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

I only just got these today, but I know I might forget to review them so I'll give my first thoughts now while I remember and hopefully come back to update with more experience.For some context I have auditory processing issues and sensory sensitivity. My aim with these is to be able to reduce background noise enough to avoid sensory overload and to be able to focus on people talking/ listening to the TV etc more easily.I have already used Flare earbuds for a while and don't find they make any noticeable difference to what I'm able to hear, but do find that they make noises a bit less annoying if I start using them before I'm already becoming overwhelmed.I also use noise cancelling headphones (ANC) regularly but find that they can be too muddled for listening to talking etc so aren't always ideal. I also tend to find that even with noise cancelling headphones on I need to listen to music or white noise through them to have significant benefits.And wax ear plugs which are the most comfortable ear plugs I have tried but (as with most earplugs) don't discriminate with what sound they reduce and make everything sound muffled.Onto the Loop Engage earbuds...SOUND:They made a noticeable difference immediately after putting them in. The mute add ons also make a noticeable difference.Without the mutes I would say they are about half as effective. Sounds are reduced and softened/ less irritating. But I can still hear most sounds including air conditioning and the hum of a microwave.With the mutes in all noise from the Aircon unit near me was removed except for a soft fan noise. I'm barely able to hear most background noises, but am still able to comfortably listen to the TV at its normal volume. I can also hear and talk with people.With and without the mutes background noises seem less irritating and easier to ignore.Sounds do feel somewhat muddled, but nowhere near as much as with other earplugs and so far I'm not finding it gets in the way of hearing or understanding speech.FEEL/ SIDE EFFECTS:They do feel like earplugs physically. That will take some getting used to for me and they might not be something I'm able to wear constantly. But they do seem comfortable enough for a long meal out at least.As is to be expected with any ear plugs I am able to hear my own body more. Things like blinking, creaking neck, swallowing and chewing. Again it is a different type of experience, but for me it's definitely better than having really annoying background noises.They come with multiple sizes of earbuds and also two different materials (a hollow silicone type and a foam type). I appreciate that because it gives me some more options. I find the silicone more comfortable (they are also the only ones that come in xs), but it feels like the foam might do a little bit more to muffle/ reduce noise.They are easy to put in and feel secure in my ear. They are noticeable on the inside of my ear, but the ring part doesn't bother me at all. They are also easy to remove.OTHER:The inside of the lid has a QR code to a free lifetime warranty. That was quick and easy to set up.There is a manual underneath the case and earbuds that tells you how to use them and also gives some information about how much they reduce noise.They come with a carry case that feels nice and has a little loop for attaching to keyrings etc.They come with two different coloured mutes. I ordered the "dusk" colour options and have white and black mutes.They are kinda pricey I guess, but they definitely are providing me a unique experience compared to anything else I've tried so far. And the lifetime warranty goes me some confidence that they'll be a good long-term investment. After trying them out for a couple of hours at home I'm really excited to try them out and about. I feel like they could make a big difference to my experience at restaurants, the cinema, on public transport and on hot days where I don't really want to be wearing bulky noise cancelling headphones.I've been considering them for a while and putting it off, especially since my experience with flares wasn't exactly a game changer. I'm glad I did finally decide to try them. I don't expect them to be some miracle fix for my sensory issues and I don't think I'll be able to wear them all the time. But so far it does seem like they will at least make a significant difference and give me an extra tool to help with various situations.

These have honestly been a game changer. I have autism and I struggle a lot with sensory overload. Cars, people, any usual noises outside the home often make me feel very uncomfortable and anxious, but since having these, I have felt so much better when being outside.They ability to still hear what my partner is saying to me, whilst blocking out continuous background noise, is just amazing! I honestly have no idea how I made it this far in life without them!

I lost one of my original engage earplugs so wanted to replace it. Couldn’t get the original ones so had to get the new ones and although they are just fine i prefer the design of the older container and I also hate that it comes with clear rubber pieces. I wanted the black ones. Also why are these tiny bits of plastic/rubber so expensive??!!

Does exactly what they say. Very good

I was so excited to get these as I found loud places e.g. soft plays overwhelming.However despite wearing many times I can't get use to talking with them and feel like I'm just wearing full on ear plugs. I end up talking far too quietly and have to take them outThey're good for concerts when you don't want to talk. It was no way as good as I thought.

I literally love these, I use them for my motorbike as it house a loud exhaust, it also blocks all noise from the windComes with different size buds aswell as extra noise reduction muffler things, very happy

The product was great. Fitted the correct tips. Ordered the extra £20 loop link. I put the back in the supplied case. Went to put them on in the supermarket as the noise and sounds was upsetting me. Opened the case and the loops are gone! I know I put them in correctly. Because it’s part of how I am. Things have to be correct and in order. Now I’m crying and upset in a supermarket. Struggling with the noise. The loss of the loops. Engage 2 plus were brilliant whilst I had them for less than 20 hours.

Excellent, love them and make sure a difference with the noise in the office