Loop Engage 2 Plus Ear Plugs – Everyday Noise Relief with Clear Speech for Social Gatherings, Work, Conversation, Parenting & Noise Sensitivity – 16 dB Noise Reduction + Mute for Extra Coverage

I only just got these today, but I know I might forget to review them so I'll give my first thoughts now while I remember and hopefully come back to update with more experience. For some context I have auditory processing issues and sensory sensitivity. My aim with these is to be able to reduce background noise enough to avoid sensory overload and to be able to focus on people talking/ listening to the TV etc more easily. I have already used Flare earbuds for a while and don't find they make any noticeable difference to what I'm able to hear, but do find that they make noises a bit less annoying if I start using them before I'm already becoming overwhelmed. I also use noise cancelling headphones (ANC) regularly but find that they can be too muddled for listening to talking etc so aren't always ideal. I also tend to find that even with noise cancelling headphones on I need to listen to music or white noise through them to have significant benefits. And wax ear plugs which are the most comfortable ear plugs I have tried but (as with most earplugs) don't discriminate with what sound they reduce and make everything sound muffled. Onto the Loop Engage earbuds... SOUND: They made a noticeable difference immediately after putting them in. The mute add ons also make a noticeable difference. Without the mutes I would say they are about half as effective. Sounds are reduced and softened/ less irritating. But I can still hear most sounds including air conditioning and the hum of a microwave. With the mutes in all noise from the Aircon unit near me was removed except for a soft fan noise. I'm barely able to hear most background noises, but am still able to comfortably listen to the TV at its normal volume. I can also hear and talk with people. With and without the mutes background noises seem less irritating and easier to ignore. Sounds do feel somewhat muddled, but nowhere near as much as with other earplugs and so far I'm not finding it gets in the way of hearing or understanding speech. FEEL/ SIDE EFFECTS: They do feel like earplugs physically. That will take some getting used to for me and they might not be something I'm able to wear constantly. But they do seem comfortable enough for a long meal out at least. As is to be expected with any ear plugs I am able to hear my own body more. Things like blinking, creaking neck, swallowing and chewing. Again it is a different type of experience, but for me it's definitely better than having really annoying background noises. They come with multiple sizes of earbuds and also two different materials (a hollow silicone type and a foam type). I appreciate that because it gives me some more options. I find the silicone more comfortable (they are also the only ones that come in xs), but it feels like the foam might do a little bit more to muffle/ reduce noise. They are easy to put in and feel secure in my ear. They are noticeable on the inside of my ear, but the ring part doesn't bother me at all. They are also easy to remove. OTHER: The inside of the lid has a QR code to a free lifetime warranty. That was quick and easy to set up. There is a manual underneath the case and earbuds that tells you how to use them and also gives some information about how much they reduce noise. They come with a carry case that feels nice and has a little loop for attaching to keyrings etc. They come with two different coloured mutes. I ordered the "dusk" colour options and have white and black mutes. They are kinda pricey I guess, but they definitely are providing me a unique experience compared to anything else I've tried so far. And the lifetime warranty goes me some confidence that they'll be a good long-term investment. After trying them out for a couple of hours at home I'm really excited to try them out and about. I feel like they could make a big difference to my experience at restaurants, the cinema, on public transport and on hot days where I don't really want to be wearing bulky noise cancelling headphones. I've been considering them for a while and putting it off, especially since my experience with flares wasn't exactly a game changer. I'm glad I did finally decide to try them. I don't expect them to be some miracle fix for my sensory issues and I don't think I'll be able to wear them all the time. But so far it does seem like they will at least make a significant difference and give me an extra tool to help with various situations.

Love these earplugs. They fit securely and snugly. They remove the background noise but I can still have conversations in person and on the phone with them in. It is amazing how good they are! My only disappointment is that I need the xs earbud and there was only one set of those, whereas all the other sizes had 2 sets of earbuds. They are comfy in my ears and I don’t know I am wearing them after a while. Can wear them all day which is perfect. Good for a busy office and crowded shopping centre! I wanted these as they had the extra loop to go in the centre to block out more noise when needed. Excellent design and works brilliantly. So small and a lovely little storage case too, it is on my keyring so I always have them with me. Good value for money. Hopefully they will last a long time!

I struggle with multiple noise sources so thought I would give these a go. Like ordinary ear pieces they do muffle my own voice and I can't wear them while eating as they magnify the noise( one of my triggers) but they do reduce the noise around me. I can hear the TV more clearly as they reduce any other noise. I do need to try them at work though. The multiple ear bits do allow a good fit.

