Review · Hearing & audio
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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