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

This is my 2nd pair of loop ear plugs. Their first pair was the first generation and bought for me as a gift because my husband snores. They did completely shut out sound but were difficult to wear when sleeping because they were kind of hard in my ear because I’m a side sleeper. Sadly, I lost those on a travel. I ended up buying my 2nd pair, as I was really struggling with migraines and loud sounds were really triggering. I have younger kids and a very loud husband who likes to talk a lot, and I was constantly having to ask them to be quiet. Which was near impossible and didn’t really happen. As a Mom, you can’t really completely shut out the world, so I was looking for something that just muted sound enough to still be able to hear, but help the noise level for the sake of my brain and ability to function. Because I had the 1st gen set, I looked up loop again and was so pleased to see they had so many different types of options available now. I read all of the sound descriptions and decided these would be best for my situation. I purchased them immediately and am so happy I did!! They are so comfortable(I am super sensory sensitive) and people can barely even tell they are in my ear when I’m wearing them. I can hear everything and everyone around me just as clearly, but it mutes the noise enough for me to be able to function. I have very small ear canals so I use the xs mold, it’s nice they give all the size options in the package, and they are easy to change out, as they just pop on and off. They come with a cute little carrying case, so it’s easy to store them in my purse and use them whenever I become overstimulated or I’m in an enclosed space with loud talking people. They are easy to clean, I just use a cotton swab and rubbing alcohol and give them a wipe every so often. The value for money is great!! I would pay way more for something that can help solve a lot of my sensory issues and help with my migraines.

These are great! I'm pleasantly surprised. Due to sensory issues, finding the perfect earbuds can be absolutely frustrating. And, by golly gosh, I do believe I struck gold with these! Sometimes my cat keeps me up at night meowing so I knew I needed some that would be a good fit for laying my head on the pillow. These stood out to me because they looked like they could possibly, and finally, not leave me wanting to claw my ears off. I took the chance and purchased them due to the good reviews and after seeing pictures of what they looked like sitting in the ear from other customers. After using these earbuds frequently for the past week, I don't have any complaints, so I will list all the qualities that are pros to me. 1. They're discreet. Your eyes don't immediately jump to them because they hide well in the ear and they are not bright and bold in color. If you prefer something more discreet, these may be a good option for you. 2. They cancel out just enough noise to be comforting. I like that they are not completely noise canceling. I appreciate that I can still hear while simultaneously having dimmed the intensity of loud and overwhelming noises that come with being out in public, at events, grocery store, etc. I went to a play last night and I could still hear what was happening just fine while also feeling comforted. I still had them in during intermission and was able to hear my aunt and carry a conversation just fine without having to take them out to hear her. These earbuds gently lower the intensity of over-stimulating noises and allow me to still enjoy certain activities and/or get through unfavorable situations that greatly overstimulate me. 3. I appreciate the variety of sizing in the buds and that they included a size XS. While the mediums were okay, the XS's are perfect for me. Perfect size for my sensory needs and perfect size for sleeping. They fit just right in my ears, and my ears don't end up badly aching after having slept in them. When I tried sleeping with the mediums it was a no-go, but I switched to the XS and it felt SO much better all around and I was able to sleep. While I could tolerate the mediums for being out and about, once I switched to the XS's, I wondered why I didn't switch them sooner. 4. Great for sleeping for me. I had not found an earbud that I could tolerate for very long until these. So the fact that I'm able to sleep with these things says A LOT. I don't have to keep adjusting my head so that they don't hurt or bother me. 5. I hardly know they are there. Once I go on about my activities, it doesn't take long before I don't notice them much. It doesn't feel like my entire ear is busting with an earbud. I don't have to keep reajusting them to relieve aching. My tragus and rook piercings are not bothered at all when using them which THRILLS me. They're also very lightweight, and sit in my ears so subtly that I just about forget that I have them in. 6. They're nicely compact and easy to transport. The design of the earbuds and case are brilliant. The color(s), shape, size, and smooth texture are very pleasing to me. I chose the iridescent lilac and they are beautiful without being too loud in appearance. I very much appreciate the loop attached to the case, too. I hooked mine onto my bag and they go with me everywhere. 7. Money well-spent. I think these are worth every penny. I appreciate that they are not outrageously priced, that they are great quality, and meet my personal needs well. If you're looking for something closer to complete noise cancellation, these most likely aren't for you; however, if any of the above applies to you then you may be pleasantly surprised like I was when I tried them. I'm highly pleased! 12/10, would recommend!

This is my first pair, and they are super comfortable and very reliable. I was expecting them to cancel sounds a bit more, but in the week I've been using them I noticed that this might be safer than what I wanted (which automatically makes it better if I'm being honest), especially for walking around the city, restaurants and caffès. I have to wear one side in a smaller size because of a tragus piercing and the other in medium, but both feel extremely comfortable and as much as I move or jump, they stay in place and work perfectly. Also, since I bought the clear ones, they are barely noticeable which I appreciate because I love the discretion they offer. I've been really liking them, they help me concentrate a lot and to make sudden or extremely loud noises less annoying (although they still are a bit, but it's manageable). Overall very much worth the try if you're in the lookout for earplugs to reduce noise in your everyday life.

