Calmer Earplugs - An Audio Engineer's Perspective

[@r7calvin]

Nice to see a manufacturer use practical, waste-reducing packaging instead of "premium" packaging that's 20x the size of the product.

[@yogithebichon]

I dont normally comment but i appreciate how objective and thoughtful this review was

[@isoseismic]

I got these about a month ago. They’ve helped immensely with my hyperacusis. They’ve also reduced, but not eliminated, my tinnitus. Good product for me.

[@peek4b00h]

The reviewer is an audio engineer and I’m at a loss as to why he’s even reviewing a hearing protection product. His complete disconnect from the challenges of living with sound sensitivity is an indication of that.

[@gregorio_luque]

Hey, do you use them in clubs or concerts? Would that be annoying or dangerous?

[@GiveMeCoffee]

@@gregorio_luque if you work in that kind of environment it might be worth trying since you can hear people talk and it decreases the noise a bit.

[@GiveMeCoffee]

@@peek4b00h indeed, I have the same impression, this video review analyzes the product as a mere earplug, completely missed the point.

[@xXemopunkmetalheadXx]

I think they would be great in an environment with high frequencies where full spectrum headphones or ear plugs would be inappropriate. In a hospital environment where clinicians are constantly assaulted with beeping and alarms these could be a solution. I’ve been looking for something that would dampen the sharp frequencies while allowing me to hear people. I think in my case it’s worth a try.

[@bash9032]

This. Have you tried the product yet? -- I work in a hospital as a nurse and recently there was software integrated which causes all patient-specific alarms to be forwarded directly to my work phone without the ability to mute or lower the volume of these alarms -- telemetry alarms, lab alerts, on top of phone calls and now text messaging.. which is of course in addition to the other beeping and ringing that takes place normally. The over-stimulation is enough to drive me out of my own profession.

[@yukacatto4430]

I was going to say the same thing. I'm a veterinarian and the sound of ultrasonic dental scaler really make me twitchy, especially when people leave it turned on when not using. I'm hoping this will be the solution.

[@bash9032]

@@yukacatto4430 Do leave an update if you try the product!!

[@crazycanuck4617]

@@bash9032 nurse here, use them in a chemotherapy unit with lots of bells, alarms, and is physically small so hear a lot of other competing things as well eg: multiple people talking at once and phones. Have used them for a few extremely busy shifts now and don't have that brain fried feeling by mid shift, and did not realize until I used these that I think I hear even the hum of the lights and air vents and all the sounds around me equally, which overall was exhausting even physically by the end of the day. Using them makes me able to focus more on what I want to hear (my patient when with them at their chair), while other things like the lights buzzing or the phone across the room dampened to an acceptable level.

[@bash9032]

@@crazycanuck4617 This was exactly the kind of information I needed to hear to make an informed decision, so thank you! I am on a cardiac unit -- the telemetry alarms are nonstop, and we have new software that sends alarms (tele, call bells) through to our work phones as well. I find myself so overstimulated that I have so much less patience for things that matter. Any relief may help. Thanks again!

[@caitlinwhatthefrick2361]

It can be helpful for people with sound sensitivity such as those on the autism spectrum such as myself but I do love this thorough review

[@0WLFIE]

Hi Caitlin, have you purchased any?

[@caitlinwhatthefrick2361]

@@0WLFIE not yet but I want to buy either from this brand or “loops” earplugs which is a similar thing (and loops look cooler haha)

[@0WLFIE]

@@caitlinwhatthefrick2361 thanks I'll take a look

[@Anjalena]

Sound sensitivity due to SPD and autism is why I'm looking at them, too. I'm hoping someone has tried them for that and can say. Sounds can literally hurt me (by increasing pain I'm already in).

[@caitlinwhatthefrick2361]

@@Anjalena I’m going to buy “loops” earplugs instead they look cooler too haha

[@clorofolle]

It's nice hearing a review that isn't aggressively trying to sell you these, thank you. Somehow, though, I think you sold me on trying them out. I've been advertised these a lot and honestly thought it was a targeted, extremely specific ad because I'm autistic - and looking into what people say they do, they sound... kinda perfect for me on paper. I realized I need to use earplugs during certain activities where some higher frequency stuff is involved (for example, dining with people with TV on and dishes clattering) to avoid feeling terrible. Earplugs are cheap and help a lot, but they muffle everything at once - so the TV is less loud, but the person next to me trying to grab my attention with a lower sound of voice gets completely cut off, too. I'm going to give them a try!!! Absolutely no idea what else they could be marketed for, except us folks who are especially sensitive to certain noises, though.

[@BenicioW2011]

Please let us know how it goes!

[@clorofolle]

@@BenicioW2011Thank you for reminding me!! I got them a few days ago and am... confused? I bought the mini version (because even the smaller in-ear earbuds usually feel a lil big to me) and the regular size night version, and... neither seem to fit well? The mini version feels like it's always about to fall off (feels too small), the regular size doesn't hold in and slips out after a bit (it feels too big). While the regular size one stays in, I can definitely feel like sounds are a lil... weird? Actually I think it gives me a weird sense of dizziness at first. The mini ones feel like they're about to fall off but actually never do, and after a while I forget about them. Can't notice any difference in sound though. I've just been using the regular earplugs while overwhelmed because at least they do their job. I'm not gonna send these weird earbuds back just yet, mostly because I'm genuinely interested in trying to figure them out! But I probably will. I can't say for sure they're a waste of money - it might be my ears that are a little weird shaped (edit: while writing this I tried putting in a mini in my left ear and a regular size in my right ear and it sorta works, lol. Definitely weird ears over here. Will give this combination a go as well I guess). I absolutely can't recommend them in good faith to a friend though. I guess it's a "try and find out" situation.

