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product_id: 19649598
title: "ER20XS ETY Earplugs Set - High-Fidelity Hearing Protection - Up to 20 dB Sound Reduction - Reusable - Includes Large Clear Eartips, Foam Eartips, Neck Cord & Case"
brand: "etymotic"
price: "R881"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Etymotic"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/19649598-er20xs-ety-earplugs-set-high-fidelity-hearing-protection-up-to
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# High-fidelity sound clarity Low-profile, discreet design Up to 20 dB noise reduction ER20XS ETY Earplugs Set - High-Fidelity Hearing Protection - Up to 20 dB Sound Reduction - Reusable - Includes Large Clear Eartips, Foam Eartips, Neck Cord & Case

**Brand:** etymotic
**Price:** R881
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Protect your ears, keep the vibe alive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ER20XS ETY Earplugs Set - High-Fidelity Hearing Protection - Up to 20 dB Sound Reduction - Reusable - Includes Large Clear Eartips, Foam Eartips, Neck Cord & Case by etymotic
- **How much does it cost?** R881 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **On-the-Go Convenience:** Comes with a neck cord and compact carrying case for easy access and storage.
- • **Concert-Ready Protection:** Blocks harmful noise up to 20 dB, letting you enjoy live events without ear fatigue.
- • **Discreet Comfort All Day:** Stem-less, low-profile design fits comfortably under hats and helmets without drawing attention.
- • **Tailored Fit for Every Ear:** Includes large clear and foam eartips for customizable, reusable comfort.
- • **Crystal-Clear Sound, Not Silence:** Preserves speech and music clarity while reducing volume evenly.

## Overview

The ER20XS ETY Earplugs deliver professional-grade, high-fidelity hearing protection with up to 20 dB noise reduction. Designed for active professionals and music lovers, their low-profile, stem-less design ensures discreet, comfortable wear under any headgear. Featuring proprietary acoustic technology, these reusable earplugs preserve sound clarity and speech while reducing harmful noise. The set includes multiple eartip options, a neck cord, and a carrying case, making them the perfect companion for concerts, motorsports, and noisy work environments.

## Description

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Review: Fantastic, fairly inexpensive plugs that do what they claim - Having done the orange Mack's earplugs thing for concerts before, I really wanted to avoid the generic in-ear foam plugs (or any over-ear headphones) for going to live concerts. Regular plugs muffle EVERYTHING to the point that the music I've paid to hear sounds like the Swedish Chef screaming into a pillow. I settled on these Etymotic plugs based on a single recommendation after having posted a request for recs on Reddit. The stipulations were: 1) They had to be in-ear. The reasoning being over-ear protection is very bulky for anything that actually protects well enough to use. I'm old enough where I don't care what anyone says about how "uncool" I am wearing ear protection. 2) They had to include a non-flange option. My wife cannot use flanged ear plugs due to numerous ear piercings on different spots of her ears. For the same reason, she cannot wear over-ear pro as in #1. I was pretty sure she'd be stuck with regular foam plugs until I found these. I did see a "moldable" plastic ear plug set exists from another manufacturer, but I read extensively that they are very uncomfortable to wear after only an hour or two. 3) They couldn't cost an arm and a leg to buy without knowing how they'd function. Each set of these plugs was $25 at the time of my purchase, so they weren't about to break the bank for a "risk" purchase based on a lone recommendation. Overall: yeah, these are definitely a winner. The flanged tips were comfortable for me. The foam tips were comfortable for my wife. We were both pretty happy with the total volume reduction (no ear pain/ringing at the end of the concert) and exceedingly pleased with the limited distortion to the music/vocals. There definitely is SOME distortion, but, compared to standard foam plugs, these are definitely high-fidelity. We're looking into professional custom-made plugs for both of us, but I'll definitely return for more of these if the custom plugs don't happen and if/when my current set of these wears out.
Review: They work nearly as advertised, but aren't super comfortable - So these do work. They lower the volume as opposed to blocking the sound (like a foam earplug would). However, at least for me, you do lose the feeling of the music. You lose a lot of highs. Mids sound fine, maybe a tad muddled. Bass sounds fine too. But losing the highs definitely takes away from the soul of the music. Now, with that being said, it is MUCH better than foam ear plugs. It *IS* like turning down the volume, but it's also like switching from your expensive home audio system to a portable bluetooth speaker. The genre of music DOES matter. For anything with instruments I almost never wear these. I'd rather hear the full body of music. But for EDM these things are LIFE SAVERS. Er, ear savers, I guess. EDM is more about the lows and mids and less about the highs, so these earplugs don't ruin the sound as much. I was just a few rows away from the stage during a Bassnectar show, so I was close to some gnarly loud speakers. Not only were my ears very well protected, but everything still sounded great. My friends had to retreat to the back because their ears were hurting so much, but I was able to stay up front. Later in the year I purchased "EarPeace HD Concert Ear Plugs - High Fidelity Hearing Protection for Music Festivals, DJs & Musicians (Standard, Red Case)" (https://www.desertcart.com/gp/product/B076VTXWBP/). In comparison the EarPeace was much more comfortable. The Etymotics start to dig into your ear and become uncomfortable after a while. The EarPeaces fit much more softly in your ear. However, the Etymotics had far superior sound quality than the EarPeaces. The EarPeaces sounded much more muddied than the Etys. Granted, I only tried the mid-grade sound dampening filter of the EarPeaces (they came with three filters, most dampening, some dampening, least dampening). Next time I will try the least to see how they compare to the Etys. Now back to the Etys. I never tried the foam plugs. The carrying case sucks, it's difficult to use and open. Also, don't get caught up on having a lanyard. With both the Etys and the EarPeaces neither plug would simply fall out of your ear without coercion. And when you take out the plugs and use the lanyard to rest them on your shoulders, it honestly feels like the lanyard could fall off me at any moment. The EarPeaces didn't come with a lanyard, which had me worried. But when using them in the field I realized I didn't need it and I was better off putting them directly back into their case anyway. (Which, btw, EarPeace has the superior case). So yes, the Etymotics do work. They don't work great, although they work better than EarPeace. They aren't very comfortable, however, I've found that you can't rely on someone else's definition of comfort. Everyone's ear canal is shaped different.

