Loop Quiet – Earplugs for Sleeping – Super Soft,
Loop Quiet – Earplugs for Sleeping – Super Soft, Reusable Hearing Protection in Flexible Silicone for Noise Reduction & Flights – 8 Ear Tips in XS/S/M/L – 27dB Noise Cancelling – Black
| Brand: | Loop |
| Origin: | China |
You get different sizes so they are sure to fi
As someone who is both autistic and ADHD, I’ve always struggled with sensory hypersensitivity. Busy shops and restaurants can be incredibly overwhelming for me, which is why I was thrilled to discover Loop Quiet earplugs. These earplugs have been a game changer for me. They effectively block out all kinds of noise, from the chatter of crowds to the clatter of dishes, without making me feel like I’m completely cut off from the world. They’re also comfortable to wear, even for extended periods of time, which is great since I wear them pretty much everywhere I go. I can finally enjoy being out and about without feeling like I’m being bombarded by sensory input. If you’re someone who struggles with sensory hypersensitivity, I highly recommend giving Loop Quiet earplugs a try.
Neat solution to being kept awake by a snoring partner. Normal earplugs fall out during the night but these are much better.
Only used for one time so far, changed to smaller size bud and fitted and stayed in well all night without any issue.
Great for me as a shift worker, sleeping during the day when on nights, kills the background noise and easy to wear, good for motorcycles too
This orders not for me its a gift! Ive had a pair theses for a while very comfy and perfect noice reductio
Not bad. The same noise reduction as boots wax ear plugs but not as comfortable. At least this is re-usable
ordered these a few days ago and they are fantastic. They are so comfortable I can sleep in them (even when I’m lying on them), the don’t leave your ear achy & sore, they help my tinnitus and calm me when I’m having sensory overload (adhd and ptsd). They have 4 different size buds so make it very easy to find a great fit! I’ve tried other brands, some actually more expensive and these are far superior and all for 16:99 delivered I’m even thinking of buying my husband and set so he doesn’t need to listen to me shouting as a mixture of tinnitus, a bit deafness and adhd means I shout instead of talk at a normal level lol wish I had these when I was in the army could have been a lifesaver when I came to listening to people snoring lol
After years of not being able to sleep, a howling bedroom window when it’s windy, a snoring boyfriend! A naughty cat that scratches at the door at 3am, I am now unreachable by noise when I’m asleep! I’ve tried so many ear plugs and these are by far supreme!
They seem expensive but well worth the money! Would highly reccomended!
Comfortable soft earplugs come with different earbuds to fit to your ear size. I stayed in b&b with relative who has snoring issues, I am usually sensitive to noise from other guests, traffic and doors banging. With these I slept much better and got disturbed less too. A much more positive experience being away from home.
Bought these as was struggling with the noise levels in gym classes. Particularly Blaze. These dampen the sound enough, that I can still hear the music, and the instructors, but it makes the class a much less stressful experience.
They are also super discreet so I don’t feel stupid when wearing them. They stay in throughout the class, which is perfect!
Comfortable, trendy ear plugs, blocks out snoring and traffic noise, ideal for little ears. Little bit pricey but the colour and style makes it worth it. Great for gigs and office wear too!
Just as a side note I’ve obviously taken them out a couple of times when sleeping, having woke to find one missing.
I have a kitten who likes to chew most things, so I popped a ribbon on to attach them (using the little loop) & I just put the ribbon behind my neck (bit like wearing a pair of Bluetooth earphones) when going to bed, safe way to sleep & to make sure the kitten doesn’t accidentally swallow them if I take them out during sleep.
I’d Highly recommend these ear plugs they’re excellent!
I didn’t think they would be thT good, but can honestly say I was impressed, really comfy and blocked loads of sound
I love these earplugs for myself because I find silence helps me study, and they’re great for sleeping next to a very snore-heavy partner!
I highly recommend these for people with auditory processing issues, especially in relation to autistic spectrum condition. They are for age 12+ and the tips go to an XS size, it would be good to see the brand include younger children sizes, or options that are safer for younger ones. We tried other noise cancelling options, but these are the best for discreet wear, they still let you hear but they do block sound too. Having them on a neck chain would be good so they don’t get lost.
Brought these to help me sleep. My girlfriend snore terribly and keeps me awake. First time I used these I could actually get some sleep as they dropped the noise of her snoring by about 95 %.
