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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
Expert
Choice
Etymotic Research ER20XS Hero

Etymotic Research ER20XS

Acoustic setup: Standard

4.4SoundScore
AGrade
13NRR
—SNR
Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Loop Switch Hero

Loop Switch

Acoustic setup:

4.5SoundScore
AGrade
13NRR
—SNR

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