Loop Earplugs Review: Are They Better Than Foam?

[@evamkaushik5392]

This video is not only an in depth review about the products bit also a refreshing display of etiquette, presentation and articulation.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

That's very kind of you to say - thank you!

[@evamkaushik5392]

@@nosleeplessnights1 you're very welcome. 😄

[@KingLeonidas_300]

Awesome review, impressed with how detailed you are but at the same time it still feels concise and to the point. The visual aid of the tables with the scores is also helpful in making the information easy to digest. Again I appreciate it that you inserted that bit for my concern and even added possible workarounds.Thanks man. Hope your neighbors werent home that time 😅

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hey! Thanks for your kind feedback, and I'm glad you liked the review. You're very welcome. I enjoyed having a side quest to go on during my usual review process, and I imagine it's a noise that other people struggle with too. I think they were home, but we still appear to be on speaking terms. The irony of potentially annoying my neighbours by testing ways to block out the noise from other people wasn't lost on me though...

[@charlieann6321]

Thank you for such a calm and detailed review! I’ve added these to my shopping cart in sheer desperation for needed sleep. I’m perimenopausal and highly sensitive to sound. I’m doing everything to support sleep hygiene, daily exercise, cut out caffeine 7 days ago (to reduce anxiety), no screen time in the bedroom, magnesium before sleep etc etc. I will give these a go 😊

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome - I'm glad you liked the video:-) It sounds like you're doing lots of positive things for sleep. I don't do supplements myself, but the other things are all great in my opinion. Have you added getting morning day light to the list? That's one of my key techniques and a good one for keeping the circadian rhythm on track. I hope the earplugs work well for you. Let me know if you have time to pop back.

[@msgreybird]

Amazing. Thank you so much. I am a mature student and live in halls. I lost so much sleep and developed insomnia due to my flatmates who have no self awareness about the noise they produce. They keep acting surprised that I ask them to be quiet at night, after screaming in the hallway or talking so loud I can hear their whole conversation through the wall between 11pm-5am (always these times, even during the workweek). Anyway. I had to admit after being sleep deprived for 2 months and developing physical signs of it, that I need headphones. I recovered a bit now over the holiday, but am getting anxious of the idea to go back there, considering exams are in 2 weeks. I pray to god that the loop dream work to help me survive the next 6 months with them! Kudos!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome - glad you liked the video. I can understand - it was the same when I was in halls many moons ago. Unfortunately, they are very noisy places to live, and I can't imagine that is ever likely to change unless we enter a world where nobody parties any more and young people all go to bed at 10pm. Hopefully the Loop Dream will help a bit. I would consider getting some really good foam earplugs as well as a backup (or main earplug if you like them) as the noise reduction will be be better. Headphones with sound masking and/or noise cancellation can also be very good. Practical things like a portable draft excluder at the bottom of the door might help too if there's a big gap, and having fabrics / furniture to soak up a bit of the sound energy. Best of luck - with the noise and the exams.

[@msgreybird]

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you so much for all the advice! I now ordered the Loop Dream and even got a small Student Discount. The idea with the draft excluder is amazing. Will get one! Especially as they sometimes cook during those times as well, so the smell also disturbs my sleep haha. Thank you! Am looking forward to a first half of 2025 with good daily sleep haha. Wish you all the best as well!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

No problem. I hope it works out for you - let me know!

[@Sackboy612]

Very insightful and well presented, thanks for this video!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome - I'm glad you liked the video!

[@Mustivation7]

wow a great production video , great review mr

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Thank you very much for your nice feedback:-)

[@lllukaaas1205]

This is super helpful, thank you so much for taking the time to review the various set-ups. I was tempted before to buy the loop quiet 2, but will be sticking to my trusted foam earplugs. I need that exact same level of noise isolation and since loop doesn't seem to deliver that I will hold off on purchasing.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome, I'm happy to hear it was helpful. That's the thing - as much as I liked the Loop and found them very comfortable, when it comes to the important noise reduction, decent foam earplugs are hard to beat.