[@BenicioW2011]

@@clorofolle thank you for the update! Good luck with them!

[@Lesbo.dragon]

@@BenicioW2011 Hey! I have them, I can noticed significant difference, the sound doesn't change much, but it is far less stressful to cope with

[@clorofolle]

@cae lumskiy @cae lumskiy hey!!! I didn't but only because my brains is full of holes and it slipped my mind for months. Absolutely my fault though lol Yeah nahw at the end of the day I'm simply not using those. They just,, didn't fit well enough to ever be truly comfortable. Either too big or too small, just another sensory thing that felt bad tbh. I'm using different types of earplugs to cope with extra nosy enviroinments but that's it, I still have the same issues :< it might be that I have weird ears - it was an issue of them not fitting well, so I can't speak for how well they work once they're in comfortably. I feel you on everything getting noisier :c I think stress levels etc can also change how much sensory stuff can bother you. I hope you can find something that's comfortable! I heard good things of noise cancelling gear but no idea for the alternatives to making it so you can hear stuff and have it be less grating. If you can afford to you could still give these a go! They seem to work differently depending on the person. Maybe really something to do with ear structure. Good luck! Sending you a hug! :>

[@bethjoels3253]

I've just received a pair of these, and I came across your review when I was looking for some more specifics on the proper fit. I appreciate the scientific specifics included in your review. I felt a bit frustrated, though, by your confusion about why they would be useful. As a parent of four children (who have all been at home with me for a year now), I am constantly bombarded by high frequency sounds. I am also autistic, and I am much more sensitive to these sounds that I had realized before having children. I have sturdy headphones, which I can use silently to greatly reduce the kids' noise or play music to completely block it out. I don't like the complete dulling or blocking of all sounds, though. It makes me feel cut off, similar to wearing heavy winter gloves. I am also bothered by things like cymbal flare and higher pitched noises in music, whereas the lower pitched sounds are very pleasing to me. Having a way to better balance that feels amazing! Flare's advertising recently has focused on the experience of people with sound sensitivities, such as autistic people like me. I'm very glad to see that your measurements support their claims, and I'm very very pleased to have these devices as an option.

[@xjharumi]

Hi Beth! After try it for a while, can you tell me if it's working for you? I have two kids in home and I'm going crazy with all the yelling, crying, talking.. Keep telling to my daughter "lower your voice please", she does it, for a few seconds....

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

@@xjharumi it helps some, but I would also recommend headphones if you have sensory issues

[@XeninaCalifornia]

I have ADHD, and same!

[@XeninaCalifornia]

@@xjharumi Yes. I live on a busy street and it's helped a ton with the road noise while I'm just in my house doing chores. I use them when I work on the computer. They're really helpful. 💖 Even the refrigerator noises stopped bothering me so much. It's like, I didn't realize those sounds were bothering me before!

[@B.D.E.]

@@xjharumi They have a range of different products, some filter out more sound than others. I like the calmer pros, they don't stop me from hearing any detail, they just reshape sounds a bit to make them sound less aggressive and aggravating.

[@Imnobodyk]

I feel like this is something that unless you have sensitivity to high frequency noises you are unable to understand the benefit of them. I have a pair and it cuts out the high noises while still allowing me to hear which regular ear plugs would never do. I can still hear when my kids are whining or my dog is barking, but that high tone that comes along with those things and hurts my ears is dampened so I don't become so overwhelmed I can't focus.

[@jessedavies]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@JCJW101]

I got these for christmas to help reduce stress from noise as I'm a sufferer. I already own Bose QC20+25 and Sony XM3 ANC headphones, IER's with foam tips and use full spectrum earplugs which all help in certain circumstances but what I really need is something to reduce the high frequencies that cause me the stress but allow me to still hear people easily and not have to take headphones on and off so these seem perfect for my situation. I've barely worn them due to current circumstances but on the few times I have they have helped out and reduced that shrill sound that causes me the most stress. If I can I'll report back when I've used them more.

[@ottsmills8169]

Any update @cobberbrimo?

[@MusicIsLife13x]

i came here to comment the exact thing. i wear them a lot watching tv & movies, too; it makes everything less shrill. but it has changed the way i hear some theme songs bc i don’t hear the high frequencies lol

[@GordonMckendrick]

Same experience for me so far - they seem to do what they say (reduce certain frequencies). It does muddy sound a bit - but I've found I've not been checking over my shoulder/thinking my name's being called when it's not/thinking I can hear "neighbours shuffling around in sinister ways". And I got a really solid 7 hour sleep last night, so that was great. I don't feel I could recommend them to anybody specifically, because it's such a coin-flip kind of thing whether the sound-reduction they do; will help any specific person with their specific problems. But they do reduce those frequencies they say they do, and for some of us that definitely feels like it does something (maybe placebo, who knows)

[@that1martian]

Any news on whether or not they drown out screaming children? That's one of my worst sensory triggers, and one of the biggest reasons why I don't like attending family gatherings.

