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Etymotic Research ER20XS vs Loop Switch
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with acoustic filter selections, SoundGrades, and reduction curves.
Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Expert
Choice
Choice
4.4SoundScore
AGrade
13NRR
—SNR
Expert
Choice
Choice
Loop Switch
Acoustic setup:
4.5SoundScore
AGrade
13NRR
—SNR
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Lab scores
SoundScore
Etymotic Research ER20XS4.4
Loop Switch 4.5
Sound Quality
Etymotic Research ER20XS4.5
Loop Switch 3.7
Loudness Reduction
Etymotic Research ER20XS3.7
Loop Switch 4.0
Reduction Curve
Etymotic Research ER20XS (Standard)
Loop Switch (Experience)
Foam
Audio samples
Hear how music sounds through each earplug
Blind Listening Test
Compare How They Sound
Rate music samples through Etymotic Research ER20XS and Loop Switch without knowing which is which.