--- product_id: 5834756 title: "Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip" brand: "etymotic" price: "VT197" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5834756-etymotic-research-er20-high-fidelity-earplugs-concerts-musicians-airplanes-motorcycles store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Natural sound quality Hearing protection Reusable design Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip **Brand:** etymotic **Price:** VT197 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Hear the music, not the noise! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip by etymotic - **How much does it cost?** VT197 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5834756-etymotic-research-er20-high-fidelity-earplugs-concerts-musicians-airplanes-motorcycles) ## Best For - etymotic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted etymotic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Choice:** Reusable design means less waste and more savings. - β€’ **Stay Ahead of the Noise:** Perfect for musicians, travelers, and motorsport enthusiasts. - β€’ **Protect Your Ears in Style:** Reduces risk of hearing damage at concerts and events. - β€’ **Universal Fit for Everyone:** Standard size fits the majority of ears comfortably. - β€’ **Experience Sound Like Never Before:** Replicates natural ear response for clear music and speech. ## Overview The Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs are designed to provide effective hearing protection while maintaining sound clarity. With a standard fit and reusable design, these earplugs are perfect for concerts, travel, and various loud environments, ensuring you enjoy the experience without compromising your hearing. ## Description Hearing loss from loud sound affects millions of people, but noise-induced hearing loss is preventable! ETY-Plugs are the world’s first ready-fit, high-fidelity earplugs that reduce sound levels evenly while preserving sound quality and clarity. ETY Plugs replicate the natural response of the ear, so sound quality is the same as the original, only quieter. Music and voices are clear--not muffled--making ETY Plugs ideal for concerts, clubs, theaters, aircraft, construction, yard work, airshows, parades, and athletic or motorsports events. The standard size fits the majority of ears. ETY Plugs are reusable, but with repeated use, the eartips may lose elasticity. For best performance and retention, if you use your ETY Plugs frequently, replace them every 3-6 months. ETY-Plugs are not recommended for use with impulse noises such as gunfire, or for sleeping or swimming. Review: Pleasantly surprised! - I had gone to a concert for the first time in awhile a few days before I ordered these. After the show I had a slight ringing in my ears for the first time ever which after 20+ years of going to shows and playing in bands put a shock up my spine. I decided in my ever advancing age that I should invest in some decent hearing protection especially since I would be moving soon and going to shows more often. I have always had issue with most earplugs and IEM as my ear canals are smaller than normal people so unless they are custom fit I tend to have a problem getting a good seal. But I had these recommended to me by many of my musician friends and for the price they were worth a shot. I made my order and in two days desertcart got them right to my door. The build quality is excellent especially for the price point. In the package was the ear plugs, a little piece of a thin rope to connect the ear plugs and allow you to not lose them if one falls out or you have them out for a moment and a carrying case. I did a quick fitting to see if they fit ok and threw them in my bag until a few weeks later when I was at a major outdoor music festival. I used the earplugs all day and part of the night for the entire weekend, through various weather changes. They performed like a champ. They have a very good ability to lower db but still give you clear sound unlike many, many other earplugs I have used throughout the years. In fact at one of the after shows I was at if I didn't have them in the entire set would have been a unlistenable mess due to the speakers being too loud. The fit was a little tight for my ears which did cause some discomfort after a extended period of time (5+ hours) and I did have a issue getting a quality seal occasionally but that it excellent for me normally. For those with normal ears should have zero problems. As for durability I believe as long as you keep them clean they should last a very long time. I have about 30 or so hours on mine so far and they look and feel brand new. I would probably change mine out after a year or so but I shall see how they hold up and report back. In my opinion you can not do much better unless you go for custom molded ear protection, which I implore any serious musician to do. But for the average concert goer these are a fantastic solution. Review: LIFE-CHANGING - Saving My Sanity - I have never gotten a product that I wanted to give 10 stars to. I want to give this 10 stars. I've always been sensitive to sound. We've always suspected that I'm a high-functioning autistic, something like Asperger's. My dad wears hearing aids because he's technically nearly deaf, and I've always had a slight envy for his ability to literally mute the world. I am not kidding when I say that this product does exactly what I hoped it would do - allow me to hear everything pretty much normally, but weeding out excessive noise that