Review Summary
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95 Reviews
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1% Recommend this product (1 of 95 responses)
By Julian
Great
December 20, 2020
By Steve G.
This is my 3rd pair of Etymotics and the best fit ever, and ...
March 6, 2020
This is my 3rd pair of Etymotics and the best fit ever, and since they fit right they're no hassle to put in. They block just the right amount of sound to suit my hyperacusis. I have other brands of ear plugs, + various headphones, but these are in my pocket whenever I leave the house.
By Steve
They work
September 25, 2019
They work
By Deb
I'm no musician for sure, but I go to the gym 6 days a...
March 4, 2018
I'm no musician for sure, but I go to the gym 6 days a weeks for group classes. Instructors blast the music to get us all pumped up. I was looking for something that would still let me hear the instructor and the music. The Natural hearing comes clearly through and doesn't effect my workouts. I've had these for a couple of months now, I couldn't be happier. I plan on getting more so that both my husband and I can wear them during concerts. They are so easy to put in my ears and remove them. They fit perfect! Totally love them!
By Kenny
I've had 15 pair of these things. I take them everywhere...
February 22, 2018
I've had 15 pair of these things. I take them everywhere. They're comfortable, convenient and allow me to enter loud places with ease. IF you have hearing sensitivity, these will bring the room down just enough so that you can be comfortable inside, and hear people talking close by without having to shout.
By Lori F.
My husband's doctor advised him to wear ER20, musicians ear ...
June 26, 2017
My husband's doctor advised him to wear ER20, musicians ear plugs when we go to concerts to protect his hearing from any further damaged. He was surprised how great the music and band sounded. He is very happy with them.
By bpb
I have intermittent tinnitus in one ear which can be...
February 23, 2017
I have intermittent tinnitus in one ear which can be exacerbated by loud sound, even music. These plugs are great as they allow high fidelity sound through while simultaneously attenuating the volume. They have helped me enjoy concerts without compromising the experience and while largely preventing ringing in my ears afterwards.
By Kisa
Finally an ear plug that fits my ears! My son is a...
November 27, 2015
Finally an ear plug that fits my ears! My son is a musician and plays at very loud venues. The design of the ear plugs allowed me to appreciate the quality of the sound without the deafening noise. I've used other ear plugs but they don't fit well and I still leave with ringing in my ears. I immediately bought 3 more pairs for my family members.
By Carlo
For the price, they work exactly the same as some of those $...
August 21, 2015
For the price, they work exactly the same as some of those $40 hi-fi earplugs. I'm a drummer and I use them all the time for gigs and practice. My wife love hearing me play drums, but going to live performances can be overwhelming because the venue amplification systems are usually just overwhelming. These work perfectly for her.
By Jess
I use these at concerts quite frequently. I keep them in my ...
April 13, 2015
I use these at concerts quite frequently. I keep them in my car so that I don't forget and clean them off in the bathroom when the show ends. They block noise enough so that I can hear the next day but not enough that I can't hear the show well.
By Scott T.
Reasonably priced plugs which are perfect for motorcycle...
February 15, 2015
Reasonably priced plugs which are perfect for motorcycle riding. They block the most offensive wind and road noise while allowing music and calls through with clarity. Other noise such as horns are also easier to hear. Definitely worth 12 bucks.
By Lisa S.
Recommended by my audiologist after test results showed...
January 29, 2015
Recommended by my audiologist after test results showed mild noise induced hearing loss (mostly left ear, likely due to violin playing). Sound quality is decent with them in, as compared to cheap foam plugs which make everything sound dead. Seal can break and have to be put back in if environment is warm and I'm sweating, or if I stop for a drink (jaw movement). Overall, a very acceptable way to prevent additional damage and permit me to continue playing.
By TrixieMom
I bought both sizes for my entire family to wear at...
January 3, 2015
I bought both sizes for my entire family to wear at concerts and when in noisy environments. These were recommended to me by a friend who attends concerts frequently. Since hearing loss is cumulative over a lifetime, I am happy to prevent hearing loss with the use of these earplugs in both sizes!
By Roberta S.
I bought these ear plugs for my 16 year old son who plays...
November 14, 2014
I bought these ear plugs for my 16 year old son who plays guitar in a band. They were recommended by an audiologist where I work. She suggested trying these before spending $150 on the custom plugs she could make for him. He is thrilled with them! He can still hear everything clearly but the volume is greatly reduced. I am thrilled because the plugs are saving his hearing while saving me some money!
By Chris
I already had these from another supplier but they only...
September 29, 2014
I already had these from another supplier but they only sold the large and they're nearly 2 years old. I wear them riding a motorcycle with a modular helmet. I ordered TWO pair of these, the standard size from Earplug Superstore. They're even more comfortable than the large I've been wearing for two years. The second pair was for my wife to finally get her to wear hearing protection too. She too was amazed at the comfort and that she could still conversation. I have to turn the intercom on the bike up but not much at all. I've tried the "mold yourself" ones and had to turn my intercom up so much it distorted the sound. These plugs protect you from wind noise much better than the mold yourself ones. There's even brochures for these plugs in my Audiologist's office!
