugs, hard plastic, carrying case, carry, string
+62%
-38%
" ... They hold a seal very well which is very important, and are very sturdy. ... "
" ... I carry these around with me on my keychain all the time and it’s amazing how many times i realized I needed them in my daily life. ... "
" ... Carry these daily. ... "
" ... top shelf quality-tanks for the bargain.will be back. ... "
" ... It is actually easier to carry on conversations with other people while wearing these in noisy environments. ... They survive rides through the laundry when I've left them in my pockets! ... "
" ... I love them and will always have them in my pocket and ready to go at a show. ... "
" ... They are very discreet without the plastic tags. ... "
" ... They're no comparison for high-end custom molded earplugs but these are the best cheap(er) earplugs I have ever used. ... Carrying case is a nice addition. ... "
Usage
16riding my motorcycle, motorcycle, volume, manual, helmet
+69%
-31%
" ... I'm not suggesting they are a perfect solution, but when I listen to loud music while wearing these (especially when riding my Harley Street Glide) the music is clear and unmuffled compared to standard earplugs. ... "
" ... I use them for motorcycle riding and I find it easy to put on my helmet with these on. ... These are still my go to earplugs when riding - they are easy to put in, easy to remove, work with my helmet, and are not uncomfortable ... "
" ... These are my go-to ear plugs for running lawn equipment, mowers, chainsaws, etc. ... "
" ... My daughter is using them for playing the piccolo. ... "
" ... These make you're bike sound so good when your riding! ... "
" ... Use them on bike rides. ... "
" ... Reusable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... I love going to rock and heavy metal concerts and got these buds to help protect my hearing. ... "
Calling
14hearing, ringing, loud, conversation, concert
+100%
" ... They really are great because it muffled out stuff like loud instruments and the droid but I can still talk easily with someone next to me or hear my director giving orders. ... "
" ... They do their job well and still allow conversation. ... "
" ... I'm also able to have full conversations while the music is blaring and even helps while using a one sided headset to talk with the production booth. ... "
" ... I love that I can wear them to protect against loud noises and still hear casual conversations effortlessly. ... "
" ... Used for live music volume reduction for hearing safety. ... "
" ... Can still hear approaching cars, but great for attenuating the wind noise. ... "
" ... I was in the front row of a concert and had no issues being able to hear the music without the ringing in the ear afterwards. ... "
" ... I can actually hear voice communication and music through the speakers in my helmet much better while wearing these. ... "
Reliability
7years, losing, year, occasionally, earplugs
+71%
-29%
" ... With heavy use, it’s a good idea to replace them a few times a year, less often if only using occasionally. ... "
" ... I never even thought that maybe I'd need to replace them, but seeing that they'd turned completely yellow with age, I thought I'd invest the $12 in a new pair. ... The new ones work great and I would recommend replacing them occasionally - probably more often than once every 15 years. ... "
" ... Used these types of earplugs for 2+ years. ... "
" ... This is my second time ordering these after losing my first pair. ... "
Price
6worth the money, well worth, dollars, definitely
+100%
" ... Worth the money to protect your hearing! ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend these given their price. ... "
" ... for a price! ... "
" ... Well worth the price difference. ... "
" ... I've spent hundreds of dollars and these are probably the best I've found. ... "
" ... I love the price, quality, and overall product. ... "
Marketplace
6amazon, picture, black, works, returning
+17%
-83%
" ... Sadly this case came already broken. ... I actually tried contacting the manufacturer and got no reply. ... "
" ... Was excited when they arrived and disappointed to find out there no different then the cotton I was using. ... "
" ... didn't even take out of packaging, returned ... "
" ... These don’t come with the slim black case like in the pictures. ... "
" ... To be honest, this is an Amazon fulfillment problem and not a product problem. ... "
Cable
5plugs, neck, earplugs, thin, ear plugs
+40%
-60%
" ... I purchased because description said I would get a two plugs. ... "
" ... We received the package but the package content was the case and instructions only - no earplugs and no neck cord. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
4picture, case, black, works, problem
+25%
-75%
" ... I actually tried contacting the manufacturer and got no reply. ... "
" ... These don’t come with the slim black case like in the pictures. ... "
" ... To be honest, this is an Amazon fulfillment problem and not a product problem. ... "
Cleaning
4cleaned, clean, easy to clean, alcohol
+75%
-25%
" ... I took them out and cleaned them in between bands, and they continue to work well throughout the concert. ... "
" ... Reusable and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Keeps thwm clean and together while preventing loss. ... "
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