[@lllukaaas1205]

@ 100%

[@anone1243r]

Great review once again. Cheers!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome! Thanks for your feedback too:-)

[@isabelle7472]

Thank you for this review! Super helpful

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome, I'm happy to hear it was helpful.

[@JohanBjorklund-x5k]

Thanks for making this, really helpful!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome, thanks for the feedback too.

[@eleonoracassano19]

Thank you from Switzerland for this great and detailed review. It’s exactly what I needed to know before purchasing them!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. Which ones did you decide to get? Or did you decide not to get them?

[@jessicamachado2770]

Amazing, what a great and detailed job! Now i know ill keep my tishric ones, have youtried them inbcomparison with macks? For me they're perfect. Tks again!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome, and thank you too for the kind feedback. I haven't tried those. But if they work for you, that's great.

[@subhashkatnapally7929]

Thanks for the detailed review.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome!

[@makeshifthouse]

This guy is doing God's work

[@Vahndamme]

Linkbuds S are my go to with heavy sound. It blocks everything and can easily sleep with them on side.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I can believe they block out snoring, but are they not quite bulky for side sleeping?

[@xhpx]

Hey Ethan! Thank you for your great review and the comparison. I am still struggling to decide between the Quiet 2 and the Dream. My problem is that I have a neighbor who likes to play video games with friends until the middle of the night and his constant talking and the "joyous" outbursts always wake me up. I have some knock of Loops already but what bothers me is the squeaky noise they make in my ear when rubbing against the pillow while laying on my side. Do the real Loops also make that sound? And would you recommend the Quiet 2 or the Dream for my situation? Thanks!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi! You're welcome - I'm happy to hear you liked the review. Sorry to hear about your noisy gaming neighbours. The Dream should in theory block out more noise. I'm not sure about the squeaky noise. I haven't heard that with mine, but it could be a form of occlusion effect happening, or just the combination of the earplugs and your pillow. I really can't say either way if you'd have the same with the Loop.

[@galcohen1]

Hi Ethan, Thank you for the great video! I live in Tel Aviv near a main road, and there’s constant white noise from cars, especially motorbikes, which can be quite disruptive. Based on your experience, which earplugs would you recommend for effectively blocking out these types of noises? Thanks again for your insights!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi! You're welcome - I'm glad you liked the video. For very loud noise, you really need the highest noise reduction rating possible if you want to block out as much as you can. And in terms of standard earplugs, that means foam rather than Loop or other modern brands like them. Having said that, if you just want to reduce some noise and prefer the Loop to basic foam, then the Dream will block the most. Listening to noise masking sounds can also be an option as it should block most, if not all, traffic noise by replacing it with a constant sound.

[@candytwinkle3079]

The dream ones are meant for sleeping but they block out more decibels than the experience which are meant for festivals and concerts ?? So would buying the dream to take into a concert or rave be ideal or would the experience only work for those environments

[@nosleeplessnights1]

That's because the idea isn't to block out as much sound as possible at live events as you're not trying to sleep (unless it's really boring...) They were supposedly made to reduce some volume, but not muffle the audio in a way that makes it less enjoyable, and also still let you have a conversation. I actually tried the Dream at a live event, and found it much harder to hear my friends talking, especially if they weren't standing right in front of me, talking directly at me. That said, if you're at a rave and plan on dancing in your own world for hours and rarely talking to anyone, then sure, you could take the Dream if you're worried about the bass destroying your hearing. One other point to keep in mind is the way the Dream can fall out of the case. The last thing you want is to open the case in the middle of a muddy field or dark dancefloor and drop the tiny, not very bright Dream on the floor.

[@candytwinkle3079]

@ ohhh tysm I decided to buy the dream plus for a rave cause I’ll be there for about 5 hours surrounded by 100-120 db and i heard they’re more comfortable, I’ll try them for sleeping as well

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Let me know how they worked out for you!

[@candytwinkle3079]

@ unsure if I’ll even go to the rave bc it’s in two months but for the past few days I’ve been using them to sleep and I’m lowkey surprised how comfortable and noise reducing it is very happy I got them 😁

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Thanks for coming back and sharing your thoughts. I'm glad they're working out for you. The comfort was a surprise for me too really. It's not often earplugs feel that unobtrusive.

