Engage 2 Plus Earplugs – Everyday Noise Relief with Clear Speech for Social Gatherings, Work, Conversation, Parenting & Noise Sensitivity – 16 dB Noise Reduction + Mute for Extra Coverage, Rose

I have sensitive hearing, and in the past I've used earplugs that I found uncomfortable and that didn't fit me at all. I'd given up on finding something that worked for me, when a friend told me about Loop. I did a LOT of research online, these earplugs are not cheap throw-aways. Eventually I took the plunge. I was happy to see that there were different sizes (I have small ear passages), and I specifically chose the type of Loop that is designed for different sound levels. The earplugs arrived promptly, very well (and attractively) packaged. I carefully put one in, a twist to get it settled and I was very happy how well it fit. With both in I was astonished how much the sound around me was muted. I tried them with the insert on and it worked as promised, muting the sound even more. I like that the earplug sits pretty flush to the ear, I've napped with them on and had no issues with comfort even though I sleep on my side. Removing the earplug is very easy, just another slight twist and a pull. I like the little case that comes with them, it holds the earplugs securely and so far hasn't opened accidentally. I wouldn't feel comfortable attaching the case to my keyring or exterior of any handbag, though. That could just be me. I've used the earplugs at the theatre, babysitting my friend's toddler who is cute but loud, in the grocery store, in planes, at coffee shops. I'm really happy that I can select how much volume I want muted, from almost complete silence to dulling loud noises. They're comfortable enough to wear for long stretches of time and easy to remove in a second if I need to talk to someone. Some people complained that the earplugs made their breathing very noticable. It's true, and the sudden shock lack of external noise seems to highlight it. I was super motivated to push through it because I really suffer without earplugs, but I also thought the breathing noises were natural and easy to ignore. A few hours in I didn't notice them at all and on subsequent days I felt it was negligible. I'd also like to mention that the earplugs are pretty discreet. I have clear ones, and even with the black mute ring attached they are unnoticeable. There are plenty of vibrant colors if you want to accessorize with the earplugs, and their interesting design make them look fun. I wish I'd had these earplugs years ago. They reduced my stress levels a lot.

I’ve been using the Loop Engage 2 Plus Ear Plugs regularly, and they work really well. They’re comfortable to wear for long periods and help reduce loud sounds without making everything feel muffled. I especially like using them at home with my kids — they help me stay calm and prevent overstimulation during busy or noisy times. Pros: • Comfortable to wear for extended periods • Reduces noise while still allowing conversation • Helps prevent overstimulation in noisy environments (like with kids) • Sleek, discreet design • Comes with a carrying case for easy transport • Durable and reusable Cons: • Can take a little practice to insert correctly • Won’t block extremely loud sounds completely, but that’s typical for most non-industrial plugs Overall, these ear plugs are a practical tool for focus, calm, and noise reduction, whether at home, work, or on the go.

I find these earplugs very easy to put in my ears and they feel comfortable. They reduce the sound yet I can hear another person I speak with when they speak and I can hear my voice just fine in a noisy store. I put the mutes in and it reduced sound from a loud tv show. In both scenarios, I felt calmer since I am sensitive to noise. The earplugs reduce sound and your ears don’t feel plugged as compared with traditional twist-in expanding disposable foam earplugs from the drugstore. I always had to replace those. You can’t hear people with those type of earplugs, either. These are easy to clean. They are nicely made and people can’t see that you are wearing them unless they were to look directly in your ears. I like the case design and how well they fit. They come with different size earplugs to fit your ears so you have a custom fit and they gave a set of rose and a set of black earplugs and a set of white and a set of black mutes. There is a loop on the case to attach the case to my keychain. Their customer service is excellent and ready to help. They can make suggestions as to what product is best for your needs but also have good descriptions of each product. I was able to decide for myself. I feel that this company gives great attention to detail in it’s products and service. I had wanted to try them and I am happy to be a Looper!

