Worthy replacement to the ER20s
Got this to replace my [[ASIN:B0044DEESS Etymotic Research ER20 ETY-Plugs Hearing Protection Earplugs, Standard Fit, Clear Stem with Blue Tip (Light Blue)]] (lost them at a concert). After going through reviews all the similar products sold, ultimately chose this for what other reviews seem to indicate: more comfort / smaller form factor (ER20 standard was comfortable enough for my ear size but personally feel the stem gets in the way) and comparable dB reduction.<br /><br />Fits about the same as the ER20 Standard Fit but feels like it went in deeper (probably due to lack of long stem) and dB reduction feels comparable. Tubular keychain carrying case is a plus. They are definitely more comfortable than the ER20s for my ear. I have left it on for 6+ hours and also slept with it without any problems or discomfort.<br /><br />In shows I have brought these to (rock & electronic shows mostly), the decibel reduction were pretty level, softening sharp highs (crash, high frequency noises) without muddying vocals. As I no longer have the ER20s to compare side-by-side with, I cannot comment on the difference of audio quality between the two.<br /><br />Overall, definitely happy with the purchase!
Rating: 5 stars