They're good. They do block some noise and speech is pretty clear. I wore them to see a talent show once and putting them in made a huge difference-- the audience noise was gone and I could just hear the performers. They don't really help with my auditory processing in everyday life-- not that one would expect them to, but just to clarify since my last sentence might give that impression. They don't make speech any clearer to me, they just don't block it out to the degree they block out lower/higher noises. I brought them to a concert and didn't feel like they were really protecting my hearing, just kind of making it hard to hear the people I was with. I ended up taking them out- this Loop product isn't meant for concerts anyway, but thought I'd mention it. I don't like being able to hear myself breathe, swallow, talk, etc. but that's not a problem specific to these earplugs. Just something to consider if you haven't tried wearing earplugs regularly before. They also made me constantly worried I was speaking too loudly or quietly, so if you might worry about that, keep it in mind. You don't really notice the clear ones visually. They're comfortable. They come with different ear tips you can change out. Loop used to sell separate XXS ear tips you could buy to put on, but those now come with these, which is nice. (I think they got rid of their largest size and so XXS is now XS). I have small ears and always need the smallest ear tips on headphones, and have no problems with these. They're really expensive, and I can't imagine they cost much to make, which is why I put 4 stars instead of 5. I have bought these twice (lost the first) but switched to over-ear defenders due to personal preference. If you lose things like this, they're way too pricy to keep replacing. In this economy, I'd personally go with cheaper earplugs, even if they don't leave speech as clear. If you have the money though, they're a good product and function as advertised.

As someone who struggles with sensory overload in busy environments, the Loop Engage 2 earplugs have completely changed how I navigate public spaces. I used to dread crowded restaurants, family gatherings, and busy coffee shops because the wall of background noise would leave me feeling completely drained and anxious. These plugs have made it possible to enjoy socializing again without wanting to run away and hide. The Magic: Dulls the Room, Keeps Voices Crisp The engineering behind these is pure genius. Unlike traditional foam earplugs that muffle everything and make you feel like you're underwater, the Engage 2 filters out the background chaos while keeping human speech perfectly clear. It takes the sharp edge off of clinking dishes, background music, and ambient chatter, dropping the volume of the room down by a comfortable 16dB. I can hear the person sitting directly across from me perfectly, but the overwhelming drone of the rest of the room is beautifully muted. No "Blocked Ear" Sensation My biggest issue with previous earplugs was the occlusion effect—hearing my own voice booming inside my head every time I tried to talk, which made conversing super awkward. Loop has completely fixed that with the upgraded design of the Engage 2. Your own voice sounds completely natural when you speak, so you don't accidentally start whispering or shouting during a conversation. All-Day Comfort and Subtle Design The comfort of the upgraded version is unmatched. The ear tips are incredibly soft, and because the box includes four different sizes (XS to L), it’s easy to find a perfect, secure seal. I have worn these for four hours straight at a noisy family dinner and genuinely forgot they were in my ears. Plus, they look incredibly sleek and discreet. They look more like a piece of high-tech jewelry or a cool ear piercing than a hearing protection device, so I never feel self-conscious wearing them out in public. Final Verdict If you have ADHD, autism, hyperacusis, or just get easily overstimulated by noisy crowds and chaotic open offices, you need these in your life. They provide instant peace of mind while keeping you fully connected to the people around you. They are durable, easy to clean, come with a great little keychain carrying case, and are worth every single penny. I don't leave the house without them anymore!