I am sensitive to noise so it’s really handy when I am out. It doesn’t completely block out noise but it makes things more tolerable.
Very good I use them for driving a special needs man to his day centre and he shouts a bit loudly these help a lot I can still hear him but it makes it so it doesn’t hurt your ears when he shouts and the ear plugs are easy to use and very comfortable
Great for noise and stress reduction for someone on the spectrum
I’m blown away by these. I don’t know how anyone can break them. They are solid. They work so well for me. Fit perfectly. Sleeping so much better. Not getting woken up by noises anymore. Being able to sleep through other half getting up early. Just brilliant.
Easy to put in, comfortable and blocks noise very well. Best nights sleep in a while.
Easy to wear ,come in a hand case and does block some noise
I have noisy neighbours who (until I bought these) woke me up most nights at 4 o clock. I sleep through wearing these I have very small ear canals and regular buds bruise me. However these have an xs bud which was immediately perfect and comfortable for me. One last thing, I do have ADHD and need complete silence to work.. again these have been perfect. I could become addicted to wearing them. I’ll never be without a set now
I am an autistic 19 year old female who struggles to go shopping in my small towns tesco without being over stimulated. However me and my partner went shopping in Westquey Southampton on a saterday during lunch time and it wasn’t even slightly uncomfortable. You can mostly hear the person next to you but completely drowns out everything else.
Completely worth it and I recommend the 18db ones for less busy environments, they also helped a lo
My ears are sensitive to noise, over the years I have used various reusable ear plugs. These are the best I have used for comfort and the noise reduction level. They are expensive but worth i
Fast delivery, well packaged and comes with assortment of fittings. Really comfy and didn’t irritate my ears at all. Used during nights due to snoring misses, they have changed my life. Even buying second pair for work with higher noise cancellation.
I work with very noisy Embroidery Machines, I was really surprised how good these are. Would recommend these. Brilliant!
Best ear plugs can actually sleep now cuts out snoring and night time one’s soft to sleep in which I bought as normal loop to hard in ears
As an ADHDer with various sensory issues – I can’t wear in ear headphones but can tolerate these as they’re comfortable and secure. Very useful as a neuro divergent mother parenting a neuro divergent child. If I can just hang onto these ones and not lose them like the others I’ll be onto a total winner.
They are comfortable and they cancel some noise while sleeping. I’m very satisfied with them.
Read loads of reviews tried loads of different things but these are the best ones yet. A bit pricey for what they are so hopefully they last long.
The best one purchased by far, thats why I ordered another one in case I loose the first pair or worn ou
My son asked for these to dampen down the noise in his classroom. He can still hear the teacher (so he says) but it stopes the other annoying kids from getting him down as they disrupt the lessons and the teacher loses all control.
The fact I have come on here to leave a glowing review should tell you everything I think of these ear plugs. Comfortable and perfect for side sleeping, just what I needed. I’m a very light sleeper but no housemates or outside noise wake me up in the middle of the night now. Still able to hear my alarm at the crack of dawn though. Absolutely top drawer.
Very comfortable and secure for me as I find most in ear units will not stay put. the noise reducing effect was sufficient to allow me to think and still hear the children when they talking.
I never thought I’d be able to use ear plugs, because they either always fall out or they’re uncomfortable to wear (usually because you have to shove them so far down your ear, you might as well just burst your ear drum at that point).
But these are unbelievably comfortable to sleep in – I was unsure due to the negative reviews, but I’m a super light sleeper so any kind of discomfort or change in temperature/sound/movement/light wakes me up. But I managed a solid daytime nap with these.
It does reduce noise, particularly things like traffic, which is great if you live on a busy street.
Does the job!
I bought these particularly to deal with some new neighbours who have moved in as they are a bit noisy, but they’ve been quiet this evening so I might update once they start making noise again.
Theses really do cancel the noise but I’m finding that my right ear just finds it uncomfortable and makessore so I’m assuming it’s me lol
Highly recommend these as without them I’d be in prison for killing my partner with his horrific snoring lol
Was really good for my partner who struggles with sensory overload, good for noises environments, like cinema or at home with lots of childre
I thought this was going to the answer to cancelling out nighttime noise with my teen moving about the house but no, think Im just oversensitive. But, product is good and maybe right for someone else, just not me.
