Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Baby Blue with Clear Stem) by Etymotic Research
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Digital camera reviews of Etymotic Research ER20 High-Fidelity Earplugs (Baby Blue with Clear Stem)
Digital camera Review: Sound protection / low cost musicians ear
Summary: 5 Stars
These are the smaller size version of the hearing protection plugs. These hearing protection plugs are marketed as offering 20 dB sound reduction at all frequencies. I tested them with measurement grade microphones on a HATS (Head and Torso Simulator - artificial head) and found they meet or exceed this specification overall. Most hearing protection devices attenuate the higher frequencies more than the lower frequencies making speech and other sounds muffled. These offer fairly equal broadband attenuation which is more like simply turning the volume down rather than turning down the "treble" settings on a stereo. I was considering a "musicians" ear which is a custom set of earplugs with filter to attenuate broadband sound, but cost much more. The only disadvantage is that they stick out somewhat from the ear. Come with a nice case and string to keep them together as a pair. Digital camera Review: Etymotic Research ER20 Baby Blue Ear Plugs with Clear Stem
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Baby Blue ear plugs with clear stem for use during classical piano practice in order to reduce prolonged exposure to the intensity of a grand piano's sound during long practice sessions, which otherwise aggravates my tinnitus (ringing in the ears). I am absolutely delighted with the purchase. The Baby Blues definitely reduce intensity to a significant degree without distorting or seriously thinning the sound, and I now use them regularly and wouldn't want to be without them. I also found the small size a perfect fit (I am male, 5'9", 167 pounds, with a more or less ordinary sized head). I should note that, after prolonged use, switching back to "full sound" without the plugs can be a shock: the natural sound is overwhelming by contrast and requires some time for adjustment. But I would highly recommend the Baby Blues to anyone with similar needs and interests. And a further nice feature: they come in a small, easy-to-use snap-close plastic container that includes a cord for connecting the plugs to each other for safe keeping. Digital camera Review: finally, earplugs that fit!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a wedding photographer and I need to be able to hear people call my name out whenever I'm working. Additionally, I really care about my hearing and I don't want to lose it. Normal earplugs block all noise, which isn't helpful when a bride is calling for you and you can't hear her. Enter Etymotic.
These things really do lower the overall noise without muffling it - what this means is that I'll hear the bride, the conversation next to me, all the little things I'd miss with 99 cent earplugs in the store. And for music, these really are a no brainer as you can enjoy the music at concerts and protect your hearing since the sound is still true - just softer. Bonus, if the music is cracking, these earplugs filter out that high pitched crack.
I had been using their regular model in small however they never really fit my ear canal right - they'd pop out because I couldn't get them to fit in all the way. With the baby blues I now have earplugs that really fit into my ears and I couldn't be happier.
Digital camera Review: Can't imagine going to a show without these!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always had difficulty with full size earplugs and found them to be annoying.
Turns out the problem wasn't the manufacturer of the earplugs, it was the size!
Since I received the Baby Blues I've been to several shows and I have to say, they're the best thing ever!
Digital camera Review: You'd have to be stupid not to wear ear protection
Summary: 4 Stars
At today's live music events, the sound engineers are criminal. They are permanently harming every member of their audience with each event. How this hasn't been addressed in legislation is beyond me. It doesn't have to be hard rock music either. It's everything.
But they won't be harming you if you wear ear plugs. And if you wear Etymotic ear plugs, you won't be missing out on any of the music.
Foam earplugs protect fine, but they don't make a level reduction across the audible frequencies. These are a much more level reduction and the music will sound great.
The only difference is that your ears won't be muffled or ringing from permanent hearing damage after the show.
These "baby blues" are for smaller ear canals. I have a giant head but for some reason I have small ear canals and these are great. A few minutes after insertion I get a kind of itchy feeling in my ears which is solved by lightly tapping on my ear right next to the plugs. Then a few minutes later, I don't feel a thing and am in comfort for the rest of the show.
Don't be an idiot, buy these.