[@GordonMckendrick]

@@that1martian They might take some of the edge off it? But fundamentally, I can still have a conversation with them on - so children screaming 3x louder than a regular person; I imagine will still come through quite loud and annoying.

[@XeninaCalifornia]

The point is that people with. ADHD, or autism (which you do not have) can concentrate and focus better. That's what they are for. Just FYI.

[@MR-nb2wi]

Just like fidget spinners helped? Oh wait…

[@Slipping_thru_the_Seams]

​@@MR-nb2wiwhat are you trying to say? stim toys DO help people.

[@orphenboy]

They don't advertise fo4 adhd or autism. They say it eliminates frequencies and makes you calmer lowering noise but letting you hear everything clearly. Hence all the confusion on wtf this even is

[@MR-nb2wi]

@@Slipping_thru_the_Seams no that all this is just trending quick cash grabs. Fidget spinners were made to help. But no one uses them anymore because they’re a fad

[@Ninjabob568]

​@@MR-nb2wilol they do.

[@lovelacelinares239]

You don't see what they do because they aren't for you. Those of us with different types of neurodivergence are plagued by issues with sound. Thanks for the honest technical review, though. It helped me decide that I really do want to try these.

[@FrankenGraphics]

this was my thoughts, too. if you have great vision, then glasses will make it worse and make you feel drunk or less perceptive overall. What i can say trying these on is that since I have a problem with overreacting to normal aural input, and struggled with attention deficiencies all my life, these things midly help me *not* sharpen my ears to the wrong things, and instead focus.

[@FrankenGraphics]

i also want to add that they feel a bit more form fitting than most ear plugs. i've used "christmas tree" plugs in periods but they tend to feel irritating after a while. these feel a little weird at first but pretty soon i just forget that they're even there

[@FriendxA]

agreed

[@AlteraSound]

I thought about mentioning those types of issues in the video, but I definitely didn't feel qualified to do so. What I will say is that Flare didn't start marketing these earplugs towards neurodivergent people until after I published this review.

[@Lesbo.dragon]

@@AlteraSound You're always more then welcome to mention if a product would help neurodivergent folk, if you see it helping us in any way! I always like to hear what could be useful for me

[@Shindai]

If they reduce higher frequencies so I can go shopping without screaming children feeling like a pickaxe to my brainstem, it'll do

[@zig131]

I think the Calmers are more aimed at people with sensory issues whereas the earHD 360 are made out of harder/less comfortable plastic and are more for music listening/removing resonance.

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

Yes! I have autism and they help me with sensory issues, especially in conjunction with headphones. All of the good reviews I've seen are from ppl with hearing sensitivities, and most bad reviews are ppl with tinnitus I've seen many of their ads claim they eliminate tinnitus, but that is untrue. Some have said it worsens their tinnitus.

[@shaneykanhai600]

Yes, exactly. Thank you.

[@joshrocha2500]

Yeah he bought the wrong ones

[@JanaShakespeare]

I also found it interesting that in all the photos he's wearing them backwards, and he acknowledges that he's wearing them wrong, but he doesn't try any trials in the right kind of environment or with the right fit. It's still a valid and interesting perspective, but it wasn't really a proper or thorough testing, and as others said, her isn't really the main target audience.

[@AlteraSound]

Since a couple people have mentioned it and missed the (very small) note on my B-roll: yes, I was wearing the earplugs incorrectly in this video. There was a gap of about three weeks between me receiving, testing, and writing my review of the earplugs and actually shooting the video. In that time I forgot how they were supposed to be worn, but when doing the actual critical listening and writing the review I was wearing them correctly. Me noticing they were in backwards in the video and turning them around was a "dramatic reenactment" of when I first received the earplugs and couldn't figure out how to wear them. Update: Since I made this video, Flare has started marketing the product more aggressively towards people with sound sensitivities. It was briefly mentioned in their advertising when I wrote the review, but I chose not to comment on it in this video since I don't have any qualifications to talk about what may or may not help people with different medical situations. Hopefully the general part of the review is helpful if you fall into that category.

[@T1NG097]

Could be worth adding to this comment, or pinning another one, about the change in advertising direction as they are now targeting those with disabilities like myself who has autism, which is why I searched for a review. I appreciate the review though and its actually made me inclined to try the product. For those without any form of sound sensitivity I can imagine a couple dB isn't much, but for me it could prevent a lot of pain, so your analytical view of this definitely helped inform my purchase.

[@emmaamos8039]

While this is a good honest review, I do think you are missing the point a little. You are looking at this as someone who appreciates and loves full rich sound. Perhaps consider who they are designed for. The experience of auditory over sensitive ADHD/autism folk who hear something as simple as a shopping bag scrunching accross their body like extreme nails down a blackboard. I’m waiting to receive these but I can see why they are heavily reviewed as game changers. Fingers crossed they will work.

[@mamamememoo]

How does it compare to the Loops ear plugs?

[@sergeboivin566]

About 5 seconds after admitting you were wearing them wrong, you show a shot of you wearing them outside and they are instered wrong again :-)

[@olavkarlsson6430]

I just ordered Calmer. I went to check my hearing last autumn. It turned out that my hearing is well above avarage, especially in The higher frequences. This explained why I always reacted in noicy enviroments. So if Calmer reduces higher frequences it sounds perfect for my needs.

[@rglmmo]

Hello how did you do??