Ok, I have had these for eleven days, first plus is, I have only had to charge the case once, but will be doing so either today or tomorrow. For me, that is a huge plus, because I have a pair of NHS issued hearing aids, which work by battery, they worked, but, once you put the battery in, it will only last ten hours,, whether they are turned on or not, so basically put a new one in ever day, and for me that was a disgusting, because you cannot even buy that size battery off the shelves, so waste of money. I had them a kid and they lasted a hell of a lot longer than that. It made me wonder if some one got monopoly out that one as the only supplier of that size battery while in government! so I wont have to keep phoning up to order more so often and save the NHS a few quid, I will still need them for important phone calls, they are connect to my phone, unfortunately these cannot be. But for mormal daily use I am very happy with them, and won't have to faff about getting the batterie's out and putting them in if some comes and the battery is dead! I can pug these in when I go bed and they will be ready by morning., and the case for them is small enough, so when you don't need them you can put them back in it and keep it in your pocket, simple as that, These are brilliant, but... be patient when you get them, they can take a little getting used to, and they do tend to squeal and whistle until you know how to put them in and set the volume to your needs easily. But once you get there, you will not regret the purchase or the price, they do work. A couple of other pluses I had found myself, background noise is not a loud with these in as it was with the others, and the RAF being a pain above us when the sun comes out isn't as loud as it is with the other ones in either, sadly you will still hear them. best plus is my partner loves them, because she says I do not speak so loudly with them in either. The good news is, I get to hear er blow a raspberry when I walk away after moaning about the damn cat crapped on the carpet again. ;D But, she is happy because I don't keep saying hey or what all the time too. Be patient with them, they do feel slightly different, and they are not over the ear, but they do work and they are good, but they do take a little getting used to, because they are tap controlled for on/off and volume adjustment, no switches. But I am sure you will benefit from them as I am, its take me a little while to adjust, so be careful when you scratch your ears, that might make them fall out. Funny one for you, I did just that, and damn cat got it and knock across the kitchen floor and it went under the cooker!!! little.... Thankfully the silicone is easy to clean and dry, and I would suggest you clean them daily too.

I can not describe how lifechanging these earplugs are and have been for me. I get overstimulated by sounds very easily, especially in social contexts. With these my daily day changed radically due to them almost completely reducing backgroundnoise at the same time as you can hear quite clearly. Other plugs block out sounds but then you hear your own heartbeat or footsteps superclear which is almost worse than without. These have enabled me to focus and participate in things I hesitated about before. It comes with a set of different sizes in earplugs so you don't have to worry in advance about it fitting your ear and the superplus is that it also comes with a small piece you put inside if you want to completely block out sounds. It's almost like the super noise reducing headphones you can but from Apple. You can have these in all day without anyone notice it and also sleep comfortably on the side, the design is made in a way where it's nothing sticking out. I can not recommend these enough. Lifesaver is how I best would describe them.

What they don't tell you: Wear supportive shoes unless you want to hear each of your own footsteps like you're walking on a drum Getting used to the volume of your own voice being significantly disproportionate to everything else takes time. The dampener rings seal so well that you feel a pressure change when you use them. I'm honestly impressed by how it feels calmer being in malls or big noisy spaces.

O corpo dele e bem duro, mas é mais fácil de colocar do que o quiet ou o dream. Sem aquele negócio que coloca no círculo do earplug, da pra conversar normal, é MUITO útil. Com o negócio, ele abafa que nem o quiet ( eu tenho ).

Ze zijn best fijn, en ik keek op YouTube en andere reviews dat je je eigen stem hoorde en best boomie klonk maar valt echt reuzen mee. Ik heb dit gehaald om dat als ik overprikkeld ben en een lange dag heb gehad, dat mijn oren slecht tegen luiden geluiden tegen kunnen vooral als ik me muziek hard zet in de auto dan ruis het voor die milliseconden en dat is niet oké. Maar effe wennen en met deze oortjes heb ik dat niet meer. Tuurlijk ga je niet zo makkelijk gesprek voeren als iemand zacht praat maar normalen dingen of activiteiten of muziek a concert of iets degelijk luids zijn dit goed genoeg. En het verbaast me ook dat ze bass of lage tonen goed doorheen laten want daar heb ik juist geen last van, ik heb meer last van hoge tonen en luiden dingen en deze oortjes dempen dat goed genoeg. Net op dat sweet spot dat het nog gwn oké klinkt. Ik ben blij en zou dit zeker nog een x kopen of een andere oortjes van loop proberen. Het helpt echt. En ik schaam me er niet voor om met zo’n ding in mijn oor te rijden of als ik in een luide omgeving ben. Want het belangrijkste is dat je voor jezelf kiest en doet wat goed is voor je. En dit doet dat. Dikke duimpje omhoog, succes met lezen iedereen, want ja wie leest mijn review lol

Los compré para viajar en moto, no molestan con el casco y es genial como eliminan el ruido del motor manteniendo perfectamente la audición de las voces y la música. Con el accesorio mute ya no se oye prácticamente nada, ideal para dormir Hay distintos tamaños y una cajita de viaje muy práctica. Una compra estupenda