Best Plugs Of The Few I've Tried
These work very well. Just used them at a Zeds Dead show and I can hear fine and no ringing so they did their job. I like that people can't see them in your ear unless they are actually looking into your ear from the side. They are probably the most comfortable plugs I've used so far.<br /><br />I'll compare them to other similar plugs that I've tried at festivals the past year:<br /><br />Downbeats vs. Hearos (confident they're made in the same Chinese factory as the Etymotics):<br /><br />Sound quality - Slight edge to the Hearos. Though, that may be due to the fact that the downbeats have a slightly higher dB reduction so the Hearos are louder. My ears slightly ring after using Hearos at a loud show.<br />Comfort - Definitely the downbeats. Hearos/Ety can get uncomfortable after a couple hours, but the downbeats don't annoy me.<br />Style - Definitely the downbeats. Almost invisible, while the Hearos stick out.<br /><br />Downbeats vs. Dubs:<br /><br />Sound Quality - Very slight edge to the downbeats. To me, they have almost the exact same quality, but the Dubs reduce the decibels maybe slightly more. If you're sensitive to noise levels the Dubs could be slightly better here.<br />Comfort - Tie. These are both very comfortable plugs and I've never had a problem wearing them for long periods. Though it always feels kinda good taking them out every couple hours for a break.<br />Style - Slight edge to the downbeats. They are both pretty discrete, but the dubs are more noticeable from the side.<br /><br />Overall, great plugs and the best I've tried so far.
Rating: 4 stars