hurts. I seriously want to know the science behind it, because my mind is blown. It's changed my life. I don't fear loud noise. I can double-click the be next to the car to lock it when before I had to go through the doorway to put some padding between myself and the ear-piercing "BEEP!" it makes. I don't fear being around my two twin daughters, whose inability to distinguish what constitutes loud noise has for a long time made my life a living hell. No product has ever been what nearly constituts a miracle. This one, for me, is. I got the regular size - polysomething - as opposed to the clamshell one, so I guess I must have Ferengi ears, according to the other reviews. I intend to take a picture of them with a ruler in it, because it was guesswork to determine what the size might be, and that's really annoying. (Hey, I still need to do that.) I took pictures of me lying down on the pillow with them but don't see the option to upload photos. I took rough measurements with an app, too: 1 and 1/8 about longwise, and 3/18 with the wings, and 5/16 with just the hard widest part of the stem. Estimates. Not clamshell. What I find particularly interesting is that it even slides slightly out of my ears, yet stays in, and stays pretty much effective. During louder times a quick push secures safe sound. I practically forget that they're there. Occasionally there's some discomfort and pain, but it varies, and I greatly prefer that type to a known overt nightmare. THANK YOU, whoever thought of this product and made it! Update: I was going to check to see if I'd already written a review or not. I'm going to be getting another pair. I love these and I see them as a life necessity of you're sensitive to noise. I'm also try out other products too, but that doesn't make me less impressed. ## Features - 1 pair Standard Fit ETY Plugs with blue tips, neck cord, and carrying case - Replicates the natural response of the ear, so sound quality is natural, only quieter. Music and speech are clear, not muffle. - Reduces risk of hearing damage from loud noise such as concerts, theatres, airshows, parades, athletic and motorsports events. - Standard size fits the majority of ears. ETY-Plugs are reusable. With heavy use the eartips can weaken and could break. Replace every 3-6 months. - Not recommended for use with impulse noise, e.g., shooting sports. Not recommended for sleeping. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00G0PPTAK | | Best Sellers Rank | #177,919 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #637 in Earplugs | | Brand | Etymotic | | Brand Name | Etymotic | | Color | Clear Stem/Blue Tip | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,345 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00898234000145 | | Included Components | ETY Plugs earplugs Black neck cord Storage case | | Item Dimensions | 0.75 x 4 x 6 inches | | Item Form | Pair | | Item Weight | 0.3 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Etymotic Research | | Manufacturer Part Number | ER20-SMC | | Model Name | ER20-SMC | | Model Number | ER20-SMC | | Noise Attenuation | 20 dB | | Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) | 20 Decibels | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Pieces | 2 | | Product Style | Polybag | | Recommended Uses For Product | Noise Protection | | Reusability | Reusable | | Single Number Rating (SNR) | 20 Decibels | | Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) | | Specific Uses For Product | Noise Protection | | Sport Type | Swimming | | Style | Polybag | | UPC | 785927328832 635696200474 785927279974 898234000145 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Etymotic - **Color:** Clear Stem/Blue Tip - **Material:** Foam - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Noise Protection - **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1) ## Images ![Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HSFpYpdGL.jpg) ![Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mPpdnLTzL.jpg) ![Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3127VsyslQL.jpg) ![Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VPPvl9xML.jpg) ![Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uCv9APRZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasantly surprised! *by D***K on October 7, 2015* I had gone to a concert for the first time in awhile a few days before I ordered these. After the show I had a slight ringing in my ears for the first time ever which after 20+ years of going to shows and playing in bands put a shock up my spine. I decided in my ever advancing age that I should invest in some decent hearing protection especially since I would be moving soon and going to shows more often. I have always had issue with most earplugs and IEM as my ear canals are smaller than normal people so unless they are custom fit I tend to have a problem getting a good seal. But I had these recommended to me by many of my musician friends and for the price they were worth a shot. I made my order and in two days Amazon got them right to my door. The build quality is excellent especially for the price point. In the package was the ear plugs, a little piece of a thin rope to connect the ear plugs and allow you to not lose them if one falls out or you have them out for a moment and a carrying case. I did a quick fitting to see if they fit ok and threw them in my bag until a few weeks later when I was at a major outdoor music festival. I used the earplugs all day and part of the night for the entire weekend, through various