[@olavkarlsson6430]

@@rglmmo I have it. But I live on an island and haven't been to a noisy enviroment in a long time so I haven't really tried it yet. But I have recomender to clients who expreince that they don't get as tired as before when they use Calmer.

[@blakely6835]

I’m a mama, so blocking sound is a NO for me. It just makes me anxious! I’ve been wearing them for a week, and they have changed my life! It feels like one thing is happening at a time, like life is in slow motion. Maybe I’m still in a honey moon phase of sorts, but anger has not come up for me!

[@fullsleevetats]

Yes, looks like you definitely had them in backwards even in your B-roll (the cutaway with you wearing your face mask). The tab goes against the head, not hanging out over your pinna. Incorrect placement will directly hamper the sound and make it appear muffled.

[@seanpluck908]

This is an excellent, pragmatic and well crafted review of this product. I have a degree in audio engineering myself and am also autistic with adhd and suffer with misophonia. I did not feel "misrepresented" as some of the comments in this section are indicating. This was a review of a product exactly as it was stated by a person with the expertise and knowledge to cut through rabble and waffle that is often rampant with marketing strategies these days. My misophonia is often problematic at frequencies above 1khz so this video taught me this product is for me. Along with this I was reminded about phenomenon about sound localisation that I even forgot about from my studies. 10/10 review mate, thank you for this video. You're doing great!

[@olwenfoggon2468]

Just bought these and seriously helped my tinnitus.... Plus they do feel like a calming blanket for the ears....i personally find them fantastic....

[@ekg1205]

Looks like you have them in backwards. The tab and logo go towards your head, as the instructions show

[@nathn1680]

I have no HDHD nor am autistic but I am sensitive to noise and especially high sounds. Your feedback is being very useful and the comments just as much. Thank you for everyone expressing their experience. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MrDusuke]

I ordered one for my working. I think that this is perfect for me: a dentist. They should definitely market that niche.

[@jasonandrewz2214]

I just purchased these after seeing they can help anxiety around lot's of noise. The comments I read said they are not for tinnitus. I can say for me especially in a loud restaurant they help. I don't really notice them doing anything until I take them out to see if they are helping. I put them right back in.

[@Missdanita81]

Thanks for the review, I came across it because I wanted to see if I could find information backing up what I was experiencing with the calmers or if I had some sort of placebo effect. I am HSP (Highly Sensitive Person) and have been using these for over two months now. I must say I ordered the calmer night because I read they were softer and reduced more frequencies than the regular calmers but I use them mostly for work when some indoor noises get to be too much for me. I used to have regular foam earplugs but I could not use them for long periods because 1) my ears hurt, they become uncomfortable quickly, and 2) I don't like how they block all the sounds and I get to hear myself breathing. For me, the calmer night do exactly what I was expecting, first, they are super comfy and I actually feel overall more relaxed and found out that they help me enormously to focus, even more so now that I am working from home. Actually, these helped me get through the last month of the writing of my PhD dissertation, I had a tight schedule and wearing this I could focus more quickly and for longer than without them. Also, by the end of the day I would feel less exhausted than I normally would. I don't use them whenever I go outside for a walk because I also read in another review that wearing these could make it hard to know where the sound of a car o else is coming from, hence being a safety risk. But overall the calmers might be a great device for people with sound sensitivities.

[@nate411]

They sound completely different when wearing them the wrong way. Also they sound different than earplugs. For example with calmer you don't miss what people say, but at the same time you can use a drill and be fine. I think some people just can't tell the difference but this doesn't mean there is not any.

[@roxyboldesuc12]

You cannot use a drill with these earplugs and be FINE. They don't offer a proper protection because they have no effect on low frequency sounds wich are more harmful for the inner ear. Use normal ear plug when you use noisy tools.

[@nathilism]

I think it's a bit like ADHD medication, if you don't have an issue to begin with then you won't notice a difference when using them.

[@0000kris0000]

5:01 I’ve just come here after seeing them again on an fb ad and wanted to know more about them. But the fb ad clearly shows them in an ear the opposite way round that you had them at around 4:57 in this video. You had the toggle thing to the front, the picture showed it to the back.

[@greta5499]

I really appreciate your review. I tried these on a recommendation from a co-worker. I have neurological events (migraines, tinnitus, sensitivity to sound) and thought these would help. These hurt! I mean they are really painful to wear. The silicon is far more firm than I expected. I too had them in the wrong way and even with correcting the direction, they still hurt and I did not notice a significant change in sound. I didn't find them effective in reducing "spikes" in sound or tinnitus. I'll go back to ear putty or foam ear plugs. So I agree, in my experience there is a lot of hype with little actual benefit.

[@AlteraSound]

Flare Audio did release a "night" version of these products that use a softer silicon and are more comfortable, but of course if the regular versions didn't help you than the night version won't work any better.

[@ottsmills8169]

Thank you for your feedback as this is really relevant to me (neuro events) I think I'll explore other options and speak tk my neurologist first before purchasing.

[@latenightfortunecookie]

I dont even feel them when theyre in my ears.. maybe try the mini-version? :)

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

@@latenightfortunecookie I have the minis, I still feel them, but that could be due to my sensitivities.

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

They were very stabby the first few days I wore them, but they aren't anymore. If they don't help your hearing issues tho, then there is no point in them

[@stoneage332]

What earplugs are there I can buy that offer full spectrum reduction?

