Vibes Acoustic Filter Ear Plugs – High Fidelity Decibel
Vibes Acoustic Filter Ear Plugs – High Fidelity Decibel Reducing EarPlugs for Music Concerts, Festivals, Motorcycling – Hearing Protection for Tinnitus & Autism Sensory Processing Disorders
Vibes Acoustic Filter Ear Plugs Protection – High Fidelity EarPlugs
At Vibes, we are trying to change the way people listen to live music. By providing music fans with a way to safely and comfortably enjoy live music to the fullest extent, we are aiming to increase the low usage rates of hearing protection at live music events and contribute to battling the public health issue of live entertainment-related hearing damage, which 440 million people around the world are at risk for. Additionally, Vibes is the first and only hearing protection company to commit to contributing part of its revenues to a hearing health charity.
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| Weight: | 10 g |
| Size: | 1 count (Pack of 1) |
| Dimensions: | 2.21 x 1.19 x 1.19 cm; 10 Grams |
| Model: | 1399 |
| Colour: | Clear |
| Manufacture: | Vibes |
| Dimensions: | 2.21 x 1.19 x 1.19 cm; 10 Grams |
| Origin: | Malaysia |
| Size: | 1 count (Pack of 1) |
heyre very comfortable and filter noise great. they wont do heavy duty blocking out noise, however, theyre great for everyday use, like if the sound of a fan bothers you.
I used these ear plugs for motorcycling on long runs as i find the constant air noises make me tired.
These are the best all round i have found so far , comfortable to wear , cuts out noise very well and they are easy to remove with a nice long stalk (others i have tried have got stuck and needed someone to help remove them ! ) – if you are looking for biking ear plugs i would certainly recommend Vibes Acoustic Filter ear plugs.
Sharp plastic edges, but other than that they did the job perfect. I attended the ASOT1000 in Utrecht and they did their job by blocking sound well. I will wear them in the next events for sure.
These will not bring the decibels down as much as simple rubber plugs but that’s not their purpose. Designed to protect yourself from sound surges but also be able to hear the music and maintain quality. I use them for drumming.
I have no idea if I’m on the ASD spectrum, but I can be prone to the odd bout of sensory overload. My partner recommended these to me and my goodness do they work well. They’re just an earplug with a tube in the middle for channelling the sound down so far as I can see. But they softened the noise really well. I GUESS they takes the top and bottom off the soundwave or something techy and expert sounding?
Whatever, I do recommend them
However, I bought these for use at gigs but I don’t think they are suitable for that. They do reduce the sound but I don’t feel it reduces it evenly. My experience was that they reduce mid and high frequency but not the bass, as a result the concert will sound very bass heavy.
These are really comfortable to wear and I like that they are reusable but I’m going back to using foam ear plugs for gigs.
2nd pair I have bought (lost the first pair 🙁 ). I have had a few sets of plugs over the years and these are the best. Discreet and work really well.
Use them for Gigs and going to nightclubs (actually hear better with them in when speaking to friends as they block out a lot of white noise)
When listening to Music, they allow you to hear the music better and stop ringing in the ears the next day.
The Vibes are tiny, discreet, and leave speech intelligible, but they seem to let my brain better ignore more distant sound and concentrate more on what’s nearer me. I also wore them when we went out for a post-work meal and they massively reduced the unpleasantness of an echoey room full of noisy people.
Definitely worth trying for anyone who has over-active hearing and finds busy spaces a bit overwhelming – these really take the edge off, without leaving me feeling isolated like foam earbuds or noise cancelling headphones. They’re also very discreet – I doubt they’re invisible, but I didn’t feel massively conspicuous with them on.
I am a hearing aid user but also sensitive to loud noise. I have been looking for something that I can wear to music concerts as the previous ones I’ve attended have left me with a migraine. Anyway, I saw these in an internet search and thought I would give them a try for the low price. I am absolutely delighted. It was the most comfortable I have ever been at a concert and I could clearly hear my partner speaking and the music – he couldn’t hear me but hey ho! Thank you Vibes for making my music experience absolutely perfec
First off, people need to understand that these are NOT designed to block noise or entirely. In fact quite the opposite, these are meant to enable you to focus better on the sound that matters without getting distracted or upset by louder or more prominent sounds.
I’m my case I am more able to hear more level, dull sound, like car engines it planes flying over, even my next doors TV, and it really irritates me as it’s all I can concentrate on.
Now I can see that these may not work for everyone’s particular issue. If your problem related to higher pitches, then this may actually make your focus increase more on those depending on what part of the high tone affects you.