[@AngelAdam-y5z]

Hello there 👋🏻 I have very noisy neighbors plus there are construction work near my place the noise is 5:36 horrific in the morning literally I hear it in my wall in my bedroom I can’t sleep comfortably:( please which loop you recommend ?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hiyah. I'd recommend the ones with the highest noise reduction rating, which is the Dream. For that level of noise, you might find basic foam earplugs with a higher noise reduction rating are more effective, or headphones with noise masking sounds.

[@Mario-zp5gm]

what foam earplugs do you use

[@JakeWhitelaw]

Great review, thanks!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome!

[@Rita1800R]

Thank you great detailed information! Appreciated

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're very welcome. Thanks for the nice feedback.

[@Cac10s]

Thank you so much for the review! This was very helpful for what I'm looking for in a product. I'm looking for reusable ear plugs for sleeping, I don't want to get the foam ones because it's one use and I don't want to add on to my trash and environmental reasons. I'll be taking a look into the dream loop earbuds.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful. The fact that there is less waste is a good reason to look into reusable earplugs. The one thing I sometimes think about but don't know the answer to is the environmental impact of the different manufacturing processes between these and basic foam earplugs.

[@enoch7564]

Tempted to splurge for the dreams. Ive had the quiet 2s for a long time and personally i found them peefectly fine for sleep. Used them every night for an entire week sharing hotel rooms with friends and they were a life saver. If the dreams are even more comfortable i might have to give them a try

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Quiet 2. I think the Dream are more comfortable. But if the Quiet 2 work well for you, I'd be tempted to stick with those if it feels like a splurge rather than an insignificant amount of money. The easier cleaning process is definitely a bonus with the Quiet 2.

[@Kezendia]

Thank you :D

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome!

[@michaeljones6340]

Would the dream ones help block out any outside traffic noise while sleeping?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Yes, but it depends how loud it is and what kind of traffic. If it's loud enough, you might still hear some. It's an impossible question to answer though really, because the levels where you can or can't hear it will be specific to each person's situation.

[@martin931018]

Hi, Ethan! I would like to buy some of these to sleep but my concern is if Ill still be able to hear my phone alarm. Its not loud and strident as a classic Iphone alarm but still. Do you think they'll work?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hiyah! Tough question, because it depends on your hearing, the exact tone and volume, and how deeply you're sleeping! I have definitely been able to hear alarms through them, but I would imagine the Dream in particular could muffle very quiet alarms a lot.

[@martin931018]

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

@ No problem

[@sillychilli935]

As a side sleeper who wakes up to even low sounds, do I go for quiet 2 or dream?

[@propizza6454]

I think you should go with foam earplugs if you are that sensitive to sound

[@nosleeplessnights1]

If you only plan on using them for sleep, and comfort were the only deciding factor, definitely the Dream if you're a side sleeper. The thing is, what you call low sounds might be different from what I, or anyone else, does. It may be that they are both able to block out whatever the sound is that usually bothers you; it may be that neither does, in which case foam might be better. If it's a different noise source from the ones I discussed in the video, feel free to tell me and if it's possible, I'll try to test them for you. If you have a decibel meter, that would help, but don't waste money on one just for that as there are multiple factors to take into account anyway.

[@foxey_licious]

Thank you so much for this nice video! I struggle a lot with foam earplugs since I get sore ears after a few nights of wearing them.. If they stay in at night. I'm considering the Daily Calm Bundle from Loop with the Loop Dream and Engage 2 Plus. Do you have any experience with the Engage 2 or Engage 2 Plus? They wouldn't be for sleeping purposes but for university, like when I want to talk to people , listen to my professor or simply when I become overwhelmed by the noises

[@samiandalisa]

i just got them, they are amazing. i struggle with eating and drinking sounds, and they almost completely mute them.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're very welcome - I'm glad you liked the video. If the foam earplugs feel sore and fall out, it's possible they are too big. It might be worth trying a smaller style at some point. But, it might also just be that you're sensitive to the expanding foam, which many people are. I haven't tried the Engage style, so can't give you any advice on those. I've just noticed someone else has replied though, so maybe that will help.