[@vikisklarova3634]

You have inserted them the wrong way:/ the tip should face backwards

[@keltyk]

My triggers include, sharp laughter, and coughs. Modified car exhausts. Music and games played on phones. Repetitive bass heard through walls. Footsteps of neighbours. Power tools of neighbours. Problematic environments are- anywhere with people. Would these plugs help?

[@DDCAFL]

You sound like me. Loud cars and motorcycles are aholes.

[@dylbo-bobbins1432]

Hey thanks for this review, I found it very informative. I'm a musician with tinnitus who works as a barista and I think these are just enough protection against grinder and steamer sounds without being too problematic. great video!

[@GiveMeCoffee]

After using several kinds of earplugs and noise cancellation products, as someone suffering misophonia, hyperacusis, tinnitus AND seborrheic dermatitis, I think this product needs a complementary approach since it has been designed for those with neurological conditions. It is very frustrating when you are being triggered by certain sounds, or saturated by a noisy environment, yet you cannot wear earplugs because you need to hear someone speak (and it is very disheartening when you cannot speak with others because in those situations you have to choose between socializing or being highly anxious), so these Calmer provide some middle ground between complete isolation and complete exposure. Also, a lot of people using plugs will know how the more you use them, the more your brain becomes sensitive to sound, and the more risk to develop ear infections that worsens the sound sensitivity. The material is ideal for those who experience some kind of skin disorder inside de ear canal or cannot tolerate the pressure of foams for hours. It isn't perfect, but I'm glad this product is making others more aware of sound sensitivities and maybe other companies will develop more products specific to these conditions.

[@sergeboivin566]

For me, they are very useful in places like an airplane or noisy airport waiting rooms.

[@petrescuework-difficultcas6581]

I love your review! Thank you! Was about to buy these for my autitory/sensory overload as they claim to be good with autism. But my issue is low frequency noise that highly triggers me. So thanks a lot for saving me out of that bad buy. I will look into other products.

[@delryn256]

Interested in buying these, great review, but my main concern is that you didn't insert them correctly. There's a diagram in the manual you showed, and the little pull tab should be facing backwards, or along the concha, rather than sticking out as you have them.

[@rutlandm1]

I'm trying these out to see if they can reduce my stress prompted from my toddler's crying during tantrums. I've always been bothered by high frequency noises, and his first year was rough since, ya know, babies are just going to cry sometimes. If these do what your review states, I'm hopeful they'll help take the edge off so I'm not fight those "fight or flight" feelings while tending to his needs and emotions all day. 🤞 I'd already purchased them when I saw your review, and the one or two times I tried them, it didn't do much, but I'll give them another go.

[@jcmontiglio]

So? Any news? Update, please

[@samterry1062]

Please let us know if they are worth trying. I keep four young boys and am trying to decide if these would help with the high pitched squeals and baby noises that tend to reverberate off the walls.

[@BrandonIron1]

I just got these today. First, they aren't what I was expecting. So far, I can hardly tell any difference in noise reduction. I could still hear the furnace fan running, and the bathroom fan. I could also hear people eating, and that's the main reason I bought these, so I wouldn't hear people chewing. As well as misophonia, I also have hearing loss in the high frequencies. Maybe that's why I can't tell much of a difference when wearing them. As far as toddlers shrieking, I'd say they won't help with that. Real earplugs would be better. I felt dizzy when I first put them in. On my first day, I'd rate them a 4 out of 10. Not real impressed, but I already have hearing loss in Calmer's target frequencies. (btw, yes, it's a really long wait for them to arrive, compared to amazon's next day shipping)

[@chrismccaffrey8256]

Your thumbnail indicates you're wearing them the wrong way. The little tab should be towards the back of your head, not at the front. Turn them over.

[@vikdaddy]

Looks like you put them in incorrectly

[@Subfightr]

"let's unbox them I GUESS" I don't know why I love that, but I do. Earned my subscription. I dig your personality not to mention your intellect. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Great job.

[@lac0rde]

Could you do a comparison of ambient recordings (street, workplace) with and without the plugs, using the EQ chart in the booklet ? That would be very useful for us viewers.

[@SomeGuyNamedRobb]

thanks for the honesty.

[@Ninjabob568]

I have ADHD, I work in an industry where a lot of background noise humming electrical sounds, heavy industry machinery and all kinds of white noise. Wearing these all day and coming home I am no longer full of anxiety, constant background noise puts me on edge and these severely reduce my symptoms. It also cuts down on mouth noises for me and makes them less noticeable. They're probably not for everybody, but for those where they do work they work well.

[@LTD.Edition]

The thing that make these different than normal earbuds, as you mention in the video is the partial frequency reduction. The suggestion to use normal earbuds for full spectrum reduction "because you can adapt to the lower audio" negates the entire point of reducing high end relative to other sound. To me this relative reduction is the key component to their effectiveness. Otherwise yea, they'd b e a waste. Lowering or raising all volume leaves the same issue of high end sound being a perceived irritant within the environment if this is a problem for someone. That said, great review. Even if it did start with a clearly negative approach before even opening the packaging :P

[@JC20XX]

Exactly!

[@SvenniDal]

I have sound sensitivity and a reverse slope hearing loss. Which makes the upper frequencies super exaggerated to me. Your video is great and it confirms my experience with the Calmer earplugs. I wasn't sure if if I was just experiencing a temporary placebo effect 😀

[@DrFlox]

Thank you. Finally a critical review, all the other "reviews" on youtube sound more like advertisements. But at 4:51 you are clearly wearing them wrong, the stem should be at the back not in front...

