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| ETYMOTIC RESEARCH ER20BP High Fidelity Ear Plugs ( Clear ) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Etymotic Research
Category: CE
Buy New: $9.98
New (6) from $9.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  24 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
MPN: ER20BP
Model: ER20BP
UPC: 892340001140
EAN: 0898234000114
ASIN: B000CC1RPS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Includes - High Fidelity Earplugs, Carrying Case & Instructions | | • | Ready-Fit Earplugs | | • | Low cost | | • | Ready-fit | | • | Replicates the ear's natural response |
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Product Description
Reduces sound 12 db evenly across frequency ranges / Speech and Music stay clear / One-size-fits-most to turn down noise while no muffling voices Sound quality is preserved Speech is clear, not muffled Reduces sound approximately 12 dB at all frequencies
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| Customer Reviews: Read 19 more reviews...
They work, thankfully July 16, 2008
I am a drummer for a very loud metal band (I was originally a jazz drummer, so your groans of disapproval are not completely dismissed) which practices two or three times a week in a concrete walled room. Our sound dampening devices consist of cardboard and old blankets (we are very high tech), so you can try to imagine the sheer volume presented in this small, ten by fifteen foot room by the drums, two full Marshal stacks, a PA, and a bass amp.
Up until I purchased these, I was using a set of industrial ear muffs which drowned everything out and made it difficult to keep track of where we were in a song. Also, doing an aerobic exercise for three to eight minute intervals over a course of four hours (i.e. playing drums...) tends to make you sweat (profusely, it's gross, but hey I'm human). Let it be known ear muffs are a thousand times more uncomfortable when they are slimy and sliding around your skin.
These plugs were a double upgrade. They are small and keep my head free and cool (and will not slip out due to excessive headbanging), and as advertised they reduced sound levels without entirely distorting the sound (but not completely, this will not beat an in-ear monitor by any means except in price). I can now hear key parts far better to stay on track.
The only downside is they are quite difficult to get in and are initially uncomfortable. You might actually have to wet them slightly for them to sit in your ear properly (yes, it's like giving yourself a wet willy...fun!). Finally, they do not work like foam plugs, so if you are expecting complete sound isolation for something like sleeping on an airplane or drowning out the girlfriend(s), don't waste the money, these are not built for that.
I would recommend these to any musician looking for a cheap(ish) alternative to hearing the constant ringing in their ears (we've all been there, it sucks) without losing complete fidelity characteristic of foam plugs or industrial muffs.
 The best there is ... short of having custom made July 8, 2008
These are the most comfortable, most sound-dampening plugs I've used. I play drums and these do a great job bringing the sound to a comfortable and safe level. I can still hear well enough to play, but protect my ears at the same time. They're small and, therefore, easy to lose. I keep the little carrying case attached to another piece of drum gear so they're always with me.
 Save your money, buy foam earplugs instead June 9, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I play guitar and sing in a rock/blues band. I was told I'm starting to have some hearing loss, so I tried these and have also tried foam plugs. I couldn't tell the difference between these and foam plugs. Everything is too muffled with either set. I'm looking at more expensive plugs.
Nice - Try Trimming if they don't fit... June 2, 2008
When I first tried these on, they didn't go far enough into my ear to "seal". I then cut the smallest bud off the plug, and the result looked very natural, almost like these devices were meant to be trimmed to size. The resulting fit was snug and very much like any other isolator ear phone. I haven't worn these to a concert yet, but they come with a very nice carrying case and I'm going to order several more so I have them handy at the next event...
Ear plugs for people of audio May 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want to protect your hearing and listen to music without and harmonic difference, use these plugs. The only bad point is when the plug is attached to the string and the string moves, you will here the string movement because the plug is attached to the bone inside the ear.
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