[@madmantronixx7998]

I have the Mack’s foam ear plugs and no matter how hard I try they never stay in my ears! Even keeping the plug pressed into my ear until it’s expanded. Any tips? Thank you

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi. I can think of two possible reasons. This sometimes happens if you don't roll them tightly enough and use your other hand to open up your ear when inserting them. The more simple reason is that they just aren't the right earplugs for your ear shape.

[@madmantronixx7998]

@ thank you. Do you recommend any other brands? I think the Mack’s are too fat as my ear canals are quite narrow. Thank you.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

@@madmantronixx7998 No problem. They are already one of the smaller foam earplugs I've tried, so there aren't many I can think of. Have you seen the Mack's Dream Girl? Those are smaller. There also used to be a very small foam earplug called Howard Leight Small, but I haven't seen them for ages. It may be worth checking online though. Wax and silicone could work too as they cover the ear canal rather than going inside. My partner can't wear foam earplugs either for the same reason, but she was able to keep the Loop earplugs in her ears without them falling out when I put the smallest tip sizes on for her. She still didn't like wearing them all night because she's not used to using earplugs, but that's a different story!

[@Erik_Grosse]

After some attempts with different brands and types, I bought the Howard Leight - Max Lite ear plugs. They consist of a very soft foam which can be compressed very much to insert them. They are the only ones, I can wear for hours at day or the whole night without causing pain. Only the bright green color is quite noticeable 😉

[@thru_and_thru]

This is so helpful as I was literally just looking for some ear plugs that would help block out the sound of barking dogs. I normally use foam ear plugs which do a good job but they always fall out during the night. So I was thinking of getting a pair of the loop dreams despite the crazy price. However, now after watching your test on dogs barking and seeing how foam is more effective, I think I will stick with these and perhaps try to put some medical tape over them or something to try and keep them in overnight....crazy i know but I am desperate haha.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I'm happy to hear the video was helpful. I was wondering if other people with dog barking problems would find it! Before taping the earplugs, I would start by checking you're inserting them correctly, and maybe thinking about whether you've got the right size and shape for your ears? Those would be the common reasons that they fall out.

[@nicoles_handle]

i appreciate you so much!!!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

That's nice of you to say - thank you.

[@52nuncas]

o melhor review que já assisti! muito obrigada!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome. Thanks for your positive words too. Obrigado!

[@baubergo]

in one video you appeared with a very good looking pillow that have a hole in the middle. Do you recommend it?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I think they can work very well for people who find headphones uncomfortable when lying on their side. Just keep in mind that the headphones need to stay in well and not fall through the hole, and when you move in the night, you might end up back on the normal pillow. I bought this one in England - I don't know if you can get it in other countries.

[@baubergo]

@@nosleeplessnights1thanks! I live in Portugal so if there’s a site I might be able to order it. Or at least do you what is the brand? Your seems very comfortable. I tried some that I found on Amazon but they are all garbage.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I bought mine on Amazon (luckily for me it wasn't garbage in this case). I just checked and they do have a website. Their FAQ section says they ship worldwide, so you can check them out there or see if they sell online in Portugal. Here is the link: thepillowwithahole.co.uk/ (Just so you know, I have no relationship with the company, and this is not a paid link)

[@baubergo]

Thank you a million times!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

@@baubergo You're welcome. If you decide to get one, I'd love to know what you think of it - if you have time to pop back to the channel.

[@supo_sk]

Thank you.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome!

[@lizapixie626]

Great video thank you!!!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome, I'm happy to hear you liked it:-)

[@davestewie7944]

Ordered some dreams based on this video as I'm most concerned with comfort when sleeping on side + staying place all night. Are there any foams brands that compare in that regard to the dream?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I think it depends more on getting foam earplugs that fit you well rather than the specific brand. Personally, I don't have a problem sleeping on my side with the right foam earplugs and they don't fall out when I fit them correctly. Sorry the answer is a bit vague, but I don't think it would be right to say 'this brand is particularly good for side sleepers and stays in'. It's just foam after all, so it's more about the right fit for your ear canal.

