Etymotic Research ER20 ETYPlug Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Clear)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the portability and usability. The sound and comfort also get good comments, whereas there are some critical views about the design.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Etymotic Research ER20 ETYPlug Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Clear) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Etymotic Research ER20 ETYPlug Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Clear)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 user reviews of the Etymotic Research ER20 ETYPlug Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Clear) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

73% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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very disappointed

 

For the amount of money you pay for these i really thought that these earplugs would block out a high percentage of noise. not really. They seem to be the right size and I wear earplugs on a regular basis and I have had cheaper earplugs block out more...

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This is the best ear-plug noise attenuation device on the market

 

I use these tips for noise attenuation in the EMS helicopter environment. However, these tips (made By Etymotic) are simply outstanding for myriad purposes. Etymotic has discontinued this "baby blue" size ear bud tip for their sound system "tips", but...

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Good earplugs

 

These earplugs are comfortable and block sound for a good night's sleep. I would definitely purchase these again to have a spare pair.

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Does job well

 

I bought these for spinning class (loud music, yelling instructor). I didn't want to use the foam earplugs, which I use for sleeping, for sanitary reasons. These work really well, they subdue the noise, I can still clearly hear the music and...

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Very Effective But Not So Comfortable

 

I bought a pair of these for using when I go to clubs and concerts where the sound can often be too loud. In the past I have used standard foam earplugs, but always felt like I was losing out because they caused the music to be muffled and...

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Cute, but Not Strong Enough

 

While the idea of creating an earplug that can lower volume without sacrificing frequency quality seems ideal, it does not come without a downside. That being, that 12 decibals of noise reduction simply is not enough to be useful in a significantly...

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Effective - Priced Right - Shipping Cost Too High

 

5.58 for shipping? Too much.

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hype, not reality for clear hearing

 

These earplugs fit about the same as solid earplugs of this type. As earplugs go, they are average, the same as many others.

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Great Product, confusing labeling

 

So far I have loved these earplugs. They fit comfortably, reduce noise well across all frequencies, and they seem to be made well. There are a lot of comments about the actual noise reduction rating on these earplugs. I had the same confusion, the...

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