[@insitefulgent]

Also had a gut suspicious feeling about the other “reviews” but ignored it and now I’m a little bit poorer for no reason 🤣

[@sonja7halcyon]

@@insitefulgent you got them and they do nothing for you?

[@insitefulgent]

@@sonja7halcyon Yup. Felt like such a fool.

[@LB-ll2ol]

I have problems with I guess it would be low vibration noises. Boat engines on the water in the distance, ferry idling on the water in distance, lawn mowers in the distance. What would be the type of ear barriers I should get. I hate hearing my own heartbeat and hearing myself chew but this vibration of engine noise is so annoying. I don't think these calmers are for my sound issues? Thanks

[@treasurechest2951]

I'm very impressed with your knowledge of sound, and your honesty :) Keep it up!

[@Nipponophile]

Watching this was helpful and educational. Well edited, and no time waste.

[@nathn1680]

Being highly sensitive to high sounds, this might help reduce my stress. Thanks for the warning in wearing them outside.

[@Quesadilla-de-queso]

I’ve seen bad reviews on these saying they don’t do anything but what I’m looking for is a way to listen to music without feeling like my head is the hi hat every time they hit it and I wanna be able to act normal around high frequencies without wanting to run away or want to cry lol I might give them a try I don’t know if I’m on the spectrum or not but I’ve had this issue all my life.

[@CakeandCosplay]

Thanks for the informative review. Have you done one on the Looper earplugs by any chance?

[@haiakakksjsk]

i got these a week ago, didnt do anything, dad wasted £40 on a case and the plugs, fitted fine, just didnt do ANYTHING, it didnt block OR dull any noise (i did try in a public space, just started crying)

[@XochitlDaugherty]

I have sound sensitivity so I hear anything even against my ear will it still help?

[@KD-lq1sr]

Thank you for the technical review. For me it seemed like these were a solution to a problem that I don't have. It's curious that they suggest using these with audio headphones if they make music sound muddled.

[@ajast.germaine4838]

Right, and if the solution seems silly, then it’s not for you. I have ocd and autism and these hypothetically sound like a lifesaver.

[@KD-lq1sr]

@@ajast.germaine4838 only one way to find out - try them and let us know the results.

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

Yeah, I have hypersensitive hearing and it doesn't make music muddled for me

[@savannahjh92]

Thank you for this. In the short term, I’ve been thinking about something to keep me from being set off by the sharp alarms in the fast food place where I work, but long term, I’d like to protect my ears going forward, when concerts happen again, since I’ve seen my favorite artist 9 times since 2014. So this was very helpful

[@ingesadventures]

For that i would recommend the earloops experience pro 😉 especially for the music part

[@AlanDike]

Its exactly that High frequency reduction I'm after.. I'm hypersensitive to high frequencies.. well "high frequencies".. I'm deaf above about 13khz and super sensitive on anything even on the higher side of human speach.. I dunno if these will help, but they are making promises that address my specific issues. Their packaging show a droppoff starting about 1khz, is that basically what you're seeing as well with your testing?

[@ItsLanceTurner]

Good review but honestly you sounded biased against these from the beginning.

[@LRM12o8]

Which I think is justified, because while these things may be great for a small group of people with autism or audio sensory issues, they are targeted and advertised for *everyone.* Thus this product is completely useless for most of the people seeing these ads with their lofty claims. They should make it clearer who the product is for, rather than trying to trick people into buying it who don't need it.

[@minek8480]

I would love an comparison from the normal and the new "pro" and the prototype "pro2" (wich has a different shape even)

[@Christian-cw9mp]

I have sensitivity to people whistling in the office, people playing tinny rock and roll with no bass in the office, chat programs that ding every 3 seconds at work because the associate believes I should wear headphones so he can listen to the dings without headphones, people in the office listening to training programs on their pc without headphones because it is company related and they shouldn't have to wear headphones, people listening to videos on their phones in the office refusing to wear headphones, phone typing noises for every key from everybody texting instead of working all day, people who get text messages every 2 minutes and need to have the loud ding so they know they got a text message even though they check their phone every 10 seconds for new text messages. I have to deal with all of these at the same time with my sensitivity. I bought $350 sony headphones to drown everybody out, but I get tired of being in a bubble all day and having to remove them every 15 minutes when someone comes to my desk to ask a question about how to do something. I am hoping these will block all those sounds out, or muffle them all, so they do not send me into a rage. I am convinced the rage does not come from the sounds, but the lack of respect for everybody else on the floor who has to hear these noises because the person requiring the noise refuses to wear headphones so they are the only ones hearing the noise they require.