[@davestewie7944]

@@nosleeplessnights1 appreciate the feedback. I'll try some various foams and see what works - I've just never seen any that actually fit in the ear verse sticking out half an inch/get caught on the pillows etc.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

No problem. I recommend looking online rather than in shops. There are some smaller ones, like the Mack's Ultra Soft and Mack's Dreamgirl. I'm sure there are others if you look around, but those are ones I've tried myself.

[@uremopookie]

I have noise sensitivity and I've ordered Quiet 2, would they be effective enough?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Let's hope so! I guess you'll find out soon enough if you've already ordered them. I'd love to know your opinion (good or bad) once you've had a chance to try them.

[@uremopookie]

@nosleeplessnights1 I'll let you know thank you

[@StitchFae]

I like them, they muffle out sounds but you can still hear enough to be aware of your surroundings. I prefer the engage ones for when I need to talk to people, otherwise it’s difficult to make out words. I really like both of them for different situations. Hopefully you already received and enjoy them.

[@uremopookie]

@StitchFae I've gotten them, they're really effective thanks for the advice 🫶

[@tiims123]

I dont like when I hear my pulse and heart beats when I sleep on my side with my silicone earplugs, Do you think Loop Dream is better?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I can't say for sure, but the occlusion effect is always there with earplugs. If you're sensitive to it, then I imagine you'll still notice them.

[@dianamajlinger3211]

Thank you for the great review! I have been considering buying a pair of Loops (Black Friday 20% discount is on right now) and you seem to be the perfect person to ask 😄 I live in a pretty noisy apartment: next to a school so a LOT of screaming kid noise during the day; in the neighbouring flat a guy gives language lessons VERY loudly and the wall is very thin; I also happen to live in the party district next to a club that is open every day until 6am, and there is also a salsa place right here playing live music outside for at least 5 months 🤪 Because of the above, I would use the Loops during the day and night as well. I have small ears, so that also makes it more difficult to find fitting earplugs. Would you recommend buying the Dream and using it also during the day? It IS considerably more expensive than the Quiet but I am ready to invest for the right one 🙂 Based on what others said, Quiet would probably not be comfortable to sleep but I am also worried that apart from the higher price of the Dream, I would need to change the tips pretty often. Thank you in advance for any insight! 😊

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi. So, that sounds like a huge amount of noise. I can't imagine a world in which either the Dream or Quiet 2 manage to block all of that out. You might find they block out some of those various sounds, or reduce the overall volume of all of them, with some specific sounds still getting through more than others. It's very hard to predict in advance what they will help with. In either case, both are likely to reduce the overall volume you hear a fair bit. But I don't think either would give you anything near silence. Personally, I'd also be concerned about using earplugs all day and night, which makes me wonder if you have other options, such as over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation? If you're really keen to use earplugs though, have you tried wax or silicone before? Even though I'm not a huge fan of them, I know some people prefer them as they don't go deep inside the ear canal and expand like foam. Back to the Loop, and you're right to identify the Dream as being harder to clean than the Quiet 2, mainly because of the foam inside the tip. The whole Quiet 2 can get wet, which is much easier to clean in the long run. They are fine for sleep if you're on your back, and even on your side or front they aren't bad if you use a soft pillow and are willing to tolerate the need to adjust your head position from time to time. Really though, there's just no way of telling if they will reduce the noise to a level you can tolerate. It may be a case of trying them and sending them back if they don't do the trick. Perhaps contact Loop in the region you like to ask for specifics on returns to give you peace of mind that it will be possible.

[@SazidKhan-q4m]

Foam earplugs creates vacuum problem for me and irritating, could you please suggest better option to block neighbour or upper floors dham-dham ... Sound 😮. And talking please, reply asap

[@nosleeplessnights1]

If foam is uncomfortable, then you could try the Loop earplugs, but also wax and silicone putty earplugs. The sound of banging on floors above is difficult to fully block. You need earplugs with a high noise reduction rating, or headphones with some audio to mask the sound.

