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Etymotic Research ER20 Earplugs
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Etymotic Research ER20 Earplugs
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For nearly four decades, the team at Etymotic Research has led the hearing loss prevention industry with high-performance products that preserve your ears—as well as the quality of the sounds they're hearing. Ideal for concerts and other environments where clarity is essential, the ER20 Earplugs are designed for individuals looking to hear accurately in noisy settings Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downCyberJacob
32
Jun 26, 2018
Do these have any actual rating (e.g. BS EN 352-2:2002) or are we just relying on the "they definitely block 20db"?
KyleL
135
Apr 1, 2015
I can safely tell everyone saving $2 is not worth Massdrop's shipping speeds. Just pick them up on Amazon.
LQDForce
538
Feb 9, 2017
Just a heads up to any of you who joined this drop and picked the Standard size:
IT'S WAY TOO SMALL. Get the Large instead.
IT'S WAY TOO SMALL. Get the Large instead.
LQDForce
538
Jun 26, 2018
sure, Standard size might fit you just fine. it is possible, however, that you're not getting the best SEAL.
I always recommend the Large, because you can easily cut one of the flanges if it's too large. seal is still good even without the third flange of the tips. can't do nothing if the Small size is too small though...
I always recommend the Large, because you can easily cut one of the flanges if it's too large. seal is still good even without the third flange of the tips. can't do nothing if the Small size is too small though...
SubGothius
27
Jul 22, 2018
LQDForceFWIW, I wound up getting the Standard/Small size and find them a VERY tight fit, can barely even get them in, so I can't fathom how cutting the largest flange off a Large would help if even the smallest flange on the tip of those is already too big.
I'd say as a rule of thumb, consider how a Q-Tip fits the entrance to your ear canal; if it's at all snug, go with the Standard/Small size, but if it can rattle around really loosely in there, go Large. (Yes, it's a bad idea to stick Q-Tips or anything else into your ear canal, but I'm talking only about as deep as these plugs would go anyway.)
I'd say as a rule of thumb, consider how a Q-Tip fits the entrance to your ear canal; if it's at all snug, go with the Standard/Small size, but if it can rattle around really loosely in there, go Large. (Yes, it's a bad idea to stick Q-Tips or anything else into your ear canal, but I'm talking only about as deep as these plugs would go anyway.)
SubGothius
27
Feb 7, 2017
I think this drop is actually for ETY-Plugs, as shown in the photos and mentioned in the description, not for the ER-20XS as one could infer from the drop title. Note the end of the URL for Etymotic's own ETY-Plugs page:
http://www.etymotic.com/consumer/hearing-protection/er20.html
From that (and other sales pages I found), I infer ETY-Plugs were formerly/alternately known as ER-20, which should dispel any apparent discrepancy between this drop title and the photos/description. That would further suggest the ER-20XS is not on offer for this drop, being a more recent, updated model distinct from the ETY-Plugs/ER-20 shown here.
That cleared up, this doesn't seem like any deal at all, at least for US buyers, considering Amazon currently lists them for $12.95 with free shipping by default (no Prime needed).
From that (and other sales pages I found), I infer ETY-Plugs were formerly/alternately known as ER-20, which should dispel any apparent discrepancy between this drop title and the photos/description. That would further suggest the ER-20XS is not on offer for this drop, being a more recent, updated model distinct from the ETY-Plugs/ER-20 shown here.
That cleared up, this doesn't seem like any deal at all, at least for US buyers, considering Amazon currently lists them for $12.95 with free shipping by default (no Prime needed).
JaseXavier
22
Jun 1, 2016
miketech18I have been using these for years inside motorcycle helmets and they work great. Just make sure the part that sticks out of your ear doesn't touch the inside fabric of the helmet or you can get some weird, but not overly loud, noises. The newer version (ER-20XS) might work better, but I haven't had a chance to try those yet.
enkidu
313
Feb 8, 2017
miketech18Definitely. They stick out enough to pull out but unless your ears are getting crushed, there should be plenty of room for your ears.
thrijid
39
Feb 18, 2016
I want to like these, but IMHO they distort music really badly. For concerts etc. I much prefer silicone "swimming" plugs - seal them tight, and peel an edge back a tiny bit, in effect reducing the ear canal opening to a tiny slit. No guarantee how much "protection" this gives, but it substantially reduces the perceived volume, and unlike wearing these Etymotic plugs doing so doesn't remove the pleasure of listening to the music...
thrijid
39
Feb 21, 2016
The blue line is the product being dropped here - which does have flanges made of cured silicone, but otherwise has naught to do with the discussion at hand. :)
Mike_WI
73
Jan 8, 2016
$12.99 Amazon Prime
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ETY-Plugs-Protection-Earplugs/dp/B0044DEESS
So what is benefit of Massdrop?
TheLongshot
13
Dec 18, 2015
Others have noted it, but it is worth saying that if these are the "regular" fit (Massdrop doesn't specify), that these are small. I bought a set and found that they were smaller than my previous set and didn't fit in my ears.
Also, currently $12.89 on Amazon, so not really a deal here.
Also, currently $12.89 on Amazon, so not really a deal here.
Hualicopter
305
Dec 18, 2015
TheLongshotThat said, the earplugs are fantastic.
edit: It's actually cheaper on Amazon ignoring tax.
edit: It's actually cheaper on Amazon ignoring tax.
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