Apsolutely brilliant. Background is reduced makes it easier to concentrate and focus
I wear earplugs every night to sleep. I have tried all sorts from foam to silicone.
I had settled on the silicone ones however seen these so thought I would give them a go. They are pretty much the same silicon tips you get on earphones without the end so pick your size and good to go.
Really good quality pair of earplugs and will save me buying silicone ones every 6 weeks
I like the design and material they are made from, really cost effective and even the case is aesthetic. I would buy again, however the material means that hopefully I won’t have to purchase again for a long time.
Bought for a student who said it’s comfortable. It doesn’t completely cancel out noise but makes sounds distant and muffled (distorted), despite that opted to keep the item so it’s good enough for needing to drown out student noise when studying.
Work well, small and snug. I sleep ony side so usually eat to pillow, and still comfy. Moved house recently and the traffic was busier than our old house. These are now giving me a good night’s sleep. Would buy again and recommend.
I got these for my 10 year old ASD son, he’s gone off ear defenders. They where great for the 2 days he had them before they got lost. I tied them together with a piece of ribbon. They are worth it even for the children, just wished the where more colourful with a cord to help make the visible
I love these!! I work nights and really struggled to sleep during the day. I’ve tried other ear plugs but they were really uncomfortable and kept falling out. These are compact and stay put. I can’t feel them when I’m laid on my side either and the noise reduction is fab! I also love the different size plugs that came with them. I definitely recommend
Some examples of things I used to hear, tenant moving in there room, toilet flushing, up and down stairs, cupboards and doors closing, next doors dog barking, outside traffic as on a main road.
The headphones don’t cancel out all noise but it’s enough for anything going on around you too not disturb you. I rate them as they do what I bought them for, which is to not be woken up unless my alarm or body says so .
My only nag is things in my ears really irritate them and seem to have made my ears internally more sore. I don’t actually think its the product, I think it’s my bodies natural response to things in my ear. Just a heads up for anyone who suffers with in-ear skin sensitivity.
They are good though, wish I had them for my ex’s snoring and wish I had them in the summer so I could have had my window ope
I was unsure about buying these if they would really be able to make a difference, but just used them recently on a trip and could barely hear people around me. For someone who suffers from noise sensitivity and travel anxiety these really made me feel more at ease.
Given 4* only as I usually hate in-ear accessories as they always fall out no matter what size, these Loops did not fall out but I did find them quite hard to position correctly.
Very comfortable and reduced the noise level well. I’m a very light sleeper and usually wake up a lot during the night. With the earplugs in it was the 1st time I have slept through completely!! Would thoroughly recommend!
I struggle to sleep so I listen to sleep stories so wanted something to block out some noise just not all the noise. I had to turn the sleep stories up but I didn’t hear the outside noises. I’ve only used them at a weekend wasn’t sure if I would hear my alarm
Love these! They are comfortable to wear and have great noise cancellation. I find other earplugs do. Not fit well to my ear but the design of these keeps them wedged in while. Still be comfortable! Have since recommended to friends who are also happy
I purchased the Loop Quiet.
They work fantastically, and are really effective. These are solid plugs and so reduce all noise. As well as normal situations like if someone is snoring or there’s loud music, I find they really help to take the edge of some situations. The gym for example is much more pleasant with them in even though it isn’t really loud. It just gives you this pleasant bubble of peace and calm.
They’re also good for sleeping on because they nestle in the ear nicely.
A couple of common things I’ve seen:
-I can still hear things with them in!
They don’t make it silent. You would need industrial ear protectors for that. But they reduce the noise a lot.
-They’re uncomfortable!
I find them very comfortable, I’m still aware of them in my ears, like I’m aware of my watch. But they definitely don’t hurt. If yours do, you’ve probably not fitted them properly. Try different size tips.
-The colours are boring!
I agree there, but at least they’re unobtrusive.
My only complaint really is that the carry case is very lightweight and so feels a bit cheap. But then light is better than heavy I suppose.
Overall highly recommended!
I bought these because I was going to gigs more regularly after covid and buying foam earplugs was getting annoying and I was genuinely surprised at how good these ear plugs are! They’re so comfortable and don’t dampen the sound too much at live metal shows and often I forget I’ve got them in. Can’t imagine a gig without them now! I’ve even worn them for band practice and they work just as well! For the protection these give my ears, the price is an absolute steal
These felt great at first after changing the tip to the smallest one. You can still hear noise but at much reduced level. I do find they hurst after a while so had to remove them in bed. I love they have a little case to keep them safe and clean.
