Flare Calmer Night – Sleeping Ear Plugs Alternative – Reduce Annoying Noises Without Blocking Sound – Extra Soft Reusable Silicone - White

I opted for the "night" version of these buds because they're supposedly softer than the regular ones. I'm glad I did — they are comfortable and work great, no fatigue or pain in my ear. I'm a petite adult woman and did not need to get the smaller size.TL;DR:I have auditory hypersensitivity, and the moment I inserted these Calmer buds, I noticed an immediate difference in ambient sound levels. I tested them out in various places around my house (loud cracking door, certain appliances, cat meowing loudly in the kitchen, etc.) and was amazed at the difference. It FEELS like you're wearing earplugs, but you can still hear everything. It’s just that the "grating edge" is now gone.Quality is excellent. Instructions are simple. I suggest not using the mesh bag they come in (it sheds fibers) and finding a different container.These really make a difference for those of us with auditory hypersensitivity.FULL REVIEW:I have neural intensity. In the American educational system, this is called "giftedness," which is honestly a misnomer because the defining factor of giftedness is an intensity of neural connections in the brain — and with that, you can already begin to understand how sensory input and the nervous system might be affected. ("Giftedness" is not the same thing as autism/ASD, although the two can overlap in some people. FWIW, I don't have ASD.)A huge segment of gifted people also have sensory processing sensitivities, and are called "twice-exceptional," commonly abbreviated as "2e." I'm 37 now, and back in the 1990s when I was in elementary school, educators didn't understand giftedness as neural intensity but, rather, as a high IQ coupled with impressive academic and/or creative performance. Unfortunately, back then there were no resources for the emotional intensity or sensory processing issues that accompany giftedness.I suffered from noise-induced anxiety throughout my childhood. Even now, certain sounds still create a PTSD response in me. Examples include dishes clanking against each other, garage doors opening, babies/children screaming, fire alarms, sirens — all of those things used to (honestly still do) startle or even terrify me, activating my nervous system and sending me into "fight or flight" mode. Additionally, my parents used to joke/lament that, as a kid, I had supersonic hearing because I could easily hear conversations three rooms away. My noise-induced anxiety shows up even now that I’m an adult: I completely lose my train of thought if someone makes a loud noise, if a phone rings during my work presentation, if a dog starts barking, etc.All these things, I learned, are signs of auditory hypersensitivity. (I have more examples, but that will suffice for this review.)During COVID lockdown this past year, I took it upon myself to learn more about what it means to have a "gifted" brain as an adult — because, of course, we don't just grow out of it. On a hunch, I got tested for sensory processing issues with a local audiologist.To my immense relief and validation, I learned that I do indeed have auditory hypersensitivity, which puts me into that "2e" category I mentioned earlier. Researchers believe auditory sensory overload is due to the amygdala not being an effective "air-traffic controller" like it is in neurotypical folks. The amygdala is also the part of the brain that keeps us safe by alerting us to potential danger — it triggers the fight/flight response, so it makes sense why certain noises can disrupt the nervous system.These Calmer buds showed up as a targeted ad on my Facebook feed. I'm honestly glad they did; it was one of the few times a FB ad has been truly useful for me. I decided to give them a try. I bought them with my own money and received absolutely no compensation, discount, or *anything whatsoever* for this review.HOW/WHY THESE WORKFirst, a caveat: I’m not an expert or a professional in the field of audiology, neurobiology, or speech language pathology. However, I want to share some information I’ve found in my layman’s research (using actual books, not just Google) in case it helps others.The Calmer buds appear to be a type of “passive filter,” which is a great tool recommended by audiologists for managing auditory hypersensitivity, hyperacusis, and central auditory processing disorder.Passive filters keep your hearing within normal limits but improve the following:(1) Your stressed/overloaded amygdala’s ability to serve as a better, more effective air-traffic controller.(2) Your ability to understand auditory information in loud or chaotic environments.Passive filters give you more control over your auditory environment and let you lower the amount of “auditory chaos” around you.EFFECTS AFTER TWO DAYS OF WEARINGAfter two days of wearing these Calmer buds for several hours each time, I already feel less jumpy and frazzled overall. It just feels a bit more peaceful to be in my body. It's easier for me to write and focus on my work when I'm wearing these — in fact, I'm wearing them right now as I write this review.It's not that they make sounds quiet or muddy but, rather, that the "grating edge" is just... gone. "Muffled" is the word that comes closest, but that's not even totally accurate. It's hard to describe the difference because I’ve never used anything like these before.Sounds around my house that would ordinarily make me jump — like that old painted-over door that makes a piercing *CRACK!* sound when opened, or the dishwasher being unloaded, or my cat yelling an hour before dinnertime (lol) — are no longer quite so grating on my nervous system. Wearing these Calmer buds is like taking some kind of magical CBD for your hearing.I look forward to wearing these at the grocery store, around my toddler nieces and nephews (sooooo much screaming), and in other situations that are often auditorily overwhelming to me.SPECS & SETWhile wearing them, the buds are not visually obtrusive. You can't even see them from the front! From the side, they look a bit like a hearing aid or a tiny futuristic earbud. I do like the white color because it feels clean and fresh, and it makes the buds easier to see inside the black mesh pouch when I'm not wearing them. I haven't noticed any staining (earwax) but will report back if so.The set comes in blessedly plastic-free packaging (THANK YOU), inside a sealed, outer envelope made of paper-carton. You get:- The buds (in their own tiny, separate envelope)- Paper instructions- Black mesh cinch bagAnd that brings me to the one downside I've noticed: the mesh bag. It sheds polyester fibers that stick to the buds, because the sewn seam inside the bag has a raw edge and is not finished with any kind of overlocking stitch. I'm going to use a different container for my Calmer buds because I have no interest in sticking tiny fibers into my ear canals.Other than that, I haven't experienced any downsides to this set.WHAT'S UP WITH THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS?As for the folks who don't notice a difference when wearing these Calmer buds, I believe they are telling the truth. They may just have structural differences in their ear canal that make the effect of these buds less pronounced. Or maybe they don't have auditory hypersensitivity, neural intensity, and/or a frazzled amygdala. Or maybe they’re wearing the buds wrong*. Or some combination thereof.* (As shown in the photos uploaded by a different reviewer on Oct. 3, 2021; she’s wearing them backwards, with the antenna/pull-tab thingy on the wrong side, *and* she has barely inserted them at all.)I think these Calmer buds are designed for a specific purpose and a specific user, and unfortunately not everyone will fit that profile (or wear them correctly).But for me, the "supersonic hearing" kid? I noticed a massive difference the second I inserted them.SUMMARYI definitely recommend these Calmer buds to anyone in similar situation to me, who is "2e gifted" and has auditory hypersensitivity. It's like these buds were designed specifically for us! I wish I could have had this simple device as a kid — my nervous system would be an entirely different picture. I am certain that they are going to help me on my journey as I mend my frazzled nervous system.Amazing, amazing device. A+.

