The Etymotic Research ER20XS High Fidelity is ranked #10 of all 56 earplugs tested by HearAdvisor, placing it in the top 25% of products tested. Our lab tests suggest that the Etymotic Research ER20XS High Fidelity offers excellent Sound Quality and good Loudness Reduction. The Etymotic Research ER20XS High Fidelity has a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 13 dB. At a common concert level of 100 dBA, you would have approximately 3.0 hours before reaching your daily sound exposure limit (100% sound dose). Exceeding this timeframe increases your risk of permanent sound-induced hearing disorders.

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Sound Quality

best

4.5

Top score

5.0

Loudness Reduction

best

3.7

Top score

5.0

State-of-the-art Acoustic Laboratory

Quality data starts with quality recordings, that is why we worked with GRAS to build a no-compromise front end.

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Open ear audio recordings

These sound files replicate the experience of listening to music without earplugs. For the most authentic experience, please use high-quality headphones and adjust the volume to a realistic, but safe, concert level.

Level-matched audio

Loudness of earplug audio is artificially raised to match open-ear loudness so you can focus on changes in tonal balance and sound quality only.

Etymotic ER20XS: Expert Review with Sound Samples

In this video, we dive into Etymotic's high-fidelity earplug ER20XS. This concert, or musician's, earplug is available for around $19.99 making it one of the most affordable universal fit earplugs.

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