These Hearos "High Fidelity" earplugs are really the popular Etymotic Research ER20 plugs rebranded in a different package. In fact, they are also the same as the Mack's brand "Hear Plugs High Fidelity" model (I own them all). For whatever reason, both of the rebranded versions cost less than the "Etymotic" branded ones despite being exactly the same, but I'm not complaining!Over the past year, I have tried more than a dozen different models of ear plugs claiming to be either "flat attenuation", "natural sounding" or "high fidelity" with some costing upwards of $50 per pair! Needless to say, these Etymotic/Mack's/Hearos plugs are hands-down the best plug for the price if you are looking for a true "high fidelity" ear plug that will reduce the volume of your surroundings an appreciable amount without causing voices and music to become overly softened, muddled or inaudible.In fact, there's nothing at 2x or even 3x the price that exceeds the performance of these plugs and many similar designs, such as the popular "Vader" plugs, simply fall short in real world use.The NRR (noise reduction rating) of these plugs is rated at just 12db, so I DO NOT recommend them for use in shooting sports or high noise work environments. However, for short-term use in moderately loud environments, such as busy restaurants, parties, music concerts and band practices, these are an exceptional choice! In reality, the effective noise reduction of these plugs is closer to 20db at some frequencies, but it's always best to err on the side of caution when it comes to your ears, so get a plug with a higher NRR rating if you are going to be exposed to loud noises for more than a couple hours at a time.My only complaint is that the stem on this design sticks out a bit farther than I would prefer. However, the clear color does help conceal it and this is only an aesthetic preference, not a functional one. In use, the longer stem makes the plugs easier to hold, fit and remove than some other styles, particularly the Planet Waves "Pacato" earplugs and HearDefenders-DF models.The triple-layer, mushroom-shaped baffle system is a classic design, but continues to offer the widest range of fitment and offers a good quality seal in most ears with average size canals.All in all, these are a high quality ear plug that deliver exactly what they say...high fidelity sound with solid protection!Highly recommended.If you found my review helpful, please tell Amazon by clicking the "YES" button below. Thank you for reading! Read more

I play music on a semi professional basis and I have used these Hearos for many years on stage during every performance, weekly more or less.... They bring everything down evenly...the fidelity is still there, it just cuts off all the harshness of drums, the snare, and the guitars, especially if the amp is pointed at your head...the triple flange is nice, you can have them all the way in for ultra noisy situations. .. or have them partially out and you can still have a regular conversation with them still in. I sing in the band, too and these do not hinder that in any way. I have four sets just to make I always have a pair...sometimes after a gig they go into my pocket and then on to the counter and I have forgotten them for shows. ... my hearing is precious to me, so I have the extra pairs tucked away in my gig bag or instrument case. They are comfortable enough, I sometimes I forget I'm still wearing them. Read more

UPDATE 7/12/18:i figured out a way to make these fit perfectly for my ears. cut off the first flange of the silicon tip (see my photo). with the second (middle) flange as the tip, it makes a perfect seal now without any effort. unless you're a child or have unusually small ear holes, the first flange is too small to make a seal, so naturally it gets pushed deeper into the ear canal which may cause discomfort.Original review:i bought these mainly to wear at movie theaters, where audio systems have gotten unbearably loud over the years. the hearos work as expected, although i wouldn't mind if they blocked a little more. they have a noise reduction rating of 12 db (decibels). there's a little more attenuation on the high end (treble) of the frequency range than the low end (bass). i don't see any holes in the plastic end cap part, so i assume sound waves just pass through it to reach the inner stem part (not sure how it all works, but yay science).in regards to how they fit, they actually don't go in horizontally into my ear canal as shown in their diagram (second image). they fit better if the stem points downward like at a 45 degree angle. also the included case is made out of the same flimsy plastic material as the product packaging, so nothing fancy there. Read more

