Etymotic ResearchEtymotic Research ETY Plugs High Fidelity Earplugs in Polybag Package - Blue Tip, Standard Fit

These are great. You can hear music clearly and evenly dims all the sounds.Save your hearing now and later!

I've owned these for a bit over a year and used them a few times now. Perfect product and as my headline says I think they're vital for anyone who's planning on being in a loud environment (like a concert, rave, etc) to own. I've suffered hearing loss a couple of times in my life due to a physical injury to my head. I've recovered (at least like 95% anyway) but I take hearing damage very seriously now. It's miserable.These earplugs don't alter sounds in any noticeable (or at least not negative) way, just bring down the dB levels overall. So at a rave or a concert or whatever, you'll be hearing the music clearly almost like you didn't have earplugs in, it'll just be quieter. I don't know if I'd say you'll forget they're in, but they definitely aren't uncomfortable. I wore these to a rave where I was almost right by the speakers for like 1-2 hours and I didn't feel the need to take them out at all.20 dollars sounds like a lot for earplugs, but these aren't just some ordinary plugs you can buy at like CVS (well maybe you can, I've never looked lol). And 20 dollars is a small price to pay for significantly lowering your risk of hearing damage over time if you're someone who is around loud noise a lot, whether for work or fun. Heck, even if you only ever plan to go to a loud event just once in your life, I'd still say these are a must buy to avoid some temporary (or if you're unlucky, permanent) tinnitus after.

Good quality. Enjoyed music without muffling of sound.

I am an adult with autism and really bad anxiety. I had to go to hospital for a while and these helped me more than I can even express. At first my ears got a little sore but I can hardly feel them now. I only take them out when I'm calm enough and the noise even then is quite overwhelming. I'll be buying another pair in case I lose them because I can't be without them now.

I bought these for going out to drum and bass events and attending festivals. Used them several times now and they’re brilliant! Really take the edge off the noise and definitely help protect your ears especially from heavy bass. Have a handy piece of string which means you can wear them around your neck without losing them. You can still hear people talk, and can 100% still appreciate and love the music, it just helps protect your ears!! I was worried these wouldn’t fit as I have quite small ears but the standard fits like a dream. 10/10 would recommend.