I am an average sized woman. Standard Earbuds fit in my ears. I purchased the night version because it claims to be more comfortable. Ear plugs bother my ears, so I need the most comfortable possible.I also suffer from hypersensitivity to sound. I’ll be at church during a loud sermon and someone will be opening a candy rapper and it will drive me up the wall. So I thought I would give these a try. When they first arrived, I had trouble putting them in my ears. My ear canals are slightly smaller than the devices and I had to fight with them and position them just right to fit. Once in, they were comfortable and I forgot they were even in. However, they continuously popped out and were dangling, so I kept checking to make sure they were in. I think my long hair kept them from falling out completely. The more I pushed them in, the more my ears hurt. I had them in for nearly 24 hours and finally took them out because my ears hurt so bad and were so red (due to not fitting correctly). Many reviews talk about them being too large and the minis being too small. Why can’t they make one in between those sizes? I fear if I buy the minis, they will be too small.As far as working as they are supposed to do, when I put them in, I was in the bathroom—small, quiet room. I immediately noticed a very slight difference in noise. When I went to my noisy kitchen where I have a loud ice maker and air conditioner, I noticed no difference. I wore them to church and noticed no difference.As far as sleeping, I constantly woke up worrying if they’d fallen out. I couldn’t lay on my side, which is how I normally sleep, because they would push on my ear and cause pain. Even though I slept 9 hours (which I normally am lucky to get 6 hours sleep), I felt like I didn’t sleep more than 4 hours. The quality of sleep was very poor because of these ear devices. I sleep better without them.When people buy these, I think they are looking for something that lowers the decibel level, not the frequency. It advertises that frequency is what causes frustration, so it makes people think this is what they need and this will do the trick. Frequency does very little. If someone could come up with a digital device that moulds to the ear, and could control the decibel level that we hear, it would be genius.As far as tinnitus, it did nothing for it. I still had ringing.In conclusion, for the amount of money these cost, for as little that they do, and the uncomfortableness and the fact they don’t fit well and cause pain and redness, I do not recommend. You would be better off putting cotton in your ears, and for much less money.