I’ve been wearing these for 30 minutes now and the difference is really noticeable. I can still hear everyone (although at a reduced level), but the lower tones I usually hear and other noises which get in the way are lessgone. It’s almost as though if I’m looking at something like the TV, my hearing becomes focused on just that and other sounds are blocked. If I look at my wife talking, the TV becomes less prominent. Admittedly, being able to focus on my wife talking could be classed as a negative affect, so I could argue I should take a star away for that :).
All in all, at least so far, I’m very pleased. I will update this later should me thoughts on the product change.
They did not negatively affect the sound at all, in fact they helped block out other background noises so I could hear the live music better. This was good for more quiet songs where usually you can hear a lot of other people talking and singing, but this was much more reduced whilst wearing these. The music is definitely not as loud, but it never felt like I couldn’t hear properly and at times forgot I was wearing them.
The only negative is it’s hard to hear yourself properly so I was self conscious I might be talking or singing too loudly!
I didn’t have any ringing or reduced hearing from the loud music after the concert finished, which I usually do, so they must have worked.
When I got back from the concert I stayed in a city centre hotel which was quite noisy, and despite how well they filtered the music in the concert I was surprised to find they work really well as ear plugs to block out noises from outside! I’ve used them since at night a few times and they work very well at blocking out disruptive noise whilst still being able to hear my alarm.
Really happy with my purchase.
I bought these to reduce noise in loud environments. While they do reduce noise, they do not reduce it as much as I hoped, even after trying all the available sizes. However they still function as earplugs that allow for at least some noise reduction while still allowing voices to be audible meaning you can have conversations with them on. As a result I would recommend these earplugs for people who suffer from sensory overload or hyperacusis.
These are great for removing the irritation of background noise and have helped me sleep a lot better now, while they can’t cut out the sound of a partner snoring they are great for taking the edge off for a more restful sleep. Great that they come with various sizes so you can choose what best suits you, only issue I’ve had is comfort when trying to sleep on my side as the plastic tends to stick out and the scraping noise on the pillow can grate a little.
I’m autistic, and sound has always been an issue for me. Ear defenders help keep the auditory overload from happening, but it then indicates to others that I’m autistic and though that can be helpful, it can also be harmful as we are then exposed as being vulnerable targets. Ear defenders also complicate matters when it comes to communication. I cannot hear what someone tells me or asks of me with my ear defenders on, but if I take them off I still cannot process what they are saying for all the background noise blends in with their voice. Vibes ear plugs bridge the gap. I can wear these to filter the sound, a filter that my brain does not have when it processes sound. By filtering out the unnecessary sounds around me whilst allowing me to still hear people close to me, makes it easier to function.
Supermarkets are one of my biggest nightmares sound wise. The checkout beeps are greatly reduced with Vibes. I still hear them, but they are faint like they are in the distant. I can hold a conversation with a staff member. I can look at the deals and figure out if they are suitable for me and a good deal for my home situation, rather than be overwhelmed with so much sound that I can’t do a simple math equation in my head to figure that information out. Though having ear defenders can help with this, like I said drawing attention to my autism puts me at a vulnerable risk of exposure.
Vibes allow me to enjoy a movie without the sound overwhelming me or the sirens passing by causing distress as I overload. I’ve not tried them anywhere else yet due to Covid-19 rules, just for now, these earplugs are a blessing.
Some people have said they don’t fit right, have fallen out on stage during music performances and are therefore “dangerous” – well the sillicone buds they have on them when they arrive are for tiny children not adults, again it is suggested that you try on with the additional silicone buds in the packet to find your correct fit. Once you have them in they don’t come out easily at all.
There is also a convenient little case that can hold your Vibes Ear Plugs, as well as the alternative size silicone buds too.
The price seems a little steep for these things, however I’m willing to pay it for the amount of relief I have from them and the difference they make in my life. They’ll not be for everyone, as people have their own preferences and sensitivities to consider, so when looking through the reviews to decide on purchasing them or not, just keep in mind that some people clearly did not read the descriptions provided, nor did they see they were designed for musicians, and some didn’t do as instructed. Being a blessing for my ASD auditory processing issues was not what they were designed for, however they have worked well for me. They are so comfortable I barely even notice them in my ears, until I start eating something and can hear my own chewing lol. Don’t take a bad review to mean it’s bad product, most of the time people just butt hurt they didn’t read the description or instructions first and are blaming it on the product instead acknowledging their own mistakes. Pay them no mind. Make up your mind by deciding if they could be right for you.
I am very sensitive to sound and prone to sensory overload issues. These things make going to restaurants, conferences and general public spaces very challenging.
The Vibes earplugs have given me a new lease of life. I can now enjoy a restaurant meal with family and friends, go shopping in the mall and attend business events, all without feeling like my brain has short-circuited and without painful inner ears and a raging migraine for 24 hours afterwards.
