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1) Does anybody have any experience with these earplugs or competitors (if there are any)?
I've got ER-25 custom fit earplugs. I use them when I do live-sound work at nightclubs as well as when I go clubbing & to concerts. I simply love them and I find they're worth every penny to save my precious hearing.
2) Do they cut the sound equally across all frequencies as advertised?
Yes, they let you hear everything, but just XX dB quieter (depending on your model you get more or less dB attenuation)
3) Are they significantly better than the foam cheapies, in terms of noise reduction and sound quality?
Yes, the foam cheap crap earplugs simulate a hearing problem/disability, and that's no good!
4) How are they for comfort? I find the foam cheapies not too bad but after 5-6 hours they really start to bug me. However something about the ER-20s seems uncomfortable to me? Can anyone comment on this?
Eventually one can get used to wearing them for long periods of time and forget they're even there. The custom molded ones that I've got are quite comfy. Keep in mind that if they don't make a snug enough fit, then you're defeating the purpose of earplugs.
MIne tend to encourage earwax buildup, but that's actually healthy for your ear canal.... just not TOO much.
5) Online from Etymotic’s webpage they are USD$12, and I phoned Long and McQuade here in Toronto, and they said they sold them for CAD$150, I asked the guy to double check it and he said that’s how much they cost (crazy!) Has anybody ordered them online or bought them in Toronto?
I got mine molded and ordered from a ear doctor's office near where I live up in Richmond Hill. They are $75 a piece, and I think the non-molded generic fit ones can be acquired for $30 each max.
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