I am so impressed with these. They don't replace the need for earplugs in certain situations, but they're usable in so many more contexts. Loud sounds are still loud, but the sharp aspect that usually makes me cringe and cover my ears is attenuated. Speech, my own and others', is completely unaffected. I can have a conversation on the sidewalk next to traffic in these without straining to focus and getting super anxious. They're like a filter that makes all sounds less annoying. They don't do it perfectly, but it's so much better than the only options being earplugs or nothing. They attenuate noise less than ANC headphones... but they can also be worn under over-the-ear headphones if you like.I got the night version because they're a little softer and I have small ears and, obviously, sensory sensitivities. Also one of my ear canals is a bit of a weird shape. It's indeed harder to insert the waveguide on that side, but I can get it in place with just a bit of fiddling. I don't think I need the mini size but I might try them at some point. These are very comfortable to wear for long periods, but I don't forget they're there. They don't start to hurt, but I can feel them.These are super tiny and can be hard to find if you drop them. Be warned. Also, the bag they come with kind of sucks. They'll fit in a Loop case on their own, or pretty much any coin purse or similar.

To begin: people who say they do not work do not have sensory processing issues, in my experience, so of course they wouldn't reap very much benefit.Those of us who do have seen HUGE benefit from them. My sensory issues are related to severe ADHD, and I can't always use noise-canceling headphones because sometime I need to be able to hear *some* things. I get overwhelmed by noise and people very easily, especially high-pitched noises, which these are particularly effective for. I also give them to all my mom friends with screaming children. They all report back that they are a MIRACLE for helping with those high-pitched kid voices and not becoming exasperated as quickly with your children.Cons: I am a side sleeper, and they still hurt my ears on the side I sleep on, so I don't use them for sleeping. I went back to silicone/foam earplugs for that, which is fine. That said, I don't care b/c they are super comfy for day-time, which is what I use them for.Pros: have dramatically reduced the effect noise has on executive function and emotional regulation for me. Overall reduction in anxiety levels from day to day. Has almost completely done away with the tension headaches I had at the end of the every day.....I never realized how my body was reacting to all the sounds in my life until I lost a pair of these (my cat stole them!) and had to wait a few days for the replacement set to come. The headaches came back when I couldn't use them, and went away again when I got my new pair.If you're skeptical and easily overwhelmed in public/when you have anyone around you, try these. Might find them to be a miracle in your life, like I do. :)

Soy de oídos muy sensibles, me molestan las frecuencias de sonidos que usualmente no les suelen molestar a otras personas.Vi este producto anunciado por el proveedor principal (Flare) y tras investigar sus productos decidí comprarlos porque decían ser funcionales para personas con síndrome de hipersensibilidad auditiva.Tengo casi un año con ellos y ???? no me han funcionado. Intenté contactarme con Flare pero lo único que recibí fue un "no se los está colocando bien". Mi madre es otorrinolaringóloga, especialista en oídos, y me ayudó a verificar que estuvieran bien colocados. Ese no era el problema, realmente la reducción de frecuencia es mínima y no resolvió mi problema.Ha sido un gasto que desearía no haber realizado, no vale el precio. Lo único que puedo decir es que dentro de todo, son cómodos.

I used them a lot lately, and they take out the high pitch frequencies which are so irritating for me, however I can still hear what is going on.I highly recommend.

No reducen el ruido en absoluto

No he notado diferencia en las frecuencias. A mi se me salen del oído, pedi el normal no el mini.