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I tried Loop earplugs and HATED them 🙈

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WhisperingAutistic · 06/07/2023 11:21

I was so looking forward to using them. They seem to get really good reviews but omg, I cannot stand the feeling of them in my ears and also the echoey sound in my head from my breathing or talking.

I'm going to stick with over the ear headphones, even though they aren't very discreet.

Anyone else not a fan?

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BertieBotts · 06/07/2023 11:48

I haven't tried them, but your description of them is exactly how any in-ear earbuds feel to me and why I have always been a bit suspicious of them! It's horrible - I don't understand why more people don't have this reaction (but they must not, because the earbuds that go right inside the ear seem to be the only kind sold now).

WhisperingAutistic · 06/07/2023 13:25

BertieBotts · 06/07/2023 11:48

I haven't tried them, but your description of them is exactly how any in-ear earbuds feel to me and why I have always been a bit suspicious of them! It's horrible - I don't understand why more people don't have this reaction (but they must not, because the earbuds that go right inside the ear seem to be the only kind sold now).

I could never wear earphones for music for that reason either but everyone was saying loops are so comfortable... all I can feel is pressure, even with the smallest tips.

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WeirdPookah · 06/07/2023 19:16

I thought about them, then they seemed so expensive and I would assume I would just go ahead and drop one and lose it!

I hate that sound from foam earplugs (short lived boyfriend who snored to wake the dead), I had assumed these wouldn't do that since it's not cutting out so much sound. Interesting to know they still have that unfortunate effect.

toffee1000 · 06/07/2023 20:37

I’ve never tried Loop ear buds, but I also hate in-ear buds. I have a pair of wired over the ear headphones, as well as a pair of wireless ones.

EverySporkIsSacred · 06/07/2023 22:27

I use flare audio because they have holes in which just "smooth" noise and makes it more tolerable. They still go in the ear though.
I haven't tried loop because anything that completely blocks the ear canal gets uncomfortable after an hour or so.

Greencabbages3 · 09/07/2023 15:05

Hello I have little cne ones I forget the name. But I really really didn't like them I had the worst sensory overload ever with them in. My eyes were seeing everything it full brightness it was like turning down my ears made my eyes more sensitive either way it left me feeling awful and I've never worn them since. I'm a very hyper alert person and obviously rely on my ears alot. X

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