Noise cancelling earplugs: which are best?

Noise cancelling earplugs reduce volume in crowded places, but can you still have a conversation? Is that even possible?
For many autistic people, sensory overload is the most distressing part of our condition, with noisy environments being more likely to send us into shutdown (or meltdown).
A good pair of noise reducing earplugs will greatly improve our (and other noise sensitive people's) quality of life, so I look at 4 types to see which I like the most for everyday use.
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[@queen_of_flatulence]

I wish my parents understood how loud sounds bother me

[@lauramonsreal5011]

SAME!!!!!! They think I'm a dramatic grandma.

[@steflondon88]

I think youre like me "Hyper sensitive to sound". Its actually a thing.

[@craveliving681]

@@steflondon88 I mean, yeah. That's why we're here. Being sensitive to sound is an (especially) autistic thing

[@nightrizerr]

man i wish theyd experience it at least once... sometimes it even makes me cry and i shut down completely and yet i just get called dramatic or too sensitive :/

[@slightlyscottishzarzoo8332]

Me too!! And with light too, there’s a streetlamp outside my window and I have to sleep in that room. My parents won’t let me get blackout curtains or sleep anywhere else, I can’t wear sleep masks because of the texture that of seams. I’m completely stuck and I don’t get any good sleep at all.

[@jesus-ck4el]

After trying out many noise cancelling options i have found that going deaf is the best option because everything i try isn't enough.

[@Zatticzattic]

I often say that if i had to choose to lose one of my senses it would be hearing. No more high pitch noises crawling into my ear and punching my brain

[@lilith4258]

Truth, Anything I hear is very clearly, especially traffic sounds, Going deaf is the good option. but I still expect to get some good earplugs.

[@SueLyons1]

🤣

[@ildikolosonc7762]

The general earplugs will not help. This bass sounds are very long and therefore they Will Go trough on not enough thick things. This is from vibration of our houses, they are the resonating musical instrument, and we are living inside a musical instrument. Only at the source of this hum can isolating with rubber grits. Put it under trafoes ttansformers. It is expensive. They stealing it.

[@HedgehogDefensiveState]

100% I was deaf recently due to earwax and I don't think I've ever been so calm. I couldn't hear my upstairs neighbour's loud footsteps, his dog stomping about or him banging doors shut. The only downer was I couldn't listen to the radio in bed - I could watch TV/listen to music with headphones turned up as loud as needed, but as I wear headphones (and usually earplugs too) constantly anyway it wasn't an issue - but other than my audio experience wasn't wonderful it was acceptable- it was bliss. I almost didn't want to get them syringed out.

[@mochhhhee]

Not autistic but I do have ADHD. I’ve always been very sensitive to sounds and today I got a sensory overload at school and almost snapped at my teacher and classmates and got aggressive because everything became too much. It’s been a long time coming, and I finally caved in. Thanks for this video! I don’t want earplugs for concerts or sleeping, just to live my daily life in a more manageable way. Thanks for sharing this! I’m glad I found someone neurodivergent to give me what I was looking for.

[@ashthehhhhg]

loop earplugs are best for your situation

[@junedanieltamor9071]

@@ashthehhhhg im a education student and for internship, im thinking of getting flare calmers since i heard that theyre better than loops in terms of occlusion.

[@andgate2000]

Why does every shop..cafe...retail mall.....have loud music. Music everywhere has become a virus.

[@YoSamdySam]

"atmosphere" 😬

[@confusedwhale]

Because music, for other people, makes things easier. It calms them.

[@dollym1lk980]

yes. i have ptsd aswell and sometimes they play music that triggers it. and i can't do anything about it

[@gcampa]

@@confusedwhale I think it's rather because silence disturbs them. They need some kind of background noise all the time.

[@dictionplacement5467]

yeah I don't even shop anymore I have to go with a plan and exit strait, mostly online or self checkout stores. my anxiety takes over I panic overthink then run in circles and make bad purchasing choices and people think I'm sus and finna rob them when really im having a panic attack and hating my life

[@z1cke92]

I actually like the feel of the loops in my ears, and this might sound really weird, but they hurt a little bit and for me that is like a safe stim that no one sees and doesn't actually hurt me... If that is understandable somehow

[@jinxcraft1170]

I had a similar experience when I first got my daith piercing, and I would move it around as it was healing

[@EagleRue]

Love the kitty in the background. House panther love!