I have an unknown cochlear/trigeminal issue at the moment, and one of the intermittent issues I have is hyperacusis - my ear will become hypersensitive to low-frequency sounds. This means something like a cutting board set down on a counter will be very painful, but whacking on that same counter with wooden spoons will have very little effect. Something as light as tossing a paper cup into a trash bin can hurt, if it happens to hit a lower frequency upon contact. Anyway, I have foam earplugs, and those actually work quite well, so I had hopes for these. However, for some reason they don't work very well for me. The silicon and the foam both hardly cut down on the low frequencies (which are notoriously difficult to block) and worse, they reflect internal sounds, like chewing or clicking the teeth together, making them painful whereas before they were not. When my condition is bad I can't even eat regular chocolate M&Ms without pain. Yet I don't have this issue with cheap foam earplugs. But excepting when the condition is very bad these do help by blunting most sounds. I've worn these, sometimes, for hours and had no issue. I've tried both with and without the inner ring and there's not much difference, though it is detectable. They are comfortable in-ear for a while, though eventually the ear begins to ache a bit at the contact point. For me, this took hours to manifest. They are easy to insert and remove, and they stay in place. In terms of appearance - when I started wearing foam earplugs I didn't want people to see them and ask about them, but as I trim mine so they don't protrude, I have had no remarks. No one has said anything about when I wear these either. I checked in the mirror and they look fine, I think the ring shape helps give them a coherent visual form, which - in a world where many people wear wireless earbuds - makes them look normal. So if you are self-conscious as I used to be about these things, it's probably fine. You can't see them at all from most angles, and when you can see them, they don't attract attention. I think they are at least worth a try. I use mine rarely, but still keep them in my work bag, just in case my condition starts to act up, and they are very small and very easy to carry around. The case is nice and compact, you could fit it nearly anywhere you needed.

3 month update: I still love these! We went on a trip for Thanksgiving and my spouse forgot his cpap machine; he knew he was going to sleep poorly but also apologized because he knew his snoring would keep me up at night. Fortunately I had my Loops in my purse! The case is so small I had forgotten they were in there, but these little guys saved my sleep -- I didn't sleep in complete silence, but it was enough noise cancellation that I was able to fall and stay asleep and ignore the snoring. I have also used them many times at home and at work for those days when I am extra sensitive to sounds and it has saved my sanity multiple times. For people who say these don't work, I'd recommend going to the Loop website and looking at the different features of each style of Loop. These are specifically designed to fade out the sound (moreso if you use the white mutes inside the plugs) and make it sound more distant. The Engages are not the ones you would want for sleeping or if you wanted complete silence. The thing I like the best about them is, unlike other ear plugs, I don't have to listen to my own voice echoing in my head because I find the feedback loop distracting. I work in an office with a very loud coworker and these mute him just enough that I don't have to listen to his conversations and can focus on my work but I can have a conversation with someone just fine. These fit very well in my ear and offer a lot of options for tips. They are undetectable in my ears, and I can keep them in for a full 8 hours at work with no problems. The carrying case is very small, maybe the size of a half dollar so easy to carry but also easy to lose. I wouldn't feel comfortable using the carrying loop to hook to my bag or anything because I'm not sure how sturdy it is. Are these overpriced? Maybe, but I they are exactly what I was looking for.

I absolutely love this product. This has helped me a lot with my sound sensitive. I have smaller ears, it is difficult to find things that fit and they provide a good range for anyone. I love that they provide an extra boost of quietness when needed. I have used these in everyday life and there is a definite difference. They are super soft and do not hurt my ears after a while of use which is great quality. Super easy to put in and take out. I love the case it comes with.

Things I love about this product: NOISE but at a tolerable level. My ears start bothering me at about 70 decibels and this helps so much, in so many different environments; so these definitely do function as intended. My main complaint is I can't hear how loud (or soft) my voice is when they are in. Talking while they are in is very loud internally and sort of takes away the point of wearing them. Very easily solved by taking them out, but if you're in a loud environment that may not be very desirable. A small complaint about the color the mutes are. I wish they matched the earplugs and weren't so noticeable. I also love the pink color, as it's almost flesh toned (I'm white), which I don't think was the goal with this color, but I would love to see more colors for other persons of color and just different color options to match my mood, outfit, etc. These have helped me with navigating busy gas stations, airports/flights, baseball games, concerts, and I'll be bringing them with me to Disney World in the Fall to really put them to the test. I do not use them while sleeping, because after having to wear them completely sealed for a few hours they can start to be uncomfortable for me. They do stay in place, and are pretty small, so they can always fit in whatever bag I'm toting.

The Loop Engage 2 earplugs work fairly well for reducing noise while still allowing conversations to come through clearly. They’re comfortable and come with multiple tip sizes, which helps with fit. That said, I don’t think they justify the price. The noise reduction is good, but not significantly better than cheaper options. Overall, they’re decent, just too expensive for what you get.