[@poopcracksmeup]

Which one would you recommend for commuting on a noisy train to go to work?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

It depends how much noise you want to block out. The Quiet 2 block a lot more than the Experience 2 Plus. I wouldn't use the Dream outside the bedroom personally. There are other Loop styles which I haven't tried, so it might be worth seeing what others have to say about those too.

[@RedVelocity]

@@nosleeplessnights1 i guess thats why they call it dream.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Yes. I mean, you can wear them outside if you want. There's nothing technically wrong about doing that. I just personally prefer to keep bedroom earplugs inside the bedroom for hygiene reasons. It's probably force of habit as much as actually necessary!

[@poopcracksmeup]

Thanks for the response. I ride the train with noise levels ranging from 77 dBA - 89 dBA. Sometimes noise cancelling headphones don’t seem like enough which is why I was looking to wear these underneath. I got the quiet version. Hoping it improves my commuting experience.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

If you wear earplugs underneath good noise cancelling headphones it will definitely block out a lot more. With some sounds or music too, you should be able to create a little audio cocoon.

[@thomasserein9110]

Hi again! Can you please dedicate a video to test the pillows for sleeping with noise canceling headphones (side berths). It's not easy to decide. Most have a hole for earmuffs but no space for the headband. So there will always be pressure in the ear. Can travel pillows or horseshoe-shaped anti-decubitus cushions be used??

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi! This is something I have had in the back of my mind to do for a while. I would like to do something like that, but it might be a while before I get around to testing multiple ones. As for the travel pillow and anti-decubitus cushion, I am not sure how comfortable they would be to use night after night. I know from camping with a travel pillow, for example, that I aways wish I had taken a normal pillow!

[@thomasserein9110]

@nosleeplessnights1 C'est peut-être une question assez simple finalement sur un sujet à la fois vitale et élémentaire ; dormir avec un casque antibruit. La frustration peut se justifier mais ça reste vraiment très incompréhensible de ne jamais penser sérieusement à résoudre un tel problème qui mine de rien anéanti la vie de tant de personnes. Il existe tant de viles gadgets pour adoucir l'existence jouissive de quelques blasés et amateurs des doux loisirs, etc. mais rien pour apaiser les vraies souffrances pour apporter un minimum qui pourrait rendre la vie un minimum plus viable pour des gens en réelle détresse. Soyez béni

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I understand the frustration that the technology doesn't seem to exist yet. Interestingly, the makers of Ozlo apparently said that they believe it is better to create noise masking headphones rather than noise cancelling for sleep. It may be interesting to explore deeper the reasoning behind that.

[@timl.b.2095]

I've been using the same two dozen Howard Leight Max 1 foam earplugs for years. These have a "skin;" I don't recommend reusing open-cell foam earplugs, if anyone still makes those. I rinse my earplugs in the morning and use them a couple more nights. At some point, I gather them all in a plastic jar of soapy water, soak and shake them. Then rinse and squeeze with a sieve. And repeat a few times. Then roll them in dish towels and squeeze, and leave out to dry. Way, way cheaper than anything else, and reduces plastic in the waste stream, not to mention higher tech stuff. Of course, if you don't keep them clean, you are asking for ear canal trouble.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

That is serious dedication to keeping the earplugs going and reducing waste. I'm impressed. I've did something similar in the past when I was travelling and couldn't find any decent earplugs where I was. But, I'm always too worried about the risk of ear infections to do that as habit nowadays. I would in a pinch, but usually remember to take enough earplugs with me when I'm away.

[@durdanatabassum6057]

I will be moving to a very busy neighbourhood with lots of traffic noise. I ordered loop Quiet because they are the cheapest. I have sound sensitivity and get migraines often.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I hope they help! They may not block it completely if it's very loud and you don't have double glazed windows, but will hopefully make it more tolerable at least.

