Etymotic ER20XS-SMF-P High Fidelity Reusable Earplugs [Polybag], Ultra-Compact Comfortable Hearing Protection for Concerts, Festivals, Sports Events, Sleep, -20dB even volume reduction, Standard Size

These are great, really wouldn't be without them now. Much, much better than the Alpine ones I tried first; these really do keep a clean sound. I've enjoyed gigs more since having these; I think they may even improve the sound, taking away distorted loudest elements leaving a more balanced image.

So I have the ACS ER-20's, also known as Etymotics Ety-Plugs which are very well known and recommended. I had a problem with the fitting of these in one ear only, I had to push them in too deep it was uncomfortable. So I ordered these in large size hoping they would help. Their profile is much lower than the Ety-Plugs so aesthetically they are superior. The comfort, for me anyway, is also superior - they don't need to be pushed in so deep as the originals. They stilll don't come as comfortable as wax / foam but they sound just as good as the original model which are highly regarded for live music. The fitting is fine for the duration of a concert but I wouldn't want to wear them all day long. Of course all ears are different but these are designed pretty generically so you have a high chance of getting on with them. If you have no previous experience with live music sound protection I would recommend these as a first try. They are probably as good as you will get for this price margin, although obviously they won't come close to custom moulded ones. They are designed by a highly professional and reputable hearing specialist so you can rest-assured be happy with the safety and sound quality they provide.

Overall, the plugs worked well, nice and discreet, dampened the noise of a loud concert well but without losing fidelity (I tried with and without and the sound was very similar, if anything, cutting some Dbs helped to hear more detail in the music. The only issue that I had was that I initially found the plugs horrifically uncomfortable. A lot of reviews talk about needing to insert the plugs quite deep, and this caused acute pain for me. It might be that I have smaller ear cannels, but inserting until I felt a seal and then even backing off a little from there seemed to have a good reduction of noise whilst not being painful. I'm not a stranger to wearing ear protection, but I don't really get along with the triple flange of these plugs. Possible even this smallest size was a little too large for me. Overall I will continue to use them, but once they wear out I might try some other with a different plug design for extra comfort.

Work well one was a bit smashed when I got them but ledt it out for a bit and it went back to the normal shape all good.

Ridiculous. Etymotic's earplugs are perfect, yet Amazon doesn't have the decency to tell me anywhere on the product description that these are in fact the LARGE fit, not the standard. Where is the standard even? And these are certainly not the 'Universal fit' version, as that includes three kinds of eartips. These are gigantic on my ears. I bought them just on time for a gig, and since I had them posted abroad, I doubt I'll be able to return them at any reasonable price. Plus now I'm stuck with the option of returning them and having no protection for the gig, which I cannot afford to do. So I have to somehow use these huge earplugs, not be able to return them afterwards, and I've basically lost my money. Rubbish.

mm, I'm conflicted about these. I'm a drummer with a year's experience and I bought these back in January to use in the practice room with the band. Surely I thought, by spending more you get more? Maybe not. Pros Compared to cheaper ear plugs these do block a good amount of sound (more than enough) but leave some frequencies clear. I'm a drummer and they work well. Although I do have to take them out to hear my band mates well enough (see the cons section for 'taking out'). Cons However they aren't very comfortable to put in, take out, or even to use. I'm not entirely sure why. They feel stiff and sticky. Something that other earplugs don't (i'm currently trying the AlpineSafe plugs (way softer) and the cheap 3M plugs (way cheaper)) Also, as a drummer an *after* buying these, for the purposes of experimentation I bought said pair of 3M earplugs (with cord) for £3-4. I find those to be a touch more comfortable and they block a decent amount of sound but allow you to still hear what you need to hear - although that may be because they aren't a perfect fit, yet still fairly comfortable. And being picky... They feel really cheap and if I dropped them they would break. They haven't but I don't have much confidence in them. The really thin neck cord doesn't help either. If I were a Pro I would want something more rugged for sure. Also the little black case they came in is fiddly to use, the cheaper 3M headphones came in a little plastic box which is much better. In summary: Do I think they do what they say they do in terms of letting the good sound through and block other noises, yes. Would I spend £25 on these again if I lost them. No way. But I would be interested in hearing from so Pro drummers though to know what they think.

Fantastic noise cancellation. I intend to use these for concerts and sound production/engineering purposes. They’re a great fit and size for my personal needs and fit nicely on my keys. Fairly comfortable and easy to remove.

Good earplugs! Compared to the foam ones, the sound is much better, you can follow a conversation without problems even in noisy environments. The NRR is not the best, for example in the theatre or in concerts it can still be a bit loud, so I'd recommend another model. Comfortable, very easy to insert and remove and discrete, nobody will notice you're wearing them. A good choice for noisy (but not super loud) places or just to isolate yourself for the environment.

My wife suffers from ear ache when its windy. Past earplugs muffle the sound. These block wind but let's her hear.

Soy músico y los uso para reducir mi exposición a niveles altos de sonido cuando me toca una mala posición en el escenario. A diferencia de los tapones regulares, estos permiten el paso de frecuencias medias y altas, lo que te permite efectivamente reducir el volumen de todo el ambiente pero sin perder claridad. He utilizado los tapones Etymotic por diez años, excelentes resultados todo el tiempo. Este model en específico incluye tres tipos de ajuste: dos tapones de silicón y uno de esponja. Mi favorito es el de silicón, en este caso el blanco, el gris es muy pequeño para mí pero funciona muy bien para adolescentes. La reducción de sonido global no es muy alta por la forma en que se mide, pero realmente el efecto es el deseado: proteger tu audición sin perder detalle. Por lo mismo, no son tan cómodos para usar herramientas como taladros, para ese uso es mejor tapones sencillos.

Its ok

Great price point for earplugs for a start. Triple flange is a pain to wear/insert, literally hurt my inner ear canals. Sound wise... definitely works attenuating, however it has less "definition" than bare ears. Better to keep them ears protected to hear more in the long run 💪🏿💪🏿

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