Earasers Independent Sound Quality Field Study — Full Report & Raw Data
Real-world evaluation of earplugs in music environments — September 2017
This field study evaluated earplugs in real-world music environments. Participants rated the earplugs on factors including comfort, fit, handling, appearance, discreetness, conversation, dancing and quality of music.
participant ratings
Comfort, Fit & Handling
| Rating Category | Earasers -17 dB Avg | Earasers -19 dB Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 |
| Fit | 3.8 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Ease of Handling | 3.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 |
| Overall Appearance | 3.9 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Discreetness | 3.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Overall Rating | 3.7 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 |
Ratings in this section were based on a 5-point scale.
Real-World Use
| Rating Category | Earasers -17 dB Avg | Earasers -19 dB Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing / Movement — No Interference | 92.3% | 100% |
| Ease of Conversation | 4.8 / 7 | 5.0 / 7 |
| Quality of Music | 5.4 / 7 | 5.1 / 7 |
Dancing / Movement was recorded as 1 = interference and 2 = no interference. Percentages shown represent recorded responses indicating no interference.
WHAT PARTICIPANTS RATED
Participants rated their experience using the study's evaluation scales. The results shown above preserve the reported averages, while the participant-level table provides the underlying recorded responses for transparency.
PARTICIPANT-LEVEL DATA
The original participant-level results are provided here for transparency. Blank cells indicate that no rating was recorded for that item.
How the Field Study Was Conducted
This field study evaluated earplugs in real-world music and sound environments. Participants used the earplugs in live settings and provided ratings based on their experience.
The study included 56 participants and evaluated 22 different earplugs. Participants provided feedback on several aspects of the earplug experience, including comfort, fit, ease of handling, appearance, discreetness, dancing or movement, ease of conversation, and quality of music.
Earasers were evaluated in both the -17 dB Avg and -19 dB Peak configurations.