Joe, if you are talking about the Etymotic 20 generic fit earplugs, they don't fit most people's ears very well. The solid shaft is straight, and most ear canals take a pretty sharp bend right where the plug should seal. If you push it in deeply enough to seal sell, it will result in pain in the tragus (that cartilage piece that sits at the front opening of the ear). I can wear them about 5 minutes, and that's it for me.

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