Discovering Loop Earplugs: A Game-Changer for Creatives
If you’re a creative who struggles with things like focus, noise sensitivity, sensory overload, and controlling your attention span, then you might benefit from this small but game-changing invention – Loop earplugs. A lot of people wonder if these silicone earbuds really work, and the short answer is yes. At least, I find them to be tranquil, comforting, and great for helping me concentrate on creative tasks.
What Are Loop Earplugs?
The idea behind Loop earplugs is that they keep you in the loop, so you can block out distracting sounds in the same way as traditional foam earplugs, but without missing too much. They work by filtering out sounds via an acoustic channel and engineered filter, but without blocking sound out entirely for situations when you want to remain engaged.
Benefits for Creatives
This is ideal for times when you’re socialising but can still feel a little anxious or overstimulated, and Loop earplugs are said to be great for people with ADHD for this reason. Depending on the levels of noise reduction that you want (between 7 – 27 decibels), Loop offers different noise relief earplugs for varying situations. There’s Loop Engage, Loop Experience, Loop Dream (for sleep), and Loop Quiet to name a handful.
My Experience with Loop Earplugs
I bought a pair of the Loop Quiet 2 earplugs in Mint colour, as these offer a high amount of noise reduction (up to 24 decibels) for when you really want to turn down the volume. I mostly wear my loops during my commutes to and from the office, and I sometimes worry that I might miss an important train announcement – which is when the Loop Engage earplugs or Loop Switch 2 earplugs would probably be the better choice.
What I like about the Loop Quiet 2 earplugs however is that they’re very multi-purpose. They’re great for blocking out background noise on public transport, including trains and planes, reducing volume from my very noisy Shark hairdryer, tuning out football commentators when my fiancé is playing FC24, and I love wearing my Loops both when working from home and in the office, as my workspace becomes virtually silent, it’s bliss.
Conclusion
From my experience, Loop earplugs do offer benefits for productivity and a boost in creativity, and have genuinely helped me in a lot of areas from focusing on tasks to feeling less overwhelmed. My social battery does not last long at all, and it can be such a wave of relief to escape to silence when needed. I did occasionally wonder if the act of simply putting in the Loop earplugs was a sort of placebo effect of entering a calmer headspace, but either way, it works.
FAQs
Q: Do Loop earplugs really work?
A: Yes, they do! At least, I find them to be tranquil, comforting, and great for helping me concentrate on creative tasks.
Q: What are the different types of Loop earplugs?
A: Loop offers different noise relief earplugs for varying situations, including Loop Engage, Loop Experience, Loop Dream (for sleep), and Loop Quiet to name a handful.
Q: Can I wear Loop earplugs in noisy environments?
A: Yes, but you may need to switch out for a different ear tip size for a more secure fit. The Loop Quiet 2 earplugs offer a high amount of noise reduction (up to 24 decibels) for when you really want to turn down the volume.
Q: Are Loop earplugs suitable for people with ADHD?
A: Yes, Loop earplugs are said to be great for people with ADHD, as they can help reduce distractions and promote focus.
