#loop engage earplugs

[spicy-flower]

I've used my Loop Switch pair for about a month now, and I'm happy to say that they've been working well for me. There are some things that I am less keen on, but overall it's a good product.

TL;DR: have been great for navigating overwhelming and loud scenarios, for focusing, and other tasks. Occlusion effect may bother some more than others, but overall they're pretty good. A bit pricey, but if you can afford it I think it's worth it.

(full review under the cut)

Design

I like the sleek design (the earplugs aren’t visible from the front) and the portable case. Because both the earplugs and case are small (although this is to be expected) I feel I am prone to losing them, but alas that goes for most things as well. There's a small, stretchy loop on the case which fits well on my lanyard for school.

I have seen some reviews mention that because the “switch” feature makes the earplugs bulkier they are uncomfortable for them. Personally I haven’t found this to be a problem and I think they're pretty comfortable, but I also haven’t been wearing them for very long periods of time which may make a difference.

The ear tips are really hard to put on and I really struggled with it, but I found my fit pretty easily (Small).

Function

Occlusion: The occlusion effect is noticeable and I’m weirdly self conscious about it, but I think it’s a small price to pay compared to overstimulation.

Switching feature: There is definitely a difference between the settings. I think it would be fine to order the Engage and Quiet separately as I don’t see much of a use for the Experience mode - it’s very close to the Engage setting in terms of reduction. However I understand the appeal (and agree myself) of having multiple modes in one, it’s just more convenient.

Personally I wish the Quiet mode had higher noise canceling, and the Engage mode was just a little bit lighter because in most situations it’s a bit too heavy. Then the Experience mode would fit better in the middle.

Use Scenarios

Sleep: I actually have no use for sleeping in these because it’s very quiet where I live, but I decided to try them out for the purpose of this review. I lasted maybe 30 minutes wearing them but the ringing that I hear in quiet places was amplified way too much. They seem perfectly fine in terms of comfort but I have no idea how they are for the entirety of the night.

Grocery Shopping: Grocery shopping is a nightmare for me with all of the bright sounds and repetitive and/or overlapping noises. After wearing them a few times they’ve been a great help, but I get a bit anxious because people’s voices are still difficult to discern from the background noise and I have no idea how loud I’m talking. This becomes more of an issue when shopping with family members/others, but would be fine if I’m alone.

School cafeteria: These have been such a lifesaver in the cafeteria. Although I do have to say I avoid wearing them while eating (mouth noises are way too loud), after I finish I can talk to the people around me while feeling much less overwhelmed.

School hallways: I also wear them in the school hallways sometimes, and they work well.

Focusing: I wish they blocked out more noise, but much better than nothing.

Very sorry if any of my writing is confusing!

[trafficpan-ic]

Loop earplugs are the life saver i didnt know I need

Is this how other people hear?

[cultivating-wildflowers]

🎧

[elvencantation]

did not realize how awesome these were until i wore them at work! sharp sounds don’t make me flinch anymore it’s amazing. it is a bit hard to hear stuff when im talking since it amplifies my voice in my head but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ the relaxation is worth it

not sure how much they’ll help with general overstimulation since my most notable episode was triggered by children in the store being all stinky and sticky and loud and up in my personal space… but i guess we’ll see! i’ve been trying to keep an eye out so it won’t get to that level again 🤞

[jay-is-here2]

For people thinking about buying the loop earplugs, here's a 15% discount! (I'm doing the referral challenge thing so I can get points on my account 😭)

[jay8934]

Got loop engage earplugs because I hate noise when I'm trying to focus on stuff and omg they're so damn good they literally block the sound but not all the sound and I love them totally planning on asking for the expensive switch ones for my birthday

[stal3bread]

Do the Flare Calmers actually do anything? I have Loop Engages but I don't wear them that much because they make my voice sound so weird in my head, and regulating my volume is already something I struggle with. I like the amount they reduce noise by though. I'm thinking of getting the Flare Calmer because I've heard they don't cause that issue of your voice sounding super loud in your head with them in, but do they actually help? Do you find yourself less overstimulated when you wear them out? I don't want to spend 25 Euros on something that won't do anything.

[visdiefje]

Always so sad when a product that changes other people's daily lives doesn't do the same for you... I know everyone's different but can I be the same here please

[uhhisthisthingon]

does anyone have a pair of these???? I don’t want to spend $40 and realize I can’t wear them because I can’t hear at all !! I just think they’d help me significantly with sensory overload at work

[boomerang109]

spent my birthday money on replacing my loops cause somehow i lost them and this world is too loud

[cripplecryptid]

Had to sell my festival ticket so now I've bought myself a pair of nice earplugs for social settings as a treat instead <3

[marylynbirds]

My birthday is next Wednesday and I celebrated with my family today bc of scheduling. I got a few books and also loop engage earplugs! I'm so excited to try them soon! I expect they will be very nice when we have to work individually in class but people are chatting. Or when I'm trying to study/work in common areas at uni or my internship!

[cleolinda]

Yeah, I’ll reblog things here and there, I have things in the queue. But I am pretty numb right now. And angry. And then numb again to save myself from my blood pressure. I feel like the next step is to just feel numb and angry and betrayed and helpless, just live on through it until I reach a different set of emotions. I don’t feel capable of feeling or doing anything else right now, and that’s okay. It’s okay to say, I will feel something more productive later. It just can’t be today.

I’m gonna remove a paragraph here that included the words “turns to ashes in their mouths.”

I misplaced my Loop earplugs several months ago, and though the budget is kind of tight, I have “splurged” on a pair of Engage 2 Plus (extra muting), so that I don’t have to hear ambient Fox News bullshit while trying to live my life. Like, that’s the kind of Productive Action I am taking today. Now I’m gonna go drink some water and take some more Tylenol for the fever I’m currently running. Take care of yourselves.

[telumendils]

and like not to give a company free advertising but loop earplugs have honestly changed my life. i can work my 9-5 and while i'm still tired at the end of the day, i'm not nearly as frazzled. my mood is much better because i'm not getting overstimulated by sound. it's wild.

the way i didn't even realize how much excess sound overstimulates me until i started using earplugs at work.

[harlantisms]

hi i really need loop earplugs for work, my therapist suggested them to help with my noise sensitivity and auditory processing disorder at work (a science museum that’s popular for field trips) but the pair that would be best for my needs (engage 2 plus) is like $45. i really cannot afford that rn, but this would make a significant difference in my work life quality, so any help would be appreciated!!

c/a: $teddybic

$71/$45 MY GOAL HAS BEEN MET TYSM EVERYONE

[faithhopeloveandtherapy]

I wore my new Loop earplugs to the loud and noisy restaurant. I struggle to hear what’s being said when there’s a lot of background noise, so I treated myself to these earplugs to see if it made social outings less exhausting and stressful. This was my first outing with them.

They made everything sound a bit muffled, including my own voice, but I quickly got used to that. And my friends kept saying “pardon” and “what did you say?” to each other, while I could hear everything that was said. I have funny shaped ear canals and regular headphones don’t stay in well, so I can’t say these were super comfy but they were tolerable and maybe I will get used to them. I did swap the bit that fits in my ear canal for the smallest size.

Halfway through the evening I took them out to see if they really were making a difference, and WOAH the restaurant was SO LOUD, never mind whether I could hear what my friends were saying, I think my brain would have just exploded with that level of noise. And then I couldn’t hear my friends so well either.

So overall verdict on Loop earplugs based on my first experience with them - I felt like they made a difference and were helpful. (They were Loop engage btw, I also have the mutes to put in for an extra 5dB noise reduction but I’m starting out just in basic mode)