[@nayaleezy]

Silicone tree earplugs are simply the best, better than my foamies and loop exp+. 3M earmuffs are the only better but can't sleep or shower with those

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I haven't tried those, but I've seen them in Boots in the UK. My experience hasn't been great with that style in the past, but if they work for you, that's all that matters:-)

[@dholman5513]

What about loud upstairs neighbors stomping walking and thumping hence why im here at 2am becuse of the noise cannot sleep.

[@nosleeplessnights1]

I feel for you - I know that's a really difficult noise source to block out. I haven't been able to test that with these earplugs, but I do plan on doing some specific tests for impact noise above a bedroom next year. I know that doesn't help you out right now though! My guess would be that if it's really loud, and impact noise rather than just airborne, you'll have a better chance of cutting more out with earplugs that have the highest noise reduction rating possible or headphones with noise masking.

[@devenpatel3044]

@dholman5513, I feel for you, I like to use foam earplugs because they reduce the most noise. I like to roll them between my thumb and finger and then slide the plugs in my ear and let them expand. Trying not to go too too deep so I can remove them in the morning. I also recommend doing things to help get deep sleep, like taking magnesium, b complex and zinc, exercising. Stretching before bed, and perhaps very important, having perfect dental hygiene. Hope that helps, cheers

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Without wanting to offend you, just to mention for anyone else reading this that it's important to carefully research supplementation specifically for sleep:-)

[@alucard8903]

Very good videos. Please make review on Ozlo Sleepbuds thanks

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Thanks! That will be the next video I publish. I had a break over Christmas, but will get it done this month!

[@ninmat]

Considering buying Dream for my partner who relies on foam today, but discouraged by what you say about it allowing you to hear your partner talk, as it is my sleep talking which is the problem 😂

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Sorry about that! Honestly, I think it depends on the combination of how loud you talk, how deeply they sleep etc. It may be that they block out enough...or...it may be that they don't. It's just so hard to predict with these things.

[@JugheadJones03]

Another product I never heard of that may be of use. Thank you for keeping us all current in sleep gear! 🙂

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi! It's good to hear from you again - thanks for continuing to watch my videos. And you're very welcome😊

[@lilianabrito2108]

hi, i have dream loops, bu i can listem my voice normally and i keep listening my neighbors dragging their chairs all the time. can you please help me ? :)

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hi! What do you mean exactly by listening to your voice normally? Are you saying you don't hear it differently, as I described? That might mean you either have the wrong size tips or you haven't inserted them correctly. As for the noise of moving furniture - that is unfortunately very difficult to block out sometimes. If it's very loud, I don't think the Loop earplugs will block it out completely. For that, you might need earplugs with a higher noise reduction rating (probably foam) or headphones with noise masking. There are other ways you can look into to soak up more of the sound energy in your bedroom, but then you are into a different area of sound insulation.

[@PrinterJamOnToast]

Thanks for the video. After trying all these products on your channel, what do you currently use most nights?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome! That's a good question. Do you mean out of every product I've mentioned across all the videos since I started the channel, or just earplugs?

[@chertae_x]

Hey! I'm a sensitive sleeper and I can't sleep without complete silence. Fan sounds and some background noise far away are okay for me . But recently I had a roommate change and she always talks on phone, and uses media with speaker. Can you suggest me something that'll block the noise completely? Specially phone sounds?

[@nosleeplessnights1]

Hiyah. It's really difficult to give an accurate answer to your situation because the noise is right there in the room with you and from what you describe, consists of different sounds rather than a repetitive one. It also depends on how loud the sounds are exactly, what frequency etc, and your hearing. But, I'd be tempted to say the Dream will probably block some of the noise she makes, but maybe not all. You'll probably block more with appropriately sized foam earplugs with a high noise reduction rating (ideally close to 33 dB). Some really good noise cancelling headphones might help, but less so if the sounds are random, sudden, and loud. Asking your roommate politely to use headphones when you're obviously sleeping would help even more than any product you can buy. She might not stop talking, but if she can whisper or talk quietly when you're sleeping, at least the headphones would stop the media noise. It seems like the obvious respectful thing to do in my opinion, so hopefully she'll agree if you ask her nicely and frame it in terms of you being sensitive to noise rather than her being a nuisance:-)

[@chertae_x]

@nosleeplessnights1 Heyyy thank you so much!!! I've tried talking to her but it's of no use. I'm just stuck with her for now it seems. But I've ordered some foam ear plugs and I'm waiting to use it. Let's see if it works. Hope it does!