[@keltyk]

I have exact same emotional baggage attached to my hearing. I have noise reducing headphones for public transport. I hate public transport because of the noise-anger triggers. Another trigger is olfactory. When someone gets on the bus or train, carrying skunkweed- the whole vehicle stinks, and that irritates me more than it should. So, the issue is around being highly sensitive, in my non expert opinion. The triggers result in anti-social feeling. Note- noise sensitivity only became a serious issue, for me, about the time when mobile phones became popular, and I was about 40 yrs old. In youth, I had no memorable issues. So age may play a part. Public insensitivity and gadget use plays a part. I avoid people these days. In layman terms, I am old and grumpy; but it doesn't come from nothing. The stress over noise from gadgets and inconsideration, make me ill. If you can somehow get a more suited working environment, and reduce your exposure to other people, that will have good and bad results. Pro- peace and quiet. Con- decline in social skills. Increased preference for isolation

[@kellycarr4609]

From what I understand, misophonia like this (which I also have, and have had similar experiences and reactions to you both) gets worse the older you get. I’m only in my 30s and I already feel like a grumpy old curmudgeon the way I react sometimes 😂😭

[@Tnowion]

i'm a teacher and i think i need this

[@01peter211]

Can you do a review of Loop earplugs?

[@HearingTracker]

You did an awesome job on this.

[@imshizzling]

Found your video realy helpfull and honest. Thank you! Do you have an earplug you recommand? (For hearing protection and for sound reduction combined)

[@Anjalena]

Has anyone with autism and/or SPD tried these and do they help?

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

I have autism, they do help. So far I've noticed they make things like pianos actually softer and in the background, they block out the humming in grocery stores (the AC and freezers), and make things that hurt due to hypersensitivity hurt less or not at all. Some sounds that are usually painful are just annoying, and more easy to block out

[@foteinibobolaki140]

@@hunternocedaclawthorn what about dog barking or human sneezing or something dropped down or car honking??Can you hear all these smoother??

[@evetrescoemes5522]

I struggle to distinguish voices from background noise (therefore my listening comprehension is quite poor even though my hearing is fine) and I can't really talk to people in clubs or bars. Would these help me to reduce the perceived background noise and hear the voices more easily? I see you mentioned that environments like nightclubs and bars tend to have lower frequencies (< 1khz ?) - does that mean that these would have little effect there? Thanks in advance!

[@evetrescoemes5522]

I also find it impossible to listen to music while I work, in case that gives any useful info

[@miguelbrandao8333]

Interesting, I have the same problem and never heard of anyone else who did too

[@AlteraSound]

The resonances that these earplugs reduce evolved to make it easier to understand speech. Most of the sounds that aid intelligibility are in the 2-6kHz range that these earplugs reduce, so most likely they would have the opposite effect you're looking for.

[@evetrescoemes5522]

@@miguelbrandao8333 glad to find someone else who has this problem! It runs in my family unfortunately. My dad had it worse: he doesn't really hear you if you speak to him in moving car or at a restaurant

[@evetrescoemes5522]

@@AlteraSound thanks for the explanation!

[@minek8480]

Your so upfront! I really love this about this review! 😊

[@kkgt6591]

You mentioned earplugs which are one third, can you tell which are those?

[@fransoka7139]

Amazing review!!

[@PRullezz]

How about snoring? Does it prevents snoring voices?

[@大頭三家姐]

Could you test and review flare audio earHD plastic version too? The titanium version is too expensive. 😅

[@MarcelHuguenin]

I would like to see that too

[@HolisticHealthWithHarry]

yes me tooo i got earHD cheapesat one they really good

[@aikohikari6587]

I work at a theme park and suffering from a tinnitus in my left ear, I thought, they were definately worth a try. To be honest: When wearing them I don‘t notice any difference in sound at all. I still get annoyed of people screaming on roller coasters and the breaks of the coasters squeeking. I wonder if they only work for a certain type of authistic people.

[@oofbruh2607]

6:35 For me I wear standard earplugs in LOUD environments; but for environments like a mall where there's a food court with a loud beeping computer and kids screaming in the play area -all that, but I'm trying to have a conversation with someone, I want to be able to hear what they're saying still and that's hard with regular earplugs, so I think it's interesting to have such a small reduction of sound cause sometimes that's what I'm looking for rather than 20bd+. Plus although I have issues with lower frequencies it's mostly the loud high pitch frequencies that noise cancelling headphones can't always block out, so now I can wear these under my headphones (still trying them out for the first time may change my mind- also these are weird to wear; I still don't know if I have them in correctly) and it helps limit the high pitch noises coming from my outer environment (love living in a noisy place)

[@latenightfortunecookie]

theres a tutorial how to put them in correctly on their website

[@7prudent]

What about using these at home, where you constantly hear music coming from outside, or even at night, so you can sleep?

[@catholicflower2018]

This was very helpful. I appreciate the data and opinion combined!

[@jazy3091]

I'm autistic and I suffer from high sound sensitivity. Normally I wear sound cancelling headphones that help me when I can distance myself from daily sounds, but sometimes I have to communicate with people for example in a restaurant or pub (these are hell so I'm trying to avoid if I can) and for that purpose I need something that'd cancel only some of the sounds while still letting me hear human voice with clarity. Would these earplugs do the job? Does anyone know about earplugs that can help with above? I'm ready to pay a high price if there is a solution I just need it to work for me.

[@liz6374]

I have sensitivity to higher frequencies so these helped a lot!

[@TauroChuck]

I have noises coming from top floors from a kids who runs a lot.i get thumping and boom noises. Will this help

[@rjarana]

No sadly because those are low frequencies.

[@Frozthax]

I saw these myself spammed on instagram actually. Maybe because i mentioned im sensetive to sounds. But I have no idea if these will help at all? I'm mostly sensetive to sounds like coil whine, hearing my fans from the pc, hearing white noise in my headset for example. Those sounds make me abit annoyed and i want them to be silent. Do you think this would help at all?