[@YoSamdySam]

I wouldn't be able to get rid of her even if I wanted to, so it's just as well you like it! 😂

[@EagleRue]

@@YoSamdySam She is beautiful.

[@ksthoughtpalace3042]

Thank you thank you. Life with wearing earplugs 24 hours a day every day has caused some ear and sinus health problems after 20 years. My doctor has an autistic son, so I did not have to explain the problem to him, or feel embarrassed. He and I are going to look for a physically healthy earplug for me, or whatever device will work best.

[@thaliacrafts407]

Have you tried noise cancelling headphones from Bose? They come in earbud style and overear. Im part of an autism support group and those things are like part of our uniform.

[@karencee8405]

I might look for those .I’d rather wear ear buds in public because they’re less noticeable.Because I’m prone to ear infections and ear wax buildup from all the years I had to wear earplugs at work I’ll try not to wear them too often.I’ll wear my over ear headphones or earmuffs while I’m at home to block out the sound of my back neighbours talking too loudly in their courtyard area outside .

[@Noname-wi8xp]

I just got the calmer ones by flare. Just now trying them out to see if they help

[@jazy3091]

Hi, did you find earplugs that are working for you? I have a problem with majority of plugs I tried (I haven't try Loops or Vibes as they are expensive but I'm looking into it now) and all that I tried make my ears pain after short time. I desperately need two types of earplugs: 1 - for calming down background noise just so I could handle conversations in crowded places like restaurants, and 2 - an earplug that would cancel most of the noises and help me sleep. Both have to be comfortable or my ears start hurt and I have to remove them.

[@Mewier]

Love my Vibes so so much. I find they lower the volume without distorting or changing the sounds. Wore them today while cooking in my noisy kitchen. :-) In the beginning I could hear myself breathe, but I realised I had put them in too deep. Pulling them out a little helped.

[@alphieaddams]

Mewier YES I just got some and theyre so good!!! I can comfortably go to the movies now!

[@katiepylman]

This is super helpful to note! I just got a pair and I've been having a hard time figuring out how to not get the echo. Never thought they might be too deep.

[@magpiejoneski139]

I have Loops, and I agree on how disconcerting your own voice amplification is. The other issue I found is that to hear the person I'm speaking to I had to directly face them, if they were next to me I couldn't hear them as well, which was kind of frustrating and made me feel more overwhelmed because I had to keep whipping my head around. I do think they'll be good with live music, but yeah, might have to try vibes!

[@YoSamdySam]

Ooh, maybe I'll try it talking directly to people!

[@MataH1]

You didn't pick the proper model, for conversation it the Engage model, not the Experience. So you would have clear hearing of the other person's voice but not of your own.

[@undercoverkadaj8839]

I just bought the Loop earplugs today, I can't wait to try them! There is 2 types now though, the one you have is 'loop experience' they are meant for concerts and such. I bought 'loop quiet' which should be more for sensory overload, anxiety etc.

[@txramiisu]

Is there one that I can change for both? Both really hurt my ears!

[@nashi4476]

Have they worked well???

[@vampirepunk9479]

@@txramiisu yes!! thats what im considering because im a musician but also sensitive to just regular classroom noises

[@lauriemrdjan]

@@txramiisu the experience does have extra pieces that you can buy to snap into the open hole to turn them into the quiet. So, short answer, yes, with an extra purchase.

[@rainbowpanic5632]

@@txramiisu the experience pro does :)

[@hyltonJack]

I have a pair of vibes and have been using them every weekday for nearly a year now at work. I work as a welder/fabricator in a small factory so it's a very noisy environment, they are the best I've ever used. I also have audio processing problems as well and life is a lot easier using thees than the standard foam ones that work provides. They definitely let through the finer more nuanced sounds and block out the loud ones. Also the silicon bits detach so you can wash them!

[@SueLyons1]

Really helpful, thanks 😊

[@thenerdgirl1]

I have the Loop Quiet ones and I haven't tried the Vibe ones to compare but I'm quite pleased with my Loops. They're comfortable in any situation and are always secure and I can choose to wear them deeper or not to get more or less noise dampening. I use them all of the time.

[@stuartcoyle1626]

The best earplugs I used were the industrial foam ones. There is a method to putting them in: roll them up small, pull your earlobe down and put in. The plug then expands to fill the ear canal nicely. I worked in the entertainment industry for years, having earplugs was great. Even when I didn't need them for hearing protection the cut down high frequency enabled me to understand conversations much better and feel more relaxed.