Just love love love these. Normally have the wax ones which end up falling out half way through the night. Totally worth the money seems a lot but sometimes I feel it’s best to invest. You can’t beat a good nights sleep and that’s just what I’ve got now
Love them comfortable and am able to sleep all night. Can hear a little snoring when I wake but apart from that great.
This is great for reducing the sharpness of noise. I can still hear everything, but not as load and peircing.
I liked the foam earplugs but they slide and I can still hear.
I tested loop quiet and I struggled to fit them in the ear the first time. The second time it got easier.
I got used to them and I can rotate them to a degree depending on how much noise I try to cancel.
I can’t live without them now. I can finally sleep! I can still hear a bit but compared to other earplugs I had in the past, loop quiet covers the sound a lot better.
Also, they don’t fall from the ear during the night and are very comfortable to sleep with.
When trying to change tips I ripped one (be careful they are quite fragile). Emailed them from their website and got a response quickly where they shipped out replacement ones. V happy
Really pleased with the ear plugs. I’ve tried many types and the inner of my ear gets sore. These are comfortable, easy to get in and out, cut out the noise, and I can sleep without feeling them. Excellent!
Excellent purchase if you need a break from noise and annoying family members. (I use for that purpose). Nice feel and match with my phone colour, cancels out the noise beautifully and gives you a set of different sized covers
10/10
Minimises noise from adjoining walls but can still wake up when my alarm goes off.
Good for if other people in your household go to bed/wake up at different times to you.
Really good. Comfortable enough for sleeping, even on your side and blocks out snoring (at least enough for me to get back to sleep). The multiple sizes of plug are good though a little wasteful, however I ended up using the smallest ones which I definitely would not have ordered so I am happy. The little case is perfect also to keep them clean between uses.
These have transformed how I sleep. Incredible things. You can’t hear a thing. Takes maybe 2 -3 days to get used to them but they are incredible. Bought a second pair just to have on standby.
They cancel out just enough sound so I can focus and feel calm I would recommend to mos
Pretty good so far, comfy, stylish, small case. True test will be how effective they are at cancelling out my husband’s snoring – update will follow!
Firstly, the carry case is nice and small with just the correct amount of room for the buds. I would have liked the case to be a little better quality, better lining etc. But they do the job.
The buds themselves are easy to put together, if not a little fiddly to take apart. They are very soft and conform to your ear easily, I find that as you put them in you gently push and twist and they seal up. After warming up in your ear you will notice they seal tight.
Sleeping with these buds (side sleeper) is very comfy, I would say on a scale of 1-10 giving them a solid 8. I have tested these on a normal filled pillow, natural rubber and memory foam (the hardest) and they perform well, with comfort levels roughly the same. Maybe a 7/10 when on memory foam.
I was worried about the reviews that state they fall apart in your ear! Well I have had mine for 2 or 3 months and this has never happened. Like I said above, once warmed up they seal very well. This does mean you should NOT just pull them out! Gently twist left to right and pull them out.
Noise reduction. I would say they block ambient noise pretty well, say a 7/10. Louder close noise not so much, maybe a 6/10. However, everyone is sensitive to sound at different levels.
This time of year we have the windows open and by 4am the bloody seagulls are screaming, these buds block that noise 100%. They also block my alarm clock, taking a good few minutes to finally wake me up!
My old buds that had white noise and ambient sounds for playback blocked noise more effectively, however they were much harder in the ear.
So overall I find these a great set of buds, comfy, easy to store and clean with good levels of noise cancelling. Give them a go and see if they work for you?
Provides enough noise cancellation for you to sleep through annoyances such as parties. I have had better cancellation from single use wax ear plugs but want something I don’t have to chuck away after every weekend away and these do the job.
They aren’t the cheapest or the comfiest but the best I have yet to find as an all rounder…
These are fantastic. I love them!
I’ve been wearing ear plugs for years now. Mainly because I’m such a light sleeper and my partners breathing can wake me up! These are perfect. They don’t block noise out so I can still hear my children in the night but I get a good night sleep with them too! (Blocks out my partners snoring anyway!) they are so comfy you don’t even know you have them in, and you get different sizes so they will definitely fit you!