## Features

- HIGH-FIDELITY EARPLUGS - ER20XS earplugs deliver passive hearing protection designed to reduce sound levels and preserve speech clarity. They’re ideal for jobs and venues with loud noise, including airshows, indoor/outdoor events, and motor sports
- LOW-PROFILE DESIGN - The low-profile, stem-less design sits discreetly in the outer ear without protruding, ensuring comfortable wear under hats, helmets, and headgear
- CLEAR, HIGH-DEFINITION SOUND QUALITY - ER20XS utilizes a proprietary tuned resonator and acoustic resistor to replicate the natural response of the ear canal, preserving the richness and clarity of sound while reducing noise levels evenly
- NOISE REDUCTION & PROTECTION - These earplugs offer up to 20 dB equal sound reduction, effectively reducing the risk of hearing damage in various noisy environments, while maintaining clear speech and music
- IN THE BOX - Includes one pair of reusable ER20XS earplugs, one pair of large eartips, one pair of foam eartips, a small, flexible pull tab for easy removal, an easy-to-install neck cord, and a carrying case

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B015IQ6HI4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #45,402 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #169 in Earplugs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,629) |
| Date First Available  | September 23, 2015 |
| Department  | unisex-adult |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | ER20XS-UF-C |
| Manufacturer  | Etymotic Research |
| Product Dimensions  | 1.57 x 2.56 x 0.79 inches; 0.42 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Etymotic
- **Color:** Clear Stem
- **Material:** Foam
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Noise Protection
- **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1)

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic, fairly inexpensive plugs that do what they claim
*by T***. on June 19, 2022*

