Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs-White with Clear Stem

by Etymotic Research

• Reduces noise while preserving sound quality
• Speech is clear, not muffled
• Ready-fit, low cost hearing protection
• All sound is reduced evenly by 20 dB
• Helps prevent noise-induced hearing loss

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0015WNZ9K
• Item model number: ER20-CCCa
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,858 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #22 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Ear Care > Earplugs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 21, 2007

Product Description

Color: White

ETY-Plugs (TM) earplugs use patented technology that replicates the natural response of the ear canal so that sound heard with these earplugs is as clear as the original, just quieter. ETY-Plugs earplugs have nearly the same fidelity as Etymotic's Musicians Earplugs (TM) (custom earplugs worn by professional musicians) and are a low cost alternative. Hearing loss is a function of exposure time, the average sound level, and the peak level of very loud sounds. Exposure to excessive noise can cause permanent hearing loss depending on the intensity and duration of the sound. Some persons are more susceptible to hearing loss from high-level sound than others. Protect your ears. In high-noise environments, wear Ety-Plugs. Includes one pair of Ety-Plugs, carrying case, black neck cord and instructions.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Makes life tolerable December 14, 2008

By Stanley

Color Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase

I drive a transit bus in Seattle, WA and believe me when I say that we live in an exceptionally changed world these days where there is no such thing as one's own private space. I work all day in a chaotic environment surrounded by people yelling on their cell phones, people listening to music on cheap headsets that sound like mini boom boxes and playing noisey computer games - yeah that's right, I'm talking about you buster! Anyway, if I hadn't discovered these Etymotic earplugs I'd probably be locked up for one reason or another by now. These dandy little gems have made my life sane again. Oh, I can still hear people yaking away but at such a reduced volume that I can actually tolerate it. One word of advice: don't cram them too deeply into your ears like you probably had to do with the old sponge kind because they'll be hard to remove and will cause your ear canal to get sore.

68 of 76 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy 3 pair and give them to your friends January 25, 2009

By Kojimo

Color Name:White

These little plugs are great. I'm in a band and go to a lot of live shows, and the regular foam plugs just didn't cut it any more. The advantage of these plugs is that the sound response is flat; you still hear the full range of frequencies, only, it's just quieter. You can totally have a conversation with someone in the middle of a crowded dance floor.

I love these so much, I actually bought a few more and gave them to my bandmates and girlfriend. They come with a cord in case you have a problem with losing them.

A note: make sure they're inserted correctly (ALL the way in) -- you'll definitely know. Also, the first few times you wear them it feels like an octopus is attacking your brain. You'll get used to that. Finally, it helps if you lubricate them on the way in with a bit of spit.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for musicians September 1, 2008

By Joshua M. Gatov Beck

Color Name:White

These are much better than foam earplugs. everything's clear. First thing I did when I got them was test them out in a movie theater. Watched the whole movie with no problems. There is quite a bit of in-head noise, like breathing and chewing, but it is great for when I'm singing because I can hear myself clearly over the rest of the band.