Etymotic Research Etymotic High-Fidelity Earplugs ER20XS Universal Fit Hearing Protection

My wife suffers from ear ache when its windy. Past earplugs muffle the sound. These block wind but let's her hear.

I have very sensitive ears, and have also been to many events where I was worried about permanent hearing damage. Not anymore thanks to these. I've used a few Hi-Fi earplugs before, but all of them just muffled the sound the same way regular foam earplugs would, while these preserved much more of the sound quality. I've been to concerts, clubs, music festivals etc. wearing these, and there's a noticeable drop in volume, while for the most part it preserves sound quality. I have felt a slight muffling at some of the more extreme frequencies (highs and lows), however it is absolutely worth the trade off to protect your hearing. The deep fit can be uncomfortable for some (if that's the case, try using the foam tips), but after using them for a while I think most people can get used to them, just make sure to keep your ears clean and to insert the deep fitting tips in the proper way (shown in their tutorial)! They're also light enough that after some time you pretty much forget they are there. When it comes to sound now, etymotic is the brand I swear by, and I'd highly recommend these, you really won't be disappointed! Update: I have been using these for over 5 years now, and my impression of these has only gotten stronger. They have held up so well in every single situation I have thrown them at. I am very thankful I no longer deal with ringing ears (and the hearing damage that it signifies) after being in loud environments, and carry them with me everywhere I go. It might seem a bit odd and you may get a few laughs by putting in earplugs depending on the environment but please take protecting your hearing as more important. Etymotic is still the audio brand I'll swear by.

Its ok

I have tried several ear plugs (Hearos, Earos (avoid), Earasers) and honestly, this is the brand I keep coming back to. The flanged tips are honestly not comfortable, but for half the price of other HD earplugs, these give a listening experience just as good. With my slightly poor hearing in high ranges, other brands can kill the vibrant highs, but the ER20XS (reviewed here) and the ER20 before them are worthy options that don't aggravate or draw attention to my tinnitus even in a quiet room. As far as I know, the XS just means they're lower profile, meaning they stick out less. The sound is similar. The universal size package is convenient if you don't know your size. I had to use a different size for each ear because mine are irregular.

De verdad que recomiendo DEMASIADO comprar estos tapones para oídos, fui a un festival pero estuve usando al inicio otros tapones de tipo industrial, protegía mis oídos pero no escuchaba bien la música. Con estos tapones de verdad escuchaba MUY bien la música, si distinguí las voces y demás, no tenía la molestia del volumen de las bocinas, que siempre al estar hasta en frente es demasiado molesto. No se me cayeron en ningún momento y son demasiado discretos. Es cierto que al inicio son incómodos, pero después te acostumbras, realmente es menor dolor al no tener ningún tipo de protección en los oídos.