Having done the orange Mack's earplugs thing for concerts before, I really wanted to avoid the generic in-ear foam plugs (or any over-ear headphones) for going to live concerts. Regular plugs muffle EVERYTHING to the point that the music I've paid to hear sounds like the Swedish Chef screaming into a pillow. I settled on these Etymotic plugs based on a single recommendation after having posted a request for recs on Reddit. The stipulations were: 1) They had to be in-ear. The reasoning being over-ear protection is very bulky for anything that actually protects well enough to use. I'm old enough where I don't care what anyone says about how "uncool" I am wearing ear protection. 2) They had to include a non-flange option. My wife cannot use flanged ear plugs due to numerous ear piercings on different spots of her ears. For the same reason, she cannot wear over-ear pro as in #1. I was pretty sure she'd be stuck with regular foam plugs until I found these. I did see a "moldable" plastic ear plug set exists from another manufacturer, but I read extensively that they are very uncomfortable to wear after only an hour or two. 3) They couldn't cost an arm and a leg to buy without knowing how they'd function. Each set of these plugs was $25 at the time of my purchase, so they weren't about to break the bank for a "risk" purchase based on a lone recommendation. Overall: yeah, these are definitely a winner. The flanged tips were comfortable for me. The foam tips were comfortable for my wife. We were both pretty happy with the total volume reduction (no ear pain/ringing at the end of the concert) and exceedingly pleased with the limited distortion to the music/vocals. There definitely is SOME distortion, but, compared to standard foam plugs, these are definitely high-fidelity. We're looking into professional custom-made plugs for both of us, but I'll definitely return for more of these if the custom plugs don't happen and if/when my current set of these wears out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ They work nearly as advertised, but aren't super comfortable
*by T***Y on January 16, 2019*

So these do work. They lower the volume as opposed to blocking the sound (like a foam earplug would). However, at least for me, you do lose the feeling of the music. You lose a lot of highs. Mids sound fine, maybe a tad muddled. Bass sounds fine too. But losing the highs definitely takes away from the soul of the music. Now, with that being said, it is MUCH better than foam ear plugs. It *IS* like turning down the volume, but it's also like switching from your expensive home audio system to a portable bluetooth speaker. The genre of music DOES matter. For anything with instruments I almost never wear these. I'd rather hear the full body of music. But for EDM these things are LIFE SAVERS. Er, ear savers, I guess. EDM is more about the lows and mids and less about the highs, so these earplugs don't ruin the sound as much. I was just a few rows away from the stage during a Bassnectar show, so I was close to some gnarly loud speakers. Not only were my ears very well protected, but everything still sounded great. My friends had to retreat to the back because their ears were hurting so much, but I was able to stay up front. Later in the year I purchased "EarPeace HD Concert Ear Plugs - High Fidelity Hearing Protection for Music Festivals, DJs & Musicians (Standard, Red Case)" (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076VTXWBP/). In comparison the EarPeace was much more comfortable. The Etymotics start to dig into your ear and become uncomfortable after a while. The EarPeaces fit much more softly in your ear. However, the Etymotics had far superior sound quality than the EarPeaces. The EarPeaces sounded much more muddied than the Etys. Granted, I only tried the mid-grade sound dampening filter of the EarPeaces (they came with three filters, most dampening, some dampening, least dampening). Next time I will try the least to see how they compare to the Etys. Now back to the Etys. I never tried the foam plugs. The carrying case sucks, it's difficult to use and open. Also, don't get caught up on having a lanyard. With both the Etys and the EarPeaces neither plug would simply fall out of your ear without coercion. And when you take out the plugs and use the lanyard to rest them on your shoulders, it honestly feels like the lanyard could fall off me at any moment. The EarPeaces didn't come with a lanyard, which had me worried. But when using them in the field I realized I didn't need it and I was better off putting them directly back into their case anyway. (Which, btw, EarPeace has the superior case). So yes, the Etymotics do work. They don't work great, although they work better than EarPeace. They aren't very comfortable, however, I've found that you can't rely on someone else's definition of comfort. Everyone's ear canal is shaped different.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive
*by K***R on May 26, 2025*

I got the standard fit ER20XS, which fit very well. I wore these ear plugs for a 4-day hard rock music festival. The sound quality was very good. The plugs are fairly nondescript when you have them in. Nothing flashy, just effective. No lying in bed with ringing ears. They stay in and aren't painful. I actually wore the Etymotic plugs all 4 days, which for me is really saying something! I was impressed. I'll definitely be using these for the upcoming summer concerts. Once I learned how to take them in and out of my ears, I found it easy to pop them in when approaching a stage versus having them out while walking around or listening from the back. At one point the little storage box popped open without me knowing and I lost the cord, which I wasn't using anyway. Make sure you snap that container all the way shut. I have tried other foam earplugs at concerts before and found they distort the sound and block too much of the music. I always ended up abandoning them. No such disappointment with the Etymotic ear plugs. I definitely recommend these.

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