I bought these solely for sleeping. I tried them during the day and they worked fine but at night I found I couldn’t sleep with them in.
The idea is good and they work well if I’m not on my side, but for side sleepers I didn’t find them comfortable to wear.
Maybe my ears are a different shape to the average person but I simply found that the loop could be felt when lying on them. I tried swapping to a soft pillow but still had the same issue.
Sadly, these turned out to be an expensive experiment which failed for me.
If I needed some purely for noise cancellation during the day they would be perfect, but because I only want to block noise when I sleep, I can’t justify the price.
Was sceptical but actually best ear plugs I’ve ever used. Could still hear my husband snore occasionally but definitely reduced the noise over all ! Would recommend
Good noise cancellation but makes my ear a bit sore when I use it for sleeping
Wow!
I bought these because my neighbour’s dog barks a lot during the day and was waking me early morning.
The description said that it blocks 27DB of sound and that you can still hear your alarm etc. And that is correct!
Well, I am absolutely delighted with these QUIET earplugs. Quick and easy to put in. Comfortable for hours in ear.
Honestly, if you want to have a good night’s kip BUT still be able to hear important stuff around you then these are a MUST buy!
I used to use 3M foam ear plugs to block noise for me sleep for years. Unfortunately they had increasingly irritated my ears so I had to find alternatives. This product seemed most popular on Amazon with nice ratings so I decided to give it a try. This pair of ear plugs doesn’t block voice or other sudden noise but perfectly muffed background noise or some light sound, which fits my needs for a sound sleep. The comfortability to wear them is acceptable, just need turn them a few times to adjust to a right angle. So far so good!
They’re great for when I get overwhelmed or if I need to concentrate but they’re too uncomfortable to sleep in. I do have rather small ears so it could just be that? They don’t block out all of the noise, I can still tell when someone is talking at a normal volume but I do need to lip read to know what they’re saying, I find they’re great at blocking out all the extra background noise that you don’t notice is bothering you until it’s too much
I bought these for sleeping during the day as I work night shifts and live with multiple people. They are very comfortable unlike other earplugs I’ve tried and they don’t fall out during the night, like the foam ones do no matter what way I put them in. They are not completely noise cancelling, they block out most noise and have increased my sleep quality but if someone shouts or an alarm goes off in the room you will hear it. They are still one of the best purchases I’ve made for aiding in sleep quality, they are so comfortable and a well worth the money paid for them. Would recommend these to anyone looking to take the volume down significantly wether for sleep or for sensory processing issues.
These really help as my partner snores like a train so I struggle to sleep. They can be a bit uncomfortable sometimes but I have tried many different brands and these are definitely the best. Easy to pop in and out. They come with different sizes so you can see which fit is best for you and are easy to remove with the loop
I was a bit sceptical in trying these but my daughter persuaded me. They are good to cut out back ground noise and if you have a partner who snores the noise is not as loud but yiu can still here it. I find it relaxing as I can here my own breathing which in turn helps be to sleep.
The only throng I will say is despite trying different ear buds they have a habit of falling out when I am asleep meaning I have to search for them in the am.
I would recommend these to anyone who needs to
Relax or struggles to sleep in the summer with windows ope
I bought these because I wanted to reduce noise when I was sleeping try and blank out annoyingly noisy neighbours who have very loud drunken parties, and also to muffle background noise when I’m working from home. They are by far the most comfortable and effective ear plugs I’ve tried for the purposes mentioned above. They don’t block out the noise completely, but sufficiently to make you not really notice it or worry about it.
I don’t usually write reviews, but I just so happened to be prompted via email for this one, and I’ve got a bit of time to kill – so here I am.
There’s no question that these are technically over priced for what you get – basically just rubber ear plugs, with a nice case and a variety of size options. Probably costs pennies to make.
However, I’ve found they work incredibly well for my intended use on public transport. I frequently take the London underground, and, though these far from remove the sound, there is a significant difference when I have them in, compared to when I don’t. What’s more, they’re very convenient, as I frequently travel without a bag, and the travel case easily fits into my trouser pocket.
They’re also great for dampening the sound of general street noise – I was in Covent Garden recently, and upon realising I still had them plugged, was absolutely deafened by the noise increase when I took them off. Really impressed.