[@karencee8405]

I had to wear foam earplugs at my former workplace,even when I wasn’t working next to noisy machines I preferred to leave them in my ears as they helped muffle the annoying sound of people talking

[@jazy3091]

I can't use these as they give me such a pain after 15 minutes of wearing 😢I'm wearing a Happy Ears now which are better in terms of pain but stil not perfect. Sensory sensitivity is a btch.

[@CJ-zz7uu]

I like a good cup of tea and an early night.......Sam you are literally my hero 🦸‍♀️ xxx

[@SueLyons1]

I love her humour 🤗

[@acrandell85]

I really love this and how you covered the way your voice sounds in your head while you're wearing them because that's a huge factor. I was really thinking about getting a set of vibes and found your video, now I'm sure. Thanks so much!

[@Zatticzattic]

I have the experience where I cannot handle sudden loud and high pitched noises, but I also get anxious when I can't hear anything at all because I feel I have to listen extra hard in case someone is sneaking up on me or something. I have found decent success with having one headphone in my ear all the time to block out some sound and still give me spatial awareness, but those high pitched noises still punch my brain

[@StephanieBethany]

I'm glad you cleaned your ear canals for us 😂 I absolutely hate things in my ears and seeing that putty I could just imagine how horrible that would feel for me haha.

[@TwentyTwoOctober2001]

You hate having things inside of your ears? I'm curious, do you clean out your ears? Like, using qtips or something?

[@jinxcraft1170]

omg, this is exciting. I work at a call center, and "manage" most of the time, but when the background noise rises enough I can't distinguish between the background and what I am supposed to be listening to with the headphones. My job is still loads better than my previous retail jobs though, where I might have 3 days off in a row and still refuse to leave my room and actually interact even with friends...

[@blck.b0ne33]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve been having a lot of trouble with sensory overload in public places recently and I’m so glad I’ve found a starting point for easing it. I’ll most likely be trying the vibes 🖤

[@victoriacook2484]

So glad I found your video! I was going to order the loop earplugs but after your review I decided to go with the Vibe ones. Thanks for the straightforward reviews!

[@Stormbrise]

I want total noise cancelling earplugs or headphones because I want silence!

[@JulietTheGirl]

Me tooo...

[@violet3002]

same! even the tiniest bit of noise sometimes is too much for me to handle. even if no one can hear it and i can just feel a buzz of people talking.

[@cortneystetson4480]

They sell a thing that you can add to them that effectively mutes sound

[@user-tf2rx5kn8l]

Which brand?

[@cortneystetson4480]

@@user-tf2rx5kn8l loop ear plugs

[@glenrose7482]

I'm not sure if anyone else has experienced this but I found the loop quiet seems to help me slightly with audio processing disorder (self diagnosed) and as a parent. I often found that when my 2 young kids meltdown and are both screaming the fact that I could hear both myself think and speak softly, is extremely beneficial. For reference I am autistic (diagnosed) and also don't like the sound of my voice but the loop quiet did help me able to speak as someone reasonably sound sensitive. I did find after wearing these for several hours straight in a quiet-ish home environment that it was a relief to remove them so these are best for when noise is loud and swap out for other ear plugs that have much reduced self volume when in less noisy situations. I found the quiets do bring close external noises down to what I'd consider a 'normal' volume level and have had a normal conversation with people, and distant/quiet noises (except cicadas!) are heavily reduced. But that's just my own experience and I did have to work with headphones echoing my voice (which is horrible) so I might be less bothered by earplugs raising my voice volume because of that past job. With APD I did find it slightly easier to hear what the teacher was saying in a room full of kids speaking every where at once as immediately compared to my unplugged ears. Hope that helps.

[@alartlart]

You're comment has been so helpful! I am a parent and find when it gets loud and hectic I sort of fly off the handle and struggle to stay calm. I may consider getting them!

[@glenrose7482]

@@alartlart highly recommend the loop quiet for that exact reason! I often swap to these in loud situations or if the kids start to escalate. Otherwise I tend to wear Calmers during quiet times which are way over priced and fall out easy but take the edge off and don't raise your volume, I would imagine the Vibes would be a much better option to the Calmers and half the price.

