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Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs review

Low-profile silicone concert earplugs rated 16 dB NRR, sold with two shell sizes and an aluminum case.

By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026

Performance (40%)
8.4
Ease of use (25%)
8.4
Value (35%)
7.8

Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs are a long-running concert plug, and Eargasm says more than 1 million ears use them. The brand also sells many festival editions of the same design. Eargasm rates them at 16 dB NRR and says the expected real-world reduction is about 21 dB. The plugs are made from hypoallergenic soft silicone with a low-profile shape that Eargasm describes as virtually invisible. Each order includes a pair of attenuation filters already fitted in standard-size shells, a spare pair of small shells you can move the filters into, a lightweight aluminum case that clips to a bag or keys, and a gift box. That makes them a popular present for music fans. The downside is price: at $47.95 you pay almost twice as much as Etymotic ER20XS for a single filter strength, and Eargasm notes that its filters do not fit its other models. Buyers who want a stronger filter can look at Eargasm's MAX version, which costs more.

Who it is for

Concertgoers who want a discreet plug with a gift-ready case and two shell sizes.

Price

$47.95 per pair.

should the standard size be too big for you $ 47.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

  • 16 dB NRR, with an expected reduction of 21 dB
  • Hypoallergenic soft silicone
  • Standard and small shells in the box
  • Low-profile design
  • Lightweight aluminum carrying case and gift box

Strengths and weaknesses

  • Strength: Two shell sizes included
  • Strength: Discreet low-profile shape
  • Strength: Case clips to a bag or keys
  • Weakness: Single filter strength
  • Weakness: Costs nearly twice as much as Etymotic ER20XS
  • Weakness: Filters do not fit Eargasm's other earplug models

Key facts

  • Price: $47.95
  • Reduction: 16 dB NRR, about 21 dB expected
  • Shells: Standard and small
  • Case: Aluminum

Where it ranks

Eargasm High Fidelity Earplugs is No. 6 in our Best Earplugs for Concerts verdict and No. 5 in Best Earplugs for Musicians.

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