I'll update this review once I go to a concert with these.I got the large and clipped off the base flange with side cutters as someone suggested in the comments. The result is a tight and secure fit, I can wear them comfortably and *almost* forget I'm wearing them after a while. If you're doing this I suggest you take your time and reinsert the tips to make sure you have a good fit and not cut off too much. If you screw it up however there's always ebay/amazon. Might try the silicone ones from beats, I remember those sealing well in-ear.(Edit: I no longer use them and have opted for the memory foam)The sound so far while wearing them is pretty great. Testing so far has only involved speaker output at medium volume at most, so please take this review for what it ... MoreI'll update this review once I go to a concert with these.I got the large and clipped off the base flange with side cutters as someone suggested in the comments. The result is a tight and secure fit, I can wear them comfortably and *almost* forget I'm wearing them after a while. If you're doing this I suggest you take your time and reinsert the tips to make sure you have a good fit and not cut off too much. If you screw it up however there's always ebay/amazon. Might try the silicone ones from beats, I remember those sealing well in-ear.(Edit: I no longer use them and have opted for the memory foam)The sound so far while wearing them is pretty great. Testing so far has only involved speaker output at medium volume at most, so please take this review for what it is until it is updated. Vocals are crystal clear. Highs also retain the same clarity; to describe it it's like the sound of top hats are travelling through the plugs and into your ear. Unfortunately this cannot be said with the lower range. There is a loss of warmth in the bass and mids, especially in instruments you may notice a slight "deadness" in the sound which makes it sound less alive. The end result skews what you hear somewhat and produces an odd tone which works in certain genres but not others, especially acoustical instrumentation. I imagine however the use case being primarily for loud gigs where they do a good enough job of blasting music upwards of 104dB, so this may not matter so much. And I am using a pair of modified eartips so please also consider that I may have changed the sound signature somewhat.So after going to see Primal Fear I don't hear ringing, so that's good. Their sound balancing was garbage so using the music as a reference was a bad idea. I swapped tips between songs and compared flanged to the regular silicone vs memory foam. There is virtually no difference between the two silicone options, and towards the end there was an incredible itching sensation in my inner ear... The foam slightly reduces clarity, but it's foam, so it feels better. Experiment with speakers to see what works for you.Overall a good product. Comes with a small clip-seal carrying case that's very pocket friendly and has a string to attach to the canals/stems/whatever you wanna call them making it safe to handle without potentially losing a side. Doesn't deafen the frequency range like some other earplugs seem to do, kinda just suppresses them in a satisfactory way. There are probably better earplugs but cost 5 or 10 times more than this. Worth a buy if you don't already have a good pair and makes a good gift for that dumbass friend that doesn't care for hearing protection and will end up getting tinnitus.Also they work a treat for loud machinery.

Almost perfect

These earplugs are nearly perfect. I can wear these for hours at a time with little to no discomfort upon removal. They're effective in softening and decreasing noises around me. They're fairly easy to clean between uses and the neck cord is very handy to have, especially if you're a little clumsy. The case that comes with is adequate but I prefer to use the Flare keyring container. l do find that windy conditions do affect your ability to hear. But I would guess this is an issue with most noise-reduction earplugs.

Amazing cutomer service

If you're in the market for a great product and great customer service, than look no further. Earjobs are hands down one of the best companies for exactly that, they have a great product range to suit your needs and their staff will go above and beyond to fill your order.2 months ago I purchased a pair of earplugs that were in stock, once I put the order through they emailed me back saying they didn't have them in stock and recommended another brand that were of the same caliber. I agreed to have the other product and asked if they were able to ship them out asap as I needed them for a rave that weekend which sadly I forgot to bring them, but guess what, I saw them the next day at no extra cost for express shipping.I finally remembered to bring them to a rave ... MoreIf you're in the market for a great product and great customer service, than look no further. Earjobs are hands down one of the best companies for exactly that, they have a great product range to suit your needs and their staff will go above and beyond to fill your order.2 months ago I purchased a pair of earplugs that were in stock, once I put the order through they emailed me back saying they didn't have them in stock and recommended another brand that were of the same caliber. I agreed to have the other product and asked if they were able to ship them out asap as I needed them for a rave that weekend which sadly I forgot to bring them, but guess what, I saw them the next day at no extra cost for express shipping.I finally remembered to bring them to a rave the past weekend, I wasn't overall happy with the outcome of them. My personal experience with them is that I wasn't hearing any treble with the ones recommended, all I could hear was bass and they ended up hurting my ears. But that doesn't mean they were a bad product, everyone is different and need different ear plugs.I messaged earjobs on Facebook letting them know and I couldn't find my order number but they still catered to my request and agreed to send me the earplugs I originally ordered.This lot are a bunch of legends and, I cannot stress this enough, recommend them to anyone in the market for earplugs.

Earplug woes

I had high hopes for these earplugs but I found them to be less flexible than my silicone earplugs. They were uncomfortable in my ears despite trying several insertions and trying wetting them as suggested. Also could not get a tight seal in my ear canal. Overall a disappointment

Good everyday use earplugs

These earplugs are ideal for all purposes, when I'm attending loud events, walking outside, or riding in a bus. They don't block out too much sound, and the sound they do block out is pretty even throughout, so you get a good sense of what's going on, and can often hear people quite well too, without getting an earful of too much sound. Only mark against it was that the foam plugs came a bit squished, but it didn't seem to matter, since they would be compressed to wear them anyway.

