Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip

I had gone to a concert for the first time in awhile a few days before I ordered these. After the show I had a slight ringing in my ears for the first time ever which after 20+ years of going to shows and playing in bands put a shock up my spine. I decided in my ever advancing age that I should invest in some decent hearing protection especially since I would be moving soon and going to shows more often. I have always had issue with most earplugs and IEM as my ear canals are smaller than normal people so unless they are custom fit I tend to have a problem getting a good seal. But I had these recommended to me by many of my musician friends and for the price they were worth a shot. I made my order and in two days Amazon got them right to my door. The build quality is excellent especially for the price point. In the package was the ear plugs, a little piece of a thin rope to connect the ear plugs and allow you to not lose them if one falls out or you have them out for a moment and a carrying case. I did a quick fitting to see if they fit ok and threw them in my bag until a few weeks later when I was at a major outdoor music festival. I used the earplugs all day and part of the night for the entire weekend, through various weather changes. They performed like a champ. They have a very good ability to lower db but still give you clear sound unlike many, many other earplugs I have used throughout the years. In fact at one of the after shows I was at if I didn't have them in the entire set would have been a unlistenable mess due to the speakers being too loud. The fit was a little tight for my ears which did cause some discomfort after a extended period of time (5+ hours) and I did have a issue getting a quality seal occasionally but that it excellent for me normally. For those with normal ears should have zero problems. As for durability I believe as long as you keep them clean they should last a very long time. I have about 30 or so hours on mine so far and they look and feel brand new. I would probably change mine out after a year or so but I shall see how they hold up and report back. In my opinion you can not do much better unless you go for custom molded ear protection, which I implore any serious musician to do. But for the average concert goer these are a fantastic solution.

I have never gotten a product that I wanted to give 10 stars to. I want to give this 10 stars. I've always been sensitive to sound. We've always suspected that I'm a high-functioning autistic, something like Asperger's. My dad wears hearing aids because he's technically nearly deaf, and I've always had a slight envy for his ability to literally mute the world. I am not kidding when I say that this product does exactly what I hoped it would do - allow me to hear everything pretty much normally, but weeding out excessive noise that hurts. I seriously want to know the science behind it, because my mind is blown. It's changed my life. I don't fear loud noise. I can double-click the be next to the car to lock it when before I had to go through the doorway to put some padding between myself and the ear-piercing "BEEP!" it makes. I don't fear being around my two twin daughters, whose inability to distinguish what constitutes loud noise has for a long time made my life a living hell. No product has ever been what nearly constituts a miracle. This one, for me, is. I got the regular size - polysomething - as opposed to the clamshell one, so I guess I must have Ferengi ears, according to the other reviews. I intend to take a picture of them with a ruler in it, because it was guesswork to determine what the size might be, and that's really annoying. (Hey, I still need to do that.) I took pictures of me lying down on the pillow with them but don't see the option to upload photos. I took rough measurements with an app, too: 1 and 1/8 about longwise, and 3/18 with the wings, and 5/16 with just the hard widest part of the stem. Estimates. Not clamshell. What I find particularly interesting is that it even slides slightly out of my ears, yet stays in, and stays pretty much effective. During louder times a quick push secures safe sound. I practically forget that they're there. Occasionally there's some discomfort and pain, but it varies, and I greatly prefer that type to a known overt nightmare. THANK YOU, whoever thought of this product and made it! Update: I was going to check to see if I'd already written a review or not. I'm going to be getting another pair. I love these and I see them as a life necessity of you're sensitive to noise. I'm also try out other products too, but that doesn't make me less impressed.

I love these ear plugs (I have tinnitus and they help in loud environments), but the product description says it comes with a black cord. I ordered 3 sets and none of them came with a black cord. They did previously. The product desription needs to be updated.

These are hopefully going to save my ears when I'm 60! My dad and I are both musicians and unfortunately for him the years of performing and jamming in the family basement have killed his ears. He is literally that old guy that goes "Huh?? What did you Say?" after everything you say to him. Anyway, the theory behind these earplugs are sound (no pun intended) & reduce the damage that loud music does to your ears. Now I usually don't play to loud and I haven't gotten a chance to use these in a confined area but I did bring them to the most recent concert I attended. I had NO ringing in my ears afterwards & the company I was with did. So I know that they at least worked in the short run. As for comfort, I would say these are very similar to nice pair of ear buds. They fit comfortably in my ear and didn't move around or fall out when I was jamming out at the concert. In addition to the comfort the sound is also very good. I don't feel that the sound coming in is muddied at all, in fact it sounds very clear it's just not as loud.