weather changes. They performed like a champ. They have a very good ability to lower db but still give you clear sound unlike many, many other earplugs I have used throughout the years. In fact at one of the after shows I was at if I didn't have them in the entire set would have been a unlistenable mess due to the speakers being too loud. The fit was a little tight for my ears which did cause some discomfort after a extended period of time (5+ hours) and I did have a issue getting a quality seal occasionally but that it excellent for me normally. For those with normal ears should have zero problems. As for durability I believe as long as you keep them clean they should last a very long time. I have about 30 or so hours on mine so far and they look and feel brand new. I would probably change mine out after a year or so but I shall see how they hold up and report back. In my opinion you can not do much better unless you go for custom molded ear protection, which I implore any serious musician to do. But for the average concert goer these are a fantastic solution. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LIFE-CHANGING - Saving My Sanity *by S***A on May 23, 2016* I have never gotten a product that I wanted to give 10 stars to. I want to give this 10 stars. I've always been sensitive to sound. We've always suspected that I'm a high-functioning autistic, something like Asperger's. My dad wears hearing aids because he's technically nearly deaf, and I've always had a slight envy for his ability to literally mute the world. I am not kidding when I say that this product does exactly what I hoped it would do - allow me to hear everything pretty much normally, but weeding out excessive noise that hurts. I seriously want to know the science behind it, because my mind is blown. It's changed my life. I don't fear loud noise. I can double-click the be next to the car to lock it when before I had to go through the doorway to put some padding between myself and the ear-piercing "BEEP!" it makes. I don't fear being around my two twin daughters, whose inability to distinguish what constitutes loud noise has for a long time made my life a living hell. No product has ever been what nearly constituts a miracle. This one, for me, is. I got the regular size - polysomething - as opposed to the clamshell one, so I guess I must have Ferengi ears, according to the other reviews. I intend to take a picture of them with a ruler in it, because it was guesswork to determine what the size might be, and that's really annoying. (Hey, I still need to do that.) I took pictures of me lying down on the pillow with them but don't see the option to upload photos. I took rough measurements with an app, too: 1 and 1/8 about longwise, and 3/18 with the wings, and 5/16 with just the hard widest part of the stem. Estimates. Not clamshell. What I find particularly interesting is that it even slides slightly out of my ears, yet stays in, and stays pretty much effective. During louder times a quick push secures safe sound. I practically forget that they're there. Occasionally there's some discomfort and pain, but it varies, and I greatly prefer that type to a known overt nightmare. THANK YOU, whoever thought of this product and made it! Update: I was going to check to see if I'd already written a review or not. I'm going to be getting another pair. I love these and I see them as a life necessity of you're sensitive to noise. I'm also try out other products too, but that doesn't make me less impressed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, comfortable - Save yourself from being deaf! *by B***Y on September 13, 2016* These are hopefully going to save my ears when I'm 60! My dad and I are both musicians and unfortunately for him the years of performing and jamming in the family basement have killed his ears. He is literally that old guy that goes "Huh?? What did you Say?" after everything you say to him. Anyway, the theory behind these earplugs are sound (no pun intended) & reduce the damage that loud music does to your ears. Now I usually don't play to loud and I haven't gotten a chance to use these in a confined area but I did bring them to the most recent concert I attended. I had NO ringing in my ears afterwards & the company I was with did. So I know that they at least worked in the short run. As for comfort, I would say these are very similar to nice pair of ear buds. They fit comfortably in my ear and didn't move around or fall out when I was jamming out at the concert. In addition to the comfort the sound is also very good. I don't feel that the sound coming in is muddied at all, in fact it sounds very clear it's just not as loud. ## Frequently Bought Together - Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Concerts, Musicians, Airplanes, Motorcycles, Sensitivity and Universal Hearing Protection) - Standard, Clear Stem w/ Blue Tip - Etymotic High-Fidelity Earplugs, ER20XS Standard Fit, Polybag Package, 1 pair - Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs with Blue Filters - Reusable Noise Reduction Hearing Protection Ear-Plugs with Carrying Case for Concerts, Festivals, Raves, Musicians, Live Music, Sporting Events --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5834756-etymotic-research-er20-high-fidelity-earplugs-concerts-musicians-airplanes-motorcycles](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/5834756-etymotic-research-er20-high-fidelity-earplugs-concerts-musicians-airplanes-motorcycles) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*