Great company, great product

Etymotic are a pro company that have been making in ear products for years. I've seen them at trade shows and have used their products for years with very good comfort and success. Most hi quality ear plugs for loud shows have -12db of protection. These offer 20db (that's a HUGE difference) and I look forward to getting mine.

Love these. Great for live music!

My mom is an audiologist so I know all too well the importance of protecting your hearing at live events etc. I do a lot of concert photography and videography so I need to be able to protect my ears but it's also really important that I'm able hear others and the music clearly. These do a great job of that. They are fairly easy to get in and out. They don't stand out too much like yellow foam ones which is nice. That being said they only have a 20db attenuation so maybe not suitable for heavy metal shows etc that are 130db. I have found these to be enough to keep my ears from ringing after most shows though even with peaking at about 120db. For me it's more about minimizing risk and being able to enjoy the music yet rather than completely eliminating it. Definitely ... MoreMy mom is an audiologist so I know all too well the importance of protecting your hearing at live events etc. I do a lot of concert photography and videography so I need to be able to protect my ears but it's also really important that I'm able hear others and the music clearly. These do a great job of that. They are fairly easy to get in and out. They don't stand out too much like yellow foam ones which is nice. That being said they only have a 20db attenuation so maybe not suitable for heavy metal shows etc that are 130db. I have found these to be enough to keep my ears from ringing after most shows though even with peaking at about 120db. For me it's more about minimizing risk and being able to enjoy the music yet rather than completely eliminating it. Definitely recommend picking up a pair of these if you go to live shows at all!

ok-ish

Well they reduce the intensity of the sound - I use for rock concerts. The quality of the mix is lost, unfortunately, but not as badly as foam earplugs I have to admit. Still, the frequency shift, although very roughly flat accross the spectrum, still dulls off the detail of the sound, but that is to be expected I suppose because after all you have something shoved into your ears. Tbh I expected a higher definition of sound from the feel of the advertisement. $15 water plugs from the chemist are roughly comparable although less of a mid boost so the Etymotics are slightly more pleasant in general. I found I must have some inflammation or tenderness in my left ear and had trouble inserting the long plug design fully every time so the sound is sometimes unbalanced ... MoreWell they reduce the intensity of the sound - I use for rock concerts. The quality of the mix is lost, unfortunately, but not as badly as foam earplugs I have to admit. Still, the frequency shift, although very roughly flat accross the spectrum, still dulls off the detail of the sound, but that is to be expected I suppose because after all you have something shoved into your ears. Tbh I expected a higher definition of sound from the feel of the advertisement. $15 water plugs from the chemist are roughly comparable although less of a mid boost so the Etymotics are slightly more pleasant in general. I found I must have some inflammation or tenderness in my left ear and had trouble inserting the long plug design fully every time so the sound is sometimes unbalanced between ears also. So my general feeling is a little disappointed mainly because of how they were built up by sellers to be all but perfect. The best thing is conversations can be had even in a loud concert environment as instead of someone causing pain by shouting into your ear you can actually understand what they are saying. Top job in that respect!

probably a good product, but fit is off

I took some care to ensure that the standard fit would be right for me. I normally find the standard fit of anything going into my ears works (whether it be audio earbuds or various kinds of ear plugs). The one time I tried some large foam earplugs (made by Surgipack from Chemist Warehouse in Australia), they were too big. I have Etymotic earbuds (model HF5) and the standard eartips on those work for my ears. The tips of these earplugs looked identical from the images online. So I was pretty sure that the standard size of these Etymotic plugs would be right for me, but they are slightly too small and do not form a good seal. Comparing these ear plugs side by side with my Etymotic earbuds, the silicon ear tips are identical with the exception of the base where they ... MoreI took some care to ensure that the standard fit would be right for me. I normally find the standard fit of anything going into my ears works (whether it be audio earbuds or various kinds of ear plugs). The one time I tried some large foam earplugs (made by Surgipack from Chemist Warehouse in Australia), they were too big. I have Etymotic earbuds (model HF5) and the standard eartips on those work for my ears. The tips of these earplugs looked identical from the images online. So I was pretty sure that the standard size of these Etymotic plugs would be right for me, but they are slightly too small and do not form a good seal. Comparing these ear plugs side by side with my Etymotic earbuds, the silicon ear tips are identical with the exception of the base where they attach to the main part of the plug/bud. I would not have thought such a slight difference could alter how they fit in the ear canal, but that's the only possible culprit I could find. I haven't been able to try the larger size since they are sold out on Earjobs.Apart from this sizing issue, the plugs seem good quality. The soft case is very practical - small & comfortable in a trouser pocket. The cord also seems good.

they muffle and hurt me

I thought there would be a hole in them but there isn't. Sounds don't get through so well. Faraway sounds are muffled while close sounds almost go away. I've had people sneak up behind me more often, which I don't enjoy. They're also painful when I first put them in, but get more comfortable the longer I have them in. But when someone wants to talk to me, because close sounds are so quiet, I have to take one out both out and start the process all over again.