Flare Calmer – Ear Plugs Alternative – Reduce Annoying Noises Without Blocking Sound – Soft Reusable Silicone - Translucent

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They come in two sizes, both of which boast a tiered, nodule design, and are particularly well-suited for small ear canals. Plus, they’re made of silicone, which is a bonus for anyone with allergies or sensitivities. The earplugs have a stem on the end that makes insertion and removal a breeze. However, this stem can also make them somewhat uncomfortable for people who sleep on their sides. They come with a small carry case and a selection of ear tips to choose from. This is what makes them a perfect fit. I had to try three different tips before I settled on one of the smallest sizes, so I recommend them if you have small ear canals.

A knife scraping against a glass bottle is the most unpleasant sound for most human beings. Researchers from the Newcastle University and Welcome Trust Centre for Neuro-imaging at UCL, both in England, reported in the Journal of Neuroscience that when we hear unpleasant sounds, the auditory cortex and the Amygdala interact more intensely and process the negative emotions. Wearing Calmer® lets you relax and makes everything sound natural while remaining engaged with your surroundings. Calmer’s technology is informed by research from Newcastle University and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at UCL, which reported in the Journal of Neuroscience that many of the most unpleasant sounds, such as the scraping of a knife against a bottle, fall in the mid frequency range of about 2 kHz – 5 kHz. Our ears have evolved to alert us to stress by adding over 20 dB of mid-range resonance, which destroys our ability to hear high definition sound or relax in our modern noisy world. This is known as HRTF (Head Related Transfer Function).When selecting earplugs for sleeping, you should look for ones that are comfortable to wear as well as easy to insert and remove. They should fit comfortably in the ear canal without causing any pain or discomfort, says Shelby Harris, PsyD, DBSM, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral sleep medicine. Minimal loss in volume means you can still hear alerts during the night but the sharp sudden edge is greatly reduced. Dennis: That’s a stupidly unfair comment. So you’re blaming on the product your own inability to take good care of your stuff and not lose it?! It even comes with a pouch which makes it easy not to lose the plugs. If you lose it, it’s your own fault. Many autistic people are hyper-sensitive to certain sounds and many find bright lights, smells and tastes overwhelming. When your anxiety starts feeling overwhelming, you can pop these in your ear to feel calmer. These also keep the ears safe from playing music to attending sports events, certain activities generate too much noise. They will provide ample hearing protection so you can keep doing these activities safely. Softvox

We conducted a range of tests on Calmer and found it to significantly reduce sound levels at middle to high frequencies (2 kHz – 8 kHz). This successfully meets Flare’s design objective.” The material earplugs are made from helps to figure out whether they'll be comfortable for you or not. For example, foam earplugs tend to be the best at reducing sound, and some have a noise reduction rating of 32dB. However, these earplugs work by completely filling up your ear canal, a feeling some people don't like. The Loop Quiet earplugs are more like typical earplugs in that they reduce noise by 25 to 27dB, which Loop calls a 'medium' noise reduction.The grain is almost gone with the Calmers in and the sound signature becomes warmer. The same issue was there with dynamics being subdued by a few decibels. Outdoor noise Noise triggers a stress response in the amygdala. Our amygdala learns what sounds might signal impending danger. When one is detected, the amygdala triggers a release of cortisol (a stress hormone) and an involuntary startle reaction In