I tried a couple of other brands of ear plugs, and they didn’t come close to the comfort, style, and noise reduction these provide.
I live in a terrace house and my next door neighbour talks really loud that I can hear them through the walls and they slam their doors in the early morning and late at night.
I thought I would buy these as they had good reviews and my god, couldn’t hear a thing! Finally got a good night’s rest using these! They were so good I have not heard my alarm at times so you may need to turn your alarm up or find a fool proof way to wake up if you don’t hear your alarm.
It took a few days to get the right fitting but they are comfortable even for sleeping on your side.
I guess one thing to be weary of not by the fault of the product but they occationally make the inside of me ear itch which then causes me to wake up, take out the ear bud and have to give it a little scratch but I will take the occationally itch over sleepless nights any day!
Also I found you have to be careful when changing the sizes. When I was changing them in noticed the silicone go white, like when you stretch something too much, so I would advise you be careful so not the break off the tip
UPDATED: I was using these earplugs wrong initially. If you are having problems, they just sit in your ear when you have the right tip in, no need to push. I wanted to update as I have been tracking my sleep and there is a marked difference – the tracked sleep with 7.53. and 7.16 top line is wearing the earplugs. the tracked sleep with 9.11 and 6.28 top line is without the earplugs. As you can see, since I have been wearing the loops my sleep pattern has changed and I’m getting long, deep sleep at the beginning of the night. I can feel the difference. 7.5 hours is enough now. Nothing else has changed, only the Loop earplugs. I haven’t heard the noisy shower and door banging at all.
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I’ve got super-noisy neighbours who insist on having a halfhour-long shower and banging doors at 5 in the morning. I’ve tried silicone mouldulables and foam earplugs – even the plastic mouldables but all of them hurt my ears and don’t cancel the noise well enough. The next step would have been very expensive white noise earpods if these didn’t work.
I was hesitant to try these as they are not cheap they could easily be another in a long line of ear hurters, but they are not. They are lightweight and while they make a seal and you can hear yourself breathing you can hardly feel you have them in, even side sleeping.
Noise cancellation – well, the way noise works means you won’t get complete cancellation and I have accepted that – but these cancel enough noise – even nearby snoring – to help me get continuous sleep. I think they have drowned the shower/door banging as it didn’t wake me up! I can just about hear my dog ‘asking’ to get up at eight and my alarm on work days.
It took a bit of practice to get them at the right angle to seal in my weird shaped ears but now I get it first time. They supply four different sizes of tips and it was trail and error but there is plenty of online guidance.
Best earplugs I ever bought.
I’m very sensitive to noise, particularly when sleeping or writing and have relied on foam earplugs for a number of years. Having narrow ear canals it was hit and miss in the beginning to find a brand that was suitable. Even when I did find a good one, the constant pressure provided by the expanding of the foam caused no end of problems and I’ve had a lot of pain over the years.
During my latest bout of pain, I was desperate to find an alternative. I found these ear plugs after reading a review on a parenting forum and though initially out off by the price, I was pretty much willing to try anything.
After wearing the loops for only a few hours, I can honestly say that they’re worth every penny. The buds come in a variety of sizes, meaning that you can select the size that is most appropriate (the small for me). Instead of going deeply into the ear canal, the kind of sit just inside the edge and still manage to dull sound effectively. While they’re in, you can hardly feel them and I felt no discomfort at all, even though I had an existing wound from my foam plugs, because they didn’t go deep enough to reach it.
While no as effective in blocking out noise as expanding foam, they do a good enough job for my needs and the comfort factor for me far exceeds a slight increase in the amount of sound I can hear. A further advantage of these is that they’re easily cleaned with a damp cloth and the carry case that comes with them will protect them for gathering any dirt. Overall, they will last for years and I would definitely purchase again if needed
I purchased these as I have some mildly noisy neighbours and wanted a full night’s sleep without being disturbed.
Rereading the ad I can see it says “medium noise reduction”, and in that I’d absolutely agree. They’re not so good as silicone ear plugs, but they’re much more convenient, and do stay in all night. Took me a couple of nights to get used to the feel of them, but I was able to sleep on my side without much discomfort or fear of them coming out.
I do wonder what their profit margin is, given these are just silicone earbud tips with the hole filled in. They must be very cheap to churn out in bulk, yet they’re 18. I guess they’re a niche product and may come down in price over time.
