Stick with Ety's
A year ago I bought the ER20's and DB's. Initially I used the Ety's just because of the string attaching both of them made it easier to take on and off. After a year of using the Ety's at over 20 concerts, I had really grown to love using earplugs. Never an issue understanding what someone was saying and the music sounded great. I lost my Ety's about three weeks ago and had to switch to the DB's. After using them at two concerts, they just aren't as enjoyable. Conversations are harder to hear, and the music sounds muddled. I found myself consistently aware of the reduction and effect they had on the music and as a result fiddling with them throughout to find a sweet spot that was never found.<br /><br />As music earplugs they're lacking, in comparison to the Ety's, but they are more comfortable, and likely block more sound. As a result, I expect they will make pretty decent pair to sleep in as a upgrade from foam plugs. The aluminum case is pretty cool too.
Rating: 3 stars