[@martekindustries69]

I can totally empathize with when you said your noise sensitivity is getting worse as you age. Several of my issues like that just seem to be getting way worse as I age more.

[@sarasegador8998]

I'm so thankful for your videos that help me so much, now I know I'm not alone and currently in the diagnosis prosses. My first ear plugs where the alpine pluggies, then move to the vibes. Oh my vibes are something else!

[@jinmunsuen]

Thank you for taking the time to review all these. I had come across the Loop earplugs on an ad, and was very hyped at first but wasn't sure how legit their claims were. I will probably go for the vibes as I'm quite picky about sound too :)

[@gigid9606]

i can hear the electricity in the air, so happy to hear about these!

[@MatthewLarsonOnline]

Vibes are the best!!! Thanks so much for leaving this review and comparison of the pro/con attributes of each style. Newly diagnosed, and I have been able to triple my exposure to challenging audio environments while using them. Being able to talk without feeling like I'm shouting through a traffic cone the wrong way had been amazing! BONUS: discovered I have two different sized ear canals, so in the standard package I ended up with a backup set of the soft bits (using 1 small + 1 medium)!

[@Katheyann]

Vibes are my favorite, i had to use them when serving at a restaurant and the music was too loud and bartending...or if im at a loud concert, they help so much with how sensitive I am to sound, best investment ever!

[@Raquel96]

This is incredibly informative, thank you so much for sharing this! Also your cat in the background is bringing me so much comfort, thank you 😊

[@graceface418]

Thanks for this video, Sam! I've been considering options for sound reduction and your comments were very helpful in deciding which set I would actually be able to tolerate using.

[@IvyAtMidnight]

Thank you for this! I have the loop engage earplugs; they lower the sound volume by 17 dB, and are perfect for talking to people (which i don’t necessarily like to do but have to at work). I can still hear people clearly, but i really had to get used to the sound of my own voice. I’m happy with them, but sometimes i feel like they don’t filter out enough. I’m really curious about the vibes now, these are the next i will order!

[@breannrosinski9354]

Thank you for doing this video. I have been curious about the different brands.

[@sarahjo5570]

wait this is genuinely a video I needed thank you

[@YoSamdySam]

Glad it helped!

[@elizabethobrien9483]

As a dyspraxic person I can get overwhelmed in public really easily in public places, but when I wear my headphones everybody looks at you which is always more stressful, so thank you for this video

[@XquinlanX]

Thank you!! None of the videos I was finding were addressing what I needed them too and even finding comparisons was tough.

[@sweeetjuicetv]

thank you so much for the info! my partner and i are planning to go to pride for the second time together this year, and though we’re both autistic, she is pretty sound sensitive - so we had to avoid the stage even tho we wanted to see the performances ppl were putting on 🥺 so i’ve been looking into good sound dampening earplugs and this has been the most helpful review i’ve seen so far! (plus of course they’ll be helpful in more everyday settings, but this was what made me start looking)

[@autisticallyscott2815]

Thanks so much for this! I've been struggling going out to bars with friends due to how loud the music and places can be. I do want to be social so having good earplugs like this would help me cope I think.

[@polter211]

Thank you so much for this review! Everything I kept seeing about loop was so sensationalized, glad to have a down to earth person review them. Also, ouch. "I'm going to a concert in October." (Uploaded March 13, 2020)

[@CircuitBird]

I bought the Loop Engage ear plugs, earlier this year, to use at work. They make a world of a difference! I did lose them, so, I ended up replacing them. I don't feel stressed with all of the noise. I love using them and do so, on a daily basis! I use them with the extra small silicone tips and they go in my ears, just fine. I bought a set for my boyfriend (Loop Experience), as he is also autistic, just like me. I also bought a pair for my niece (Loop Engage), because, she wants them for studying. We all have the mute add-ons to block out extra noise, if we want to. We all love using them.

[@jessmoore1738]

I have the Hearprotek sleeping earplugs, they are actually very comfortable (not just for sleeping). The tip is memory foam and there are a lot of different size options to customise. They also have a nice little carrying case for traveling!

[@LifeinBonnieland]

"I personally love a good cup of tea and an early night." 🙌💜 Spoken like a true autistic woman!!

[@Snepsnoop]

Thank you for the review! I’m super noise sensitive and have small ear canals, so this is super helpful!