These are too strong for everyday use for me (I have different earplugs for that purpose), but are great for times when I need more serious noise reduction and I purchased them for this purpose. They do muffle sound effectively, although it can feel a bit like you’ve got blocked ears as all sound is quite muffled and distorted, so conversation is unpleasant. However, there are times when you absolutely need that effect and have no desire to hear the outside world. I’ve tried these on the London underground (included the dreaded Bakerloo Line), trains, buses, planes and cars. I’ve also worn them during dental procedures involving drilling and scraping, and when neighbours have been having building work. Overall, they’ve made life a lot more bearable and quiet. I feel like I’m in my own little bubble when I’ve got them on, and they definitely reduce a lot of stress for me.
Was a bit sceptical after trying other brands and different shapes, but none were up to comfort levels, so reverted back to foam earplugs again for the third time.
These I have to admit are brilliant! Noise cancellation is brilliant, comfortable and easy to take out, which is a major one with me after getting one stuck as it was a size smaller and had started working its way down into the ear canal!!
However these act like a plug and be easily positioned so they don’t go any further into the ear because of the outside loop, and can be easily taken out by pulling on the loop.
Foam earplugs became uncomfortable and placed pressure during the night resulting in me taking them out subconsciously.
These are one of the best I have purchased and would say to others “Try them!”
Pros:
* Once you get them in the right position in your ears, you can’t feel them and they don’t hurt.
* The actual design of the loop that sits outside in your ear means I personally didn’t obsess about not being able to get them out easily/getting stuck etc.
* They’re fairly subtle in your ears in comparison to other in-ear ear plugs or large noise cancelling headphones
* Definitely work to smother background noises, it doesn’t get rid of them completely , I could still hear traffic or a child shouting and screaming etc outside but it wasn’t as harsh and annoyed me a lot less
* Comes with a little case you can put them in when you need to take them out
Cons:
* They’re not the cheapest out there
* If they’re not in your ear properly, they can be annoying and uncomfortable
* I personally can’t eat with them in
* They cancel noise almost too well at short range so I had to take them out to be able to concentrate on a conversation properly. I could still hear what was being said, but trying to focus on the one voice you’re trying to listen to while everything else is so muffled is difficult
Overall for just sitting in the house watching tv etc on my own, I really like them and they work for me. If I’m trying to have a conversation with someone, I can’t hear the volume of my own voice and struggle to hold the conversation with them in. I plan on buying the Loop Experience ear plugs to see if they make having conversations easier but still muffle enough background noise.
This is my opinion as someone on the Autism spectrum using them for sensory issues and I’m writing this to try and help those like me that came looking for the same thing but couldn’t find much useful information for specifically Autism use.
I have quite small ear canals and the only foam ear plugs that worked for me were the Macks Slim Fit but I was aware of them and I hated the fact that they were really hard to remove quickly once in place and were also destined for landfill after just a week’s use.
Other silicone earplugs with the “Christmas tree” layers and the hard core filter are impossible – they block sound very well but hurt to sleep on your side as they stick out too much.
I’ve been trying Loop Quiet for about a month and have just ordered my second pair. They are definitely, in my opinion, the best out there for a balance of sound blocking effectiveness and comfort. I particularly love the fact they can be removed instantly. It means that I’m not deafly digging my nails in my ears to claw out foam plugs if there is an emergency.
The other thing I liked is that all the packaging was recyclable. It was let down however by the carry case which is black (and therefore unrecyclable) plastic. Loop people, sort this out!
Here’s some advice on use:
1) They should block sound considerably and obviously. If they don’t then a) you have the wrong size ear tips – either too big or too small will prevent a good seal in the ear canal so experiment with the different sizes or b) you haven’t inserted them far enough. They whole ear tip should be right inside your ear.
2) you need to practice until you work out which direction your ear canal goes and can get the loop part flat inside your ear like the pictures. The instructions aren’t great on this but if the loop is sticking out when you go to sleep it increases the chance they’ll be pulled out by friction with your pillow. I squeeze them to compress the right angle and, keeping the loop vertical, put them in my ears that way.
3) Don’t buy the same colour as your bed sheets! I’ve just lost one…it’ll turn up, I hope.
4) If you get a good sound reduction but can hear your own heart beat then you have ear wax build up and need either ear drops or micro-suction to sort it out.
I hope this helps