Jimna
Well-known member
i didnt like them for music, but yes they are much quieter, for me to much so. the er20's are a 20db cut across the boards. i also found the hearos to be to dull sounding, they crushed the top end. the er-20's have a flat response and generally sound the best of the plugs ive tried so far, although i hear good things about the custom molded type. a friend is an FOH guy and has a set, he claims they sound just as good as the Etymotic's but more comfortable. they also come with multiple inserts to change the db cut or just to add a set of in-ear monitors that are growing among performers, and i love because it means no monitor on stage blocking the view.
.....and apparently they have ear molds too: http://www.etymotic.com/pdf/erme-er20-fittingguide.pdf
.....and apparently they have ear molds too: http://www.etymotic.com/pdf/erme-er20-fittingguide.pdf