[@nosleeplessnights1]

No problem. Sorry to hear that. It's not easy having a roommate and being the one who sleeps earlier! Hopefully the earplugs will help. If not, try wearing over-ear headphones on top and playing some form of white noise as quietly as you can tolerate. That double barrier might not be the most comfortable, but it can work really well in moments of desperation!

[@charlieann6321]

@@chertae_x you poor thing! Your room mate sounds quite selfish! I hope the Loops help, and you survive sharing your room 🤗

[@VoltaireParis]

hello - thanks a lot for this very clear and complete review...too bad...for me (but not for you) that your partner in bed has only a light snoring...As I have almost the same concern, but with a big snoring when I sleep beside my partner.... Therefore I always use foam earplugs (3M) when sleeping alongside my partner in bed...And sometimes I go to the garage for sleeping alone there, even though it's less comfortable and colder...I am definitely waiting for the disruption in this earplugs design, maybe it will come one day ? Thanks again and have a good day, cheerz

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're welcome! Thank you too for your feedback. How do you find the 3M earplugs? I was always surprised that they didn't have a higher lab tested noise reduction rating as they worked really well for me and anyone else I gave them to. But, we also thought they are quite dense, so a bit uncomfortable to use night after night. Sleeping separately is something I've done in the past too, and we still do during times of illness rather than disturbing the other person. I think it's healthy to have the option to preserve your sleep when necessary as long as it doesn't create emotional distance. But that is another discussion altogether. As for the disruption to the design you mention, I think someone will have to come up with a really innovative design. There is only so much our sensitive ears can handle, and sound travels through physical objects as well as the air, making it a tricky beast to master!

[@VoltaireParis]

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for your quick reply. I completely adhere to what you wrote hereabove : the 3M are the best reduction noise earplugs that I know, but they are so dense that it hurts at first (during first night mainly) and they tend to loose their elasticity quite fast, which reduces their performance over time...I personally feel that the 3M are working fine for me between the second night and the 8th night : during only 1 week approximately. Maybe the solution will be in first instance to sleep in a sort of stand-alone acoustic isolated cabin,...I am sure at one point there will be a solution, when I don't need it anymore because too old :))) Cheerz from Paris

[@nosleeplessnights1]

One week is probably the longest I would consider wearing a foam earplug for anyway, and only if I didn't have more to replace it with and really needed it, so that doesn't seem so bad. That cabin sounds good...if you ever find one that doesn't cost a small fortune, let me know! Cheers to you too, from across the channel.

[@noname-vz5wx]

great video! thank you

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're very welcome - I'm glad you liked it, and thanks for the feedback.

[@nicolerose7639]

Very sad there's no answer for snoring 😢

[@nosleeplessnights1]

For light snoring, good earplugs should be enough. For very loud snoring, headphones and audio are likely to do better. If you were referring to the dog barking test section, I did a similar test in my review of the Soundcore Sleep A20, which you can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4bGZJ2FipapkJo From 7 mins onwards, there are several noise blocking tests.

[@sterlgirlceline]

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[@thomasserein9110]

Bonjour. Merci infiniment pour ce test. Je vous suis vraiment reconnaissant. L'empathie est réconfortante. J'aimerais bien combiner avec un casque antibruit mais, comme je l'avais mentionné, je dors sur le côté

[@nosleeplessnights1]

You're very welcome! That is the problem, unfortunately. I think the combination is good for short periods of time, but can't be relied on for a whole night.

[@Dewah77_YT]

Hello, I have sent an email just now :)

[@nosleeplessnights1]

If it's about picking headphones, I think I got it and replied.