I wear these (and my quiets) every single day and I absolutely love them. I'm going to eventually buy a backup pair to leave at work because the idea that I may accidentally leave these at home gives me anxiety lol They're incredibly comfortable (try every single ear tip size!) and extremely discreet. And I can add a great deal more db reduction (equivalent to the quiets) with the little mute. Before I got my quiets I've even slept in the engages and I'm a side sleeper. While it wasn't *the* most comfortable night time earplugs experience, it wasn't unbearable. I just made myself not put as much pressure on my ear (I gathered up a blanket and positioned it in such a way that my ear didn't emoosh against the pillow.) The only gripe I have about the actual product is that they don't come in more colors. I do prefer the clear ones for work, but when I wear them out to events (bingo night!) I really want to have them look like jewelry to match my 7 earrings in my ears. I'd absolutely love a rose gold, and painting them isn't an option because I don't want to accidentally block the little chamber lol. I know there are the experience ones, but I don't need more occlusion/db reduction at these events so I haven't gotten them. Speaking of gripes - this isn't the fault of the product but it's just the way that earplugs work...even though these ones aren't totally occlusive, they still make it sound weird when I talk. It took me about a week to get used to it and I still can't sing along with the music at work because I'm way too loud to myself and it sounds weird...but the benefits far outweigh that to me. I've tried products like the flare calmers and while they help with general overstimulation they offer zero db reduction so they don't do it for me in loud environments such as my job. I do still use them in other situations, though. Just not when volume is part of the issue. Ok now that that's out of the way, I'll expand on how these are helping me in hopes that it gives someone else the info they need in order to decide whether they want to spend the money on them. I feel obligated to mention that these are *not* designed to protect your ears from significant noise levels such as gunshots or heavy machinery. I know they're not advertised as such, but I feel that it's responsible to add this in my review. So, I work at a restaurant and I have noise sensitivity and chronic migraines. The noise level at work is unbearable at times (too loud but not dangerously so) between the music, the hood vent, the fryers, all of the customers, the clinking and clanking of metal cookware and all the buzzing of the appliances. It drives me mad and makes my head pain even more intense. The breaking point was one day when the person in charge had the music up a little bit too loud and I nearly lost my mind within the first 10 minutes of my shift. I'd had these on my wishlist for a while but I literally purchased them on my break so I could have them the next day. When I tell you that with these in it melts away all of the annoying buzzing and whirring of the appliances! I can't even hear when the water is running (so I have to be careful that I don't overfill the sink when I walk away for a second while it's filling up lol). The clinking and clanking doesn't feel like it's piercing into my soul. The music isn't too loud. AND I can still hear the customers speaking to me very clearly! It only affects me being able to hear people talking if they're quiet talkers or are mumbling, which to be fair that isn't very easy to hear over the ruckus without the loops. All I have to do is adjust my level of concentration when I'm not looking at someone when they're speaking. So it does take some getting used to but it's not something that can't be learned. It's also reduced my migraine intensity. It used to be that if my head started to hurt while at work it would progressively get more painful for the entire day until I finally got home and things are much quieter. Now, when I start to get head pain it plateaus at a point and doesn't continue to increase. This has greatly improved my quality of life while at work. Also when I am having head pain and extra migraine-induced noise sensitivity at home I can wear these and still be able to hear everything around me. I can even use them and listen to an audiobook at the normal volume and be able to hear everything perfectly, if a bit quieter (which is what I want during a migraine) Now, can I just get some of these for my eyes? LOL (seriously, though fl41 migraine tint for glasses is a life saver!) I carry these babies everywhere and I recommend them to anyone with noise sensitivity. My coworker bought some last week and she loves them! I got them as a birthday present for my best friend and she's incredibly happy with them! I can't recommend them enough. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the case. It's fine. Nothing to call home about. I don't trust it by itself, so I crocheted a little pouch to put it in. I've heard that the version 2 cases are more secure, but I don't trust my comfort and sanity to a piece of plastic alone lol you can alternatively buy some of those small, round headphones zipper pouches to put it in. I don't trust the metal cases with the screw-on lid, either. I carry my daily meds in one and am very familiar with just how easily it works itself open.

These are great for helping me lock in at work. They block out a good amount of noise while still allowing me to hear conversations. These are small and discreet, and the carrying case fits well on my key ring. They’re also super comfortable. Great product!

I'm just not sure. I bought these to wear to conventions. I tested them out in some VERY loud and crowded environments. They do a good job of dimming the sound, but it muffles the lower end of the noise and doesn't do much for the higher stuff. This means I can hyper hear the lady's conversation the table over but can't hear my husband sitting across from me. Also, I hear myself too much with them in, so I talk softer and it's like my husband has the ear plugs in because he can't hear me. The extra small is a little to small but the small is too big for my ears. I'm wearing the extra small so they don't pop out as easily. I am very aware that these exist when I first put them in and have to zone out a bit until I get used to the feeling. I don't know why, but once they're in for a bit and I stop remembering that I'm wearing them, I definitely feel calmer in those busy environments. Feels like the crowds are more manageable. They are so cute. They come in a teeny tiny little carry case that is so cute. Easy to throw into a purse or even attach to a keychain (I don't think keychain would be smart, the clasp on the case is sturdy but not so much I would trust it there). The ear plugs themselves are adorable too. I think they are overpriced. I paid full price for the iridescent ones because I wanted the shiny color, but I don't like the amount of money I paid. I don't want to return these, they seem to be working as intended just not as I had hoped they would.

This thing is legit. It actually works. In Indian context - I was around badly tuned loud speakers, dhol etc. and this made all that more tolerable for me without killing the sound completely. It’s also possible to hear people around but they might have to be close or speak up.

I can't work without them anymore! Best buy

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Bardzo dobre zatyczki. Moim zdaniem lepsze od pierwszej wersji, z tym że ja używam nakładek silikonowych. Jeżeli ktoś wolał nakładki piankowe, które były w poprzedniej edycji, to warto wiedzieć że Engage 2 już ich nie mają. Wersja 2 ma też trochę inne etui - z jednej strony lepsze, bo są w nim dedykowane uchwyty dla każdej zatyczki, ale trudniej jest schować zatyczkę jedną ręką. Natomiast same zatyczki są minimalnie mniejsze, dzięki czemu są wygodniejsze.