I would recommend these for people with sensory issues and especially for neurodivergent/ non-neurotypical folks who are affected significantly by sound as well as touch. Not only are Vibes great for filtering sound, they are very suitable for sensitive ears. Wax and most foam earplugs bother me, as I find them intrusive and uncomfortable. However, I can walk around for hours with my Vibes in.
The cost of these earplugs is much higher than ordinary sound-blocking plugs. They are not cheap, *but* to be spared sensory overload episodes and physical pain, and be given opportunities to live normally (that I never thought I’d have) make this purchase well worth the additional expense.
I’ve had the earplugs for about 8 months now, and I have to say I’m quite pleased with them. I don’t have to use them to often, luckily, but they’re very practical whenever there’s too loud sounds or too much noise, like in the movie theater, in a big crowd, on the airplane (especially during announcements), or in any confined space with crying or noisy children or other people.
They reduce the volume of everything, which helps tremendously with anything annoying like crying or background noise, but at the same time don’t make it much harder to for instance follow a conversation.
One caveat is their size – it’s easy to loose them, and I’ve actually already lost their container (but luckily not the plugs themselves). Of course this also means that you can easily take them anywhere, even in the pocket of your pants.
One minor nuisance is perhaps that my right ear gets a bit uncomfortable after an hour of usage or so, I might have to experiment with ear piece size, but after five minutes of break it’s good to go again.
All in all I’m very satisfied and will probably replace them if they should get lost!
These are an absolute life saver at times. Loud noises can trigger anxiety and these help me stay calm and really take the edge off.
They’re comfy enough to wear for an hour or so, but I couldn’t keep them in all day.
I would recommend these for anyone with sensory issues, or people who have to work in loud environments.
They also come with a small storage case, so I can take them anywhere.
The pack includes three separate bud sizes which are easily inter-changeable. I wasn’t completely sure if they had been inserted correctly, as they appear to just sit in the outer ear canal. However, this is probably credit to the design, which meant no discomfort or pressure whilst wearing them. I resisted the temptation to ‘head-bang’ with them in tho’!
Testing them, they appeared to reduce the higher tinny frequencies for me – without distorting sound quality – leaving me to enjoy the gig as it should be; still loud but much more manageable.
Vibes dampen noise, but still allow you to hear the conversation you’re having with the person next to you.
When all noises are equally loud around you, and it becomes overwhelming, vibes help to smooth the noise out, so you feel calmer and more in control.
Supermarkets
The beeping of checkouts can still be heard, but it is less demanding on your senses and more manageable. The general hum of the supermarket and other noises from people is less intense. I often feel like I’m walking around in my own bubble and find the environment much easier to cope with. Sometimes I can even feel relaxed in this environment, with not been constantly assualted by noises. If I’m also wearing sunglasses with my vibes then it’s even better.
Car
I didn’t use them in my car at first, but I’ve tried them out at times when I know I won’t have the energy to face lots of noise, or when I’m generally feeling overloaded.
They really do calm the road noise and general hum of the vehicle and it feels quite relaxing. When I’m driving with my husband I always have the radio on low volume, and I’m regularly turning it up and down with changes in pitch, or due to sensitivity to certain sounds. Wearing vibes allows me to keep it at a certain level where we can all hear the radio, but due to the noise dampening effects I can cope with it more easily.
Coffee shops/restaurants
Vives really help with the intensity of the noise produced by coffee machines. The whistling and screeching no longer hurts my ears and head. Again, whilst I can still hear these noises, the effect is greatly lessened as vibes dampen all of the surrounding sound. If music is playing, people are talking and clattering dishes, then these noises are much more muted and easier to cope with. Better still, I can still have a conversation with my husband and I’m not overwhelmed by everything else going on around me.
I can’t eat wearing vibes though as the noise feels too intense.
General
I feel that vibes are the filter that I don’t have when it comes to noise. Normally I can hear every sound at the same level, regardless of where that sound is coming from. Wearing vibes allows me to concentrate on a conversation, or a task I’m doing, and they filter the noise for me, by reducing the volume and intensity of that noise, so I don’t have to process it.
Vibes are discreet and comfy. I have very small ears and can never wear ear buds as they don’t fit. The smallest interchangable head is the best for me, and they don’t feel tight or restrictive in my ears. I soon forget they’re there.
Nobody can see I’m wearing vibes and so I can get on with my day without any concerns.
A word of warning, when taking vibes out, do this in a quieter environment as the sudden change in noise levels can be quite overwhelming and can easily make you feel nauseous.
A great product, highly recommended. They’re a lifesaver for me.