ETYMOTIC RESEARCH ER20BP High Fidelity Ear Plugs ( Clear )
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Manufacturer: ETYMOTIC RESEARCHModel: ER20BP
Product features:
- Reduces noise while preserving sound quality
- Ready-fit, low cost hearing protection
- Speech is clear, not muffled
- All sound is reduced evenly by 20 dB
- Helps prevent noise-induced hearing loss
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Customer Review: They work, thankfully
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
1.5 YEAR UPDATE: I just wanted to say a few words on how my plugs are doing after over a year. The original plastic carrying case has fallen apart due to use (no big deal, I had an empty Altoids tin laying around that I use for them now), but the plugs themselves are still in outstanding condition even after heavy use (2-3 times a week for 3+ hours at a time). I try to clean them at least once a month by soaking them in rubbing alcohol for a couple minutes (don't use the case...that's probably why mine fell apart...oops), cleaning under the flaps of the tip, rinsing with water, and then leaving them on a paper towel to dry before storing/using again. Also, I had convinced my bass player to give them a try, and he now swears by them just as much as I do. Etymotic, you've earned your 5th star for this earplug's continued and flawless service.
Description of ETYMOTIC RESEARCH ER20BP High Fidelity Ear Plugs ( Clear )
ETY-Plugs 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 (custom earplugs worn by professional musicians) 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.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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