[@hiddenleaf414]

How do these compare to Eargasms?

[@ninilovenana]

Would this item help children with autism who hate the vacuum sounds.

[@jarwenful]

I bought a pair of these before watching this video and I have just started using them. I chose these and not full spectrum because the others cause an effect where I hear myself louder in my head and that bothers me. I was looking for an option where I could talk and not have that effect.

[@rglmmo]

Hello how did you do??

[@jarwenful]

@@rglmmo It actually works good when I'm sensory overwhelmed. I has a calming effect. My brother in law bought the same and shared the same experience. For very loud environments I use common ones.

[@LateBloomingND]

I have ADHD and these earplugs have saved my sanity and allow me to meet up in bars etc with friends.

[@MrBlitzpunk]

So, it made headphones sound warmer?

[@jonhuima972]

Do these have SNR rating? Can you feel pressure wearing these? I'm looking something "lifeless" i cannot feel wearing or sweat too much 😗

[@mehmetozer4435]

Does anyone know if Calmer Pro or Calmer night cuts sudden noise? For example, if an upstairs neighbour drops something on the floor, does Calmer prevent this irritable sound? I really need this info to buy it.

[@carriefurr1]

they are helping people with sound sensitivities

[@Elfenring]

Thanks for your review. I have autism and where thinking to buy them. Thanks to your review I think I will give it a try. The high sounds are always a problem, especially at work in the laboratorium, lot of machines with beeping sounds. You mention that it is hard with these plugs to hear were sound is coming from, well at least for me, with my autism I am rarely ably to tell were sound is coming from and often when I think it comes from a certain direction someone else who doesn't has autism tells me it is actually coming from the other direction than what I thought 🙈.

[@lillil6490]

Thanks for this. I couldn’t figure out the point of these. If someone, like me, has audio sensitivity surely you’d want to reduce all frequencies, not just one…

[@Felixxxxxxxxx]

You explained this very well! Thank you!

[@johnnyktech]

Great review buddeh, articulated and straight to the point with no BS, earned yourself a subscriber🤙🤙

[@sganet_]

I think what they are trying to achieve is actually something that’s available, which is the APEX module in the 64audio’s custom IEM. It relieves air pressure inside a sealed canal, that allows clearer and lower decibel listening. They guy who first created it was the same guy who invented the hearing aid for the hearing impaired.

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

I don't think that's what they're trying to achieve. I am autistic and have hearing sensitivities, I don't need to hear any clearer! These reduce sounds to a point where it does not feel like my ear drums are being stabbed, without compromising my hearing. It separates some sounds so I can understand people better in noisy environments. It basically makes what is supposed to be background noise, actually be softer and in the background so I can focus on the sounds I need to

[@kigoff6825]

This was a super helpful review. Thank you.

[@yoalexisfs]

I live in an area with many dogs barking at night and during early hours in the morning so it's been quite a long time since I got some sleep here, will the Flare Calmer Night help me sleep without noticing the barks and still be able to hear my phone alarm?

[@beans2355]

Would they help with the sound of other people chewing?

[@IzzyFinamore]

THIS WAS SO HELPFUL THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

I would highly recommend something like this for people with hearing sensitivities, but I am NOT happy with how calmers customer service seems to look. Not giving multiple sizes just in case, making you pay them $15 to return them, basically draining your money. I have autism, they have helped me with harsh sounds like the highway I live on, it 100% helps when my mom is playing piano downstairs and I'm talking to someone, instead of the piano and the other person's voice being at the same volume, the piano is actually soft background noise with these in. They totally remove the sound of the AC and dampen the freezer humming at the loud grocery store. I am relatively happy with mine, but they need to treat their customers better. I haven't tried loop yet so idk about quality, but they give u 3 sizes like conventional earbuds. That itself is better that Flare audios service.

[@hunternocedaclawthorn]

The fan in my air bnb is still loud, but fans in my own room don't bother me unless I'm talking to people.

[@Blueonskis]

Maybe you've tried loop by now, but I've got them! I'm working on a video review right now. I found loop a good fit despite some weird issues with my outer ear anatomy, and their customer service were wonderful. I complained about the sizing of the actual outside piece making them painful to wear on one side, as it bruised my cartilage. And what do you know, 48h later I'd been issued with a courtesy refund (including shipping costs), and was not asked to return the product, but instead pass it on to someone else :) The focus is different, they dampen all frequencies and the aim with them is full noise reduction, whereas flare's calmer are intended to only dampen the higher frequencies. I could carry a conversation whilst I was wearing loops, however they leaved a little to be desired. It was clearer than wearing earbuds, but the volume was still reduced. If your goal is overall reduction, then go for the loops. Their packaging is all recyclable too which is a huge plus.

[@steffyjustin5108]

4:50 Hello, here you are still wearing them wrong. So, I'm doubting your experience with them was reliable.

[@sprazer]

it's been 3 weeks since I order and they don't even care , they say it's still in between the delivery period which is 40 days!!! WTF WTF WTF W TF WTF Are they shipping by pigeons or something?

[@WernerOving]

Any advice on any good full spectrum dampening earplugs?

[@sonja7halcyon]

I would like this advice too!

[@nataIieatbest]

@Werner O decibullz

[@vitaliistep]

The best are custom made specifically from your earmolds, but if you need something cheaper Alpine Musicsafe Pro are awesome.