By Beverly
Very comfortable and good fit. Didn't...
August 29, 2014
Very comfortable and good fit. Didn't block as much sound as I would have liked. I have very sensitive hearing because of migraine. Would probably be ok for the average person. Very good quality.
By cliff
worked well during metal concert. there was some loss of clarity, but my ears were not ringing
May 29, 2014
worked well during metal concert. there was some loss of clarity, but my ears were not ringing
By Neil
A bit big for the ear with some lateral ...
March 27, 2014
A bit big for the ear with some lateral pain, but no tinitus following front row seating at a recent concert. I didn't miss a note, either.
By Tana S.
Wonderful!
February 24, 2014
Wonderful!
By Kevin
Use these at work to help reduce...
October 17, 2013
Use these at work to help reduce surrounding machinery and loud noise. But I can still hear voices clearly.
By Sammy B.
I ordered the "blues" because I wear a medium ear ...
October 7, 2013
I ordered the "blues" because I wear a medium ear plug in the military- these plugs were not as snug as I would like but seem to work very well. They stayed in place and are comfortable. All in all well worth the money. I could still hear everything and at the end of the performance I removed them and did not have the continual roar that normally follows a loud on stage performance of a full band.
By Kay
These allow me to hear singers & the...
August 4, 2013
These allow me to hear singers & the rest of the pit, while protecting me from the trumpet & trombone behind me.
By DR
I bought these to wear during hip-hop dance-fitness class...
May 20, 2013
I bought these to wear during hip-hop dance-fitness class, where people like to FEEL the bass. And scream. The volume can get a little painful. I was wearing disposable foam plugs, but the sound was muddy and dull and I couldn't carry on a conversation with them in. With these, the music still sounds plenty loud, and clear enough to get my groove on. My ears used to ring for about 20 minutes after class, and now they don't. After a little practice, I can now insert them comfortably enough that I forgot they were in until I was ready to drive home.
By G G.
I've been using this model earplug for the last couple of...
April 26, 2013
I've been using this model earplug for the last couple of years. I have Hyperacusis from head trauma in an accident. They are the only ones I've found that lower the level of sound to make normal life bearable sound-wise, yet without distorting the sound. I wear this brand/model daily and I'm truly thankful for them.
By Alan
It helped lower the sound of a concert I was at, to a...
April 9, 2013
It helped lower the sound of a concert I was at, to a comfortable level. I had no ringing in my ears after(which i always had without the Ear Plugs). I find that it tends to take away a fair amount of details in the music. But what can you expect for such a cheap price.
By Sean D.
These are excellent for concerts. Keep them clean and dry for best results.
April 2, 2013
These are excellent for concerts. Keep them clean and dry for best results.
By Ivan
So far it does pretty well. I haven't taken it out to the...
January 20, 2013
So far it does pretty well. I haven't taken it out to the clubs yet. I did however test them by cranking my guitar amp all the way up and putting my head right up close to the amp. It works beautifully. Then I was able to have a normal conversation with them still on. This received a 4 out of 5 because it was a little too big for my ear, but if I pushed it in hard enough it sits in quite well.
By Dale
The earplugs are a little bit tight in my ears so not very...
November 1, 2012
The earplugs are a little bit tight in my ears so not very comfortable. Even though I'm a male and 6' tall, my ear canals are apparently a little smallish. The other thing I didn't like about them was the hard plastic stems -- they didn't allow the earplugs to collapse enough so it added to the tightness I was feeling when the earplugs were inserted. You need the plastic stems if you will be using the neck cord but I pulled the stems off and then installed MusicSafe filters into the Etymotic earplugs. That made them more comfortable but still not ideal for me. If I find someone with larger ear canals and who wants earplugs, they might be just fine for them. When I ordered these Etymotic ER20 Standard Size earplugs, I also ordered MusicSafe Pro earplugs. Even though the MusicSafe are bigger when not inserted, they actually fit better and are more comfortable because they are softer and don't have the firm bulgey tip that the Etymotic's have. By design, I think the MusicSafe will fit a wider range of ears since they are larger in diameter but softer.
By Rodger C.
I play the Bagpipe, and these plugs are my favorite. I can...
October 25, 2012
I play the Bagpipe, and these plugs are my favorite. I can hear my instrument BETTER while Tuning, and in noisy environments (crowded Pubs for example) I can hear my instrument better, and the other PIpers around me.
By Cassandra G.
Went to a concert last night no ringing in my ears today. They fit great too.
October 12, 2012
Went to a concert last night no ringing in my ears today. They fit great too.
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