Product Description

Etymotic's ER-20 High Fidelity Earplugs were desdigned for musicians who need to hear clearly without hearing loudly. That technology is now available to ordinary people who want to reduce the noise without muffling or blocking out sound. These low-cost, one-size-fits-most high fidelity earplugs work in a variety of environments -- it replicates the ear's natural response to cut the noise without Tuning out voices, environmental sounds or music. The sound is as clear as the original, just quieter.

Product Details

• Brand: Etymotic Research

Features

• Reduces sound approximately 20 DB at all frequencies
• Color - Translucent Beige
• System includes - ER-20 Earplugs, carrying case and instructions

Customer Reviews

I still prefer 50 cent foam earplugs!
These earplugs are quite painful when used "properly." The do not block sound as much as my usual 50 cent foam earplugs (E.A.R comfort). The sound is very much like not wearing earplugs, but there is still WAY too much volume when I have to sit in front of the percussion and piccolo. As a picky musician, I would totally recommend foam over these very expensive earplugs.

Protect your hearing
These earplugs are great. I use them in the cinema (most cinemas in Peru are way too loud) and for practicing on the drums. They perfom as advertised. In fact, I own 3 pairs.

Tired of foam earplugs?
As a fighter jet mechanic, noise is always a constant. On a typical work day I wear ear protection for the entire shift. With the foam style plugs I was constantly removing them to have a conversation; with these all conversations are clearly audible. While wearing communication headsets I'd do what most everyone else does and half way insert the foamies, not anymore. They do protrude from the ear somewhat and my co-workers have made some comments on interference with their headsets.
Etymotic has some great information on their site regarding these plugs. As with their website I do not recommend these as sole protection around running engines (170+ db), but I highly recommend them to anyone around constant noise.