The first time I ordered this, the earplugs were nowhere to be seen in the packaging. Amazon was quick to help, but UPS misdelivered the replacement package. Finally, the third time around, I got exactly what I was hoping for! Having never used "high-fidelity" earplugs before, I didn't quite know what to expect. I was surprised when I put them in that I didn't really realize they were there. Everything sounds as clear as it should, but quieter. Not muffled, just less loud.It seems to do a good job at attenuating all of the frequencies evenly, but I suppose my ears may not be as trained as some. Still, it's a world of difference compared to ordinary foam earplugs. When you wear these, you can't hear the blood rushing through your head. Instead, there's actual silence!I mostly use them for yard work, and sometimes I wear them at night when I'm somewhere noisy. They sound good when playing/listening to the piano, but I can't speak for a whole band or orchestra.Finally, I'm pleased that they are easy to wash. A little bit of soap and water takes any residual earwax right off. If I manage to lose this pair, I'll be happy to purchase these again. Read more

Disappointing level of noise reduction, sounds are still too loud wearing these. Also unreliable in creating a seal, which is difficult, and the plugs don't function properly without Read more

El desempeño de estos tapones son muy buenos. Los he comparado contra los tapones de espuma y veo que como anuncian, estos tapones tienen reducción de ruido sin la eliminación completa de los sonidos agudos.En mi caso, los usaré para mezclar música (como DJ) y el único problema que le veo es que la punta del tapon sobresalen aproximadamente un centímetro de las orejas, por lo cual hace estorboso usar audífonos sobre ellos.La única solución que le veo, es insertarlos de tal manera que las puntas queden hacia abajo.En amazon también se venden otras dos tapones iguales: Etymotc Research ER20 y Vic Firth VICEARPLUG, para quien esté indeciso entre ellos déjenme decirles que son EXACTAMENTE LOS MISMOS, simplemente que vienen etiquetadas por diferentes marcas, por lo cual, compren el que tengan mejor precio.No lo recomendaría para exposición al ruido por mucho tiempo; en otras palabras, si vas a algún festival de música, necesitarás más protección, ya que estos tapones ofrecen un NRR de 12 dB.Los rangos de atenuación de sonido varían de 14.5 dB a los125 Hz. llegando hasta 24.6 dB a los 8KHz. Anexo la tabla de atenuación en las imágenes.A FAVOR:- Resistentes- Son reutilizables y se pueden lavar.- Bloquean relativamente bien todas las frecuencias. No solamente las agudas (Como los tapones de espuma)EN CONTRA:- El "free case" es un porta tapones de muy mala calidad. No sirve para transportar porque cualquier peso sobre ellos los destruiría. Su única utilidad es evitar que les caiga polvo.Más allá de la utilidad del producto, el empaque vino en mal estado, al parecer fue aplastado por algo, pero el producto no se dañó. Read more

I bought a pair of these 4 years ago. They were awesome, sadly I lost one, no biggie I thought, I'll just order a new pair. Sadly, these are not the same quality as before, the silicon ear tips are much larger and don't flex nearly as well as my original pair. That and theyre a rather obnoxious white which means they turn a rather nauseaating yellow after just a few wears due to earwax.Thankfully The sound quality is Simmilar to my original pair, despite me having to spend much longer trying to get a good seal. Read more

Se los compre a mi hijo que va a clases de batería ya que no es electrónica y hace bastante ruido como aun es pequeño quiero cuidarle sus oídos, vi en los comentarios que permite escuchar la música con definición pero no tan alto son pequeños pero hacen su función, lo único que mejoraría es que trajera ya un recipiente para guardarlos ya que el que viene es muy delicado y solo es parte del embalaje de el producto al momento de comprarlo. Read more

These are excellent earplugs if you are playing in a rock band. Unfortunately, in the three years since I have been using them, the price has doubled and the hard plastic storage case that I find very useful, has been replaced with a cheap flimsy container. As a customer who puts these to good use, I definitely notice when the price goes up while the quality goes down. Read more