These arrived on time, and are perfect for concerts. I've never had anyone notice the clear tip of these until I point them out after mentioning using earplugs. They reduce volume very nicely without muffling, it's easier to pick out different parts of the music that are drowned out by the volume without protection, and vocals especially are clearer. It's easier to hear people talking to you, and they are comfortable to wear. They're not so comfortable that it's like not having them in at all, but I hardly notice it when getting down to the music. I've purchased these a few times (the second pair due to the first accidentally being the large size, and again when I accidentally lost the second pair), and will probably never use anything else. The value is very good. I used to go to extremely loud edm concerts arthritis protection and also listen to music extremely loudly through headphones and have a mild case of tinnitus unfortunately. I would be deafened after shows, with lingering hearing issues the next 2 days. No more, with these earplugs I can walk out of the venue, take these plugs out, and have perfect hearing. No more yelling at my friends and having them yell back at me just to exchange words. It's really a godsend, please, if you don't already use ear protection, start immediately. You'll thank me later.

I gotta say, these earplugs are the real deal. I mean, I know they're designed for concerts, but let me tell you, they work wonders in my Miata. For those of you who don't know, a Miata is like a tiny, noisy go-kart on steroids. But with these earplugs, I feel like I'm driving a Rolls Royce in a quiet library. Okay, maybe not that quiet, but you get the idea. The best part is that they preserve the audio quality, so I can still listen to my tunes without sacrificing sound quality for my ear drums. Now, I will say that wearing earplugs while driving does take a bit of getting used to. At first, I felt like I was driving blindfolded, but with my ears. But after a few minutes, I got the hang of it, and now I'm a pro at driving with my ears plugged. The only downside is that people tend to look at me like I'm crazy when they see me wearing earplugs in my car. But hey, who needs other people's opinions when you're living your best life? Overall, I would definitely recommend these earplugs to anyone who drives a noisy car or just wants to preserve their precious ear drums. And who knows, maybe you'll be the coolest cat at your next concert with your handy-dandy earplugs.

They're fine. I've worn these to softer and louder concerts, and to a noisy bar. If it's a mildly loud situation (a guy with a guitar and an amp, a bar with loud music) these will do the trick perfectly well. The sound quality is reasonable, and while they feel a touch scratchy and a little hard to insert, they stay in place well and the irritation disappears after a few minutes. I've worn them for 90+ minutes with no major issues. When the volume gets louder, though, they're thoroughly insufficient. I had to move to the back of the bar behind a wall at a second concert where my Eargasms would have been completely sufficient. The plastic rods can be a bit slippery and trickier to tug than one would want for something lodged in your ear, but they still came out with a touch of tugging. I'd say these make for a great backup set if you're like me and afraid to lose your good ones. Fine for average rides at Disneyland and dive bars, or other places where you want to drop the volume a little but not a lot. If I need real reduction (Fireworks, a club, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad), I'll stick with my Eargasms.

I've been using these for drumming for around 6 years now and literally won't play without them. I take my hearing seriously being a part time musician and these things help me do that. I play in loud rock bands and don't stay up all night with ringing ears after a rehearsal or gig. They are very comfortable, I can wear them for a 3 hour rehearsal no problem. They cut volume but don't muffle sound like foam plugs do. The sound of all the instruments from bass to drums to guitar sounds much cleaner with them in. The included string is awesome as I hang them from my neck while talking between songs. I also hang a pair from my floor tom on the kit I keep in my studio. The little case is great too, I just throw them in my stick bag. They come in two sizes, standard which are a little smaller and large which obviously are a little bigger. Both sizes will probably fit most adult ears with the difference being fit/comfort. Children (who should definitely be using plugs) will want to use standard size. They can be cleaned with hot soapy water as they can get waxy, but I just order a new pair every 6 months or so because they're cheap enough. Overall these are great for any musician or concert-goer who is serious about taking care of their hearing.

Se adaptan muy bien al oido, fáciles de limpiar, efectivos y muy cómodos.

Have used these for years playing bagpipes in a pipe band. Better than foam earplugs, as they don't change the quality of the sound, even letting you hear drones and chanter with more clarity. Just bought a new pair rather than cleaning the old ones... At ~$16 I find these are half the price of many similar earplugs and will last me for several more years.

I've had these for 8 years and they are still going strong, so worth the money. I mostly use them for concerts, and it's saved me from tinnitus afterwards. I like that I can vary the loudness of concerts by adjusting how much they are inserted. Comfortable enough for concerts, but not suitable for side sleepers due to the length of the stem. The cord has helped me to not lose them. Easy to clean with water

Atendeu as expectativas.

I've used these earplugs for years at live music concerts and they work really well. In my experience they manage to block out the low and high frequencies and let you hear the mids more clearly. Before using them I would get ringing in my ears after a loud concert, but not any more. They protect your ears well. The case is a nice addition and the earplugs are easily washed and reused.