[@Ronnie_Roy]

I have the first kind, work really well as I live next to a train station and car doors slamming and engines idling are a real pain plus, and a quick tip, if you pull your ear lobe down while inserting them the deeper they can fit into the ear canal and the more sound you can block out hence the long pull tab. Hello silence my old fried ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@rebekahfowler2958]

This is so useful . I'm not autistic but I have m.e and am very sound sensitive.

[@chrysigabriel543]

Same

[@Claire-vm6dz]

I just bought the Vibes earplugs. I was going to get loop, but you sold me on vibes, I hate hearing myself talk too loudly.

[@miracle84]

Thanks for trying these out! Maybe I should get a pair because I absolutely hate it that when I'm wearing my much loved noise canceling headphones people feel the need to touch me because they think I'm not hearing them or whatever.

[@lauriemrdjan]

I have the Loops and can agree with many of your sentiments. My husband always can't hear me when I speak with them in. I hear my own voice a lot with them in. I'm going to try the Vibes based on this video.

[@cortneystetson4480]

Haha I bought these a week ago and I’m waiting for them. Sooooo excited.

[@SaRah-21532]

I could have used these at the Halsey concert I went to the other week. There was this one girl behind me who was screaming so loud I actually thought my ears were gonna start bleeding 😬

[@SueLyons1]

Oh dear 😔

[@ellamaria9547]

Love this video !!! I’ve never watched so early before

[@-melanie-1115]

Thank you. So helpful. And funny! And being an aspie girl, I do not say that a lot. Also, I love all the reactions on your video. Make me feel a little less weird.

[@00anni]

Thanks for your tip about trying sizing up rather than down with Loop earplug tips, it was a game-changer for me. I wear Loop Quiet every night for sleeping and I wear Loop Engage Plus when I have to engage out in the real world

[@pandaroo_cam]

the loop is my favorite I use mine all the time, they now have a different kind called loop quite which is more for sleeping and studying and sensory sensitivties.

[@waywrdsun]

Great review. Thanks Sam!

[@honestbeam]

The vibes look the most comfortable!

[@Alibm80]

Interesting exciting new video! Also thanks for featuring Storm ;)

[@ksthoughtpalace3042]

My go-to are the 'Quiet-Time' foam noise reduction rating 33 decibels. Personally, earplugs are not worth it for me under NRR 31.

[@thevirtualjim]

For many yrs I only knew about the foam ones and the mold-able silicone ones, and they both never felt good and would make my ears feel like they hurt. So I had given up for a long time on trying to having things to help with sound (I didnt use headphones much and they felt too obvious for me to just go around places with). I finally recently tried musical earplugs and its like my life has changed! They are great, and i found i can even sleep in them.

[@thevirtualjim]

I got "EarPeace HD Concert Ear Plugs"

[@WearyVesper]

Thank you for this! I've been wanting to try some but I hate the feeling of normal earplugs so I haven't dared to invest without at least a little bit of experience from someone who has use of them in the same way I do. I will definitely try the vibes, hopefully they are comfortable enough! :D

[@WearyVesper]

@Whatever JustGoAway thank you so much for your input! The biggest con for me is definitely the "something in your ear" feeling, but it's worth a try and hopefully it's something I can get used to. Atm only using over-ear headphones and it's great when you don't have to communicate with anybody but hopefully these will help in those situations when you do.

[@bellsnotwhistles]

Just bought some Vibes! This video was exactly what I was looking for!

[@JuanPyro]

Very interesting video 🙂 Your voice is relaxing and how you speak is very clear. I found your information very entertaining and interesting! Thank you.

[@SaRah-21532]

Yayy I've been waiting for this video ever since you mentioned it on your instagram story :)

[@xoxoLeony]

Ah, just looking at that sleeping kitty calms me down so much. Thanks for the reviews. The Vibes sound perfect - I would like something to drown out the worst noise but still be able to be part of my surroundings (aka 5 and 7 year old boys................................!)

[@minawalkure]

I have those Alpine and are THE BEST. Tiny ears and picky princess here as well, hahaha. Best part of that, is the capsule that you can attach to your keyring or whatever... Those are my best recommendation, along with Fender Musician Ear Plugs. Pretty cheap and effective. Maybe those ones cancel more noise without making your voice sound weird, but I lost them and now I always go with Alpine. I started used them on rehearsal room as a musician, and one day I had the amazing idea of using them on the streets as well and my sensory problems reduced 90% I'd say.

[@cassandra414]

I got myself custom made earplugs with a 22 db filter and it's the best investment i made they reduce a lot of background noice. Sound like you are under water sound and they are so comfortable .

[@kaylacombs6254]

Where the hell do you get custom ear plugs

[@cassandra414]

@@kaylacombs6254 via a audiologist or some who's specialised in it . Google it and you wil find it.

[@liammacaodha4783]

@@cassandra414 Wow Thank you, Idid not realise that as an option.

[@dimpsthealien333]

Thank you! I am my elderly mom's Caregiver and she makes a repetitive noise and it drives me berserk! I am going to try the Vibe brand.

[@lawrence_ellis]

I bought some loops a few months ago. I wore them once around the house...they amplified my voice and I haven't worn them since. Funnily enough I bought some noise canceling headphones a couple of days ago and they are perfect for me for supermarkets and at home. They are going to be an absolute life saver for bus trips and the noisey areas at uni. Oh and the horrifying clapping at theatre shows. The big downside is I wouldn't want to wear them in a lot of other circumstances due to people thinking I was rude. Also, love your videos :)

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

Hi! Would you mind sharing which noise cancelling headphones you like?

[@lawrence_ellis]

@@LearningPlantingGrowing Hi there, the headphones I like are Sony 1000MX4.

[@LearningPlantingGrowing]

Thank you so much!!!! I really appreciate it!

[@sohv1s]

I use these plugs on lectures, in car, shopping grocery, everywhere. I have also found that if you want to block almost every sound, just put on musician plugs and noise cancelling headphones over them.

[@writerious]

I have a couple of pairs of Vibe earplugs. They're essential if I go to the movies or any live performance with amplifiers, and even noisy restaurants -- when the pandemic goes away and we can do those things again. I also have Calmer earplugs by Flare -- these are silicon ear inserts with a channel through them that reduce the higher frequencies but don't dampen the overall sound. They're tiny, comfortable, and I often forget I'm wearing them. What I'd really like to find, though, is a pair of affordable active noise-canceling earbuds designed for wearing at night. I've been using foam earplugs for years, but I think one ear canal is becoming sensitive to the foam.

[@salvadordali7106]

‘Flare Audio Isolate Pro Titanium’ - my favourite by far.

[@talysharawlins94]

I have musicians earplugs by Jam Plugs, but I prefer them at night for sleep. They're similar to the Alpine party plugs you showed. I'm not keen on using them in the day and my own voice sounds too loud. I love my ear protectors more though. I can hear more of people speaking with less background noises. My own voice isn't too loud either. They're what workmen use. They're by Ducks Unlimited and are hot pink so suit my personality, look like headphones but aren't, and I find them incredibly comfortable. I also find that with discrete earplugs, people speak softly and then think I'm ignoring them and that's a problem at work with the public and I have to hear them over the highway behind them and the noise of the vehicles they're in. But with something really obvious on like my ear protectors a lot of people speak up automatically and nobody can assume that I'm ignoring them on purpose. They also only cost my $20 Canadian. If I ever want more complete silence at home I can wear my earplugs under my ear protectors but the sound of my own breathing and voice get annoying after a while. But yeah, despite the size, I just love my pink Ducks Unlimited ear protectors. My own voice isn't loud with them and I can't hear my breathing so thats good. They just filter out enough background noise in order to hear the person speaking next to me. They're so comfy on and I like the gentle huggy feeling on my head. It makes me feel secure, so I don't mind them being less discreet. Also, strangers are less likely to engage in conversational small talk in shops like Walmart or other public places, because they assume I can't hear them, which is a great bonus with my social anxiety. 💕 And like you Sam, I feel my own noise sensitivity is getting worse as I get older.

[@o_p0tterhead]

that was entertaining to watch and very helpful as well. thank you very much!

[@amber3574]

Thank you so much for this! This is so helpful ♥️

[@raacoonone]

I use Flare Calmers. They're not technically ear plugs but they alter the shape of your ear canal attenuating frequencies that might trigger stress or anxiety. I find them very comfortable and I don't need to stim as much when I use them. They are marketed for autistic and neurodivergent customers.

[@yankeedoodle6293]

Really appreciated this vid. Thank you

[@osocardenas]

i tried the loops just today, but the "quiet" model. more discrete and better sound . i liked them

[@Plu255]

Thank you !! I work in a kindergarden and im on the autism spectrum, so sound can bouth get really distracting and loud, ill defently cheack these out !

[@tea7775]

I’ve used the silicone putty ones before I bought myself reusable ones.. I had vines but they didn’t work that well for me... and then I lost one. I got my significant other a set of earpeace (comes with 3 earplugs and 3 filters) and I loved them so much I got myself a set.

[@lorrainechica1141]

I was focus on your review then your cat moved and I was like - oh, it moved OH IT'S ALIV-IT'S A CAAAAT 🤩😍 and it's sleeping ♥︎ - oh wait, let me replay

[@hannahalley380]

This is fantastic! Now I know what to ask for my birthday

[@GeorginasJourney]

Thank you for this video, it’s so helpful 😊

[@sophiemccormick6796]

I'm diagnosed dyslexic and I think I have dyspraxia, dysgraphia, autism ADHD, ADD and sensory processing disorder, insomnia and schizophrenia ( and possibly anxiety and OCD)

[@progressnotperfection9920]

Thanks so much this solved my problem!!

[@carolynvines7905]

I am recently self-diagnosed and your videos helped me so much. When I went to look for noise reducing earplugs I was delighted to find your review. I was thinking about loop, but I’ll be getting vibes.

[@lamariafranciska]

hello c: thank you for making this video. it was really helpful to decide which one I should buy

[@aribraxas6013]

I watched your cat nap for a full 14 minutes and they look so comfy.

[@sandraelaine401]

Great video. Thanks!

[@ww1and2expert85]

You have so much humor. LOL! You crack me up so much. Get one good laugh on most video’s. I know it may go without saying, I don’t on the serious video’s. Just saying for clarity.

[@garyfrancis5015]

In terrible times well done for getting to 26k subs. We did it, well the KZbin alga rhythms did it.

[@stuff6218]

That was very 'infotaining' thanks :D Can you tell me, is Autistic sound sensitivity experienced as anxiety or is it irritation and eventually anger and sadness or does it depend person to person? I'm struggling with the latter with noisy housemates. As far as I know I'm not Autistic but I might be.

[@marybooth4317]

Lol, this was an informative lightly entertaining review, thank you! I think I’ll be trying the vibes, and I’ll use your link if you have one... but I’m in the US, so hope you get the referral benefit... Tea late at night - too funny!

[@lidia_gomez]

I have the party plugs and I used for concerts, and the quiet ones for studying or sleeping

[@rabbitwho]

Does anyone else freak out when they can't hear stuff? Me and my dad both hate earphones because even the most basic cheap old-fashioned ones lockout sound more than headphones or speakers. Now that I'm learning more and more I'm realizing that we are both hyper-vigilant, and thinking maybe earplugs could make me less hyper-vigilant once I got used to it... but like to begin with it would be torture

[@gwincondon]

Watching your black cat's stillness and occasional movements made this video so much better!

[@karivanpelt1035]

I was just about to buy the loop experience ones bc they have changed their marketing towards sound sensitivity and still being able to talk and have conversations but you said your own voice echos and that bothers me so much so I bought the vibes to try!

[@Alibm80]

I use a tailor-made wax mould based ones that are shaped to my ear shape and I have got them done in a professional hearing aid shop [EMTEC]. They are used for those doing gun shooting but mine is without the valves that allow talking range audio in. They are very good & comfortable for sleep and have saved my sanity. When I am not sleeping and I am in say a café I use industrial noise ear muffs [3M Peltor Optime III Earmuffs with Headband]. Very comfortable, very effective and does not require batteries. You can also slip earphone in if you want.

[@Alibm80]

[EMTEC noise breaker] www.noisebreaker.com/

[@Alibm80]

[3M industrial ear muffs] www.amazon.co.uk/Peltor-Optime-Earmuffs-Headband-Black/dp/B000VDX18E/ref=asc_df_B000VDX18E

[@megaady36]

I use Vibes and they are great for me too - I won't go in a supermarket without them

[@sssimsssim]

As far as I know, there are a lot of different types of Loops and color depends, as for each color there is a a special technology of built. So if you tried rose gold ones, maybe they are not what you actually need! You can try another ones and they might fit you better. :)

[@joaogarcia6500]

Great review 👏 👌

[@spykomiam5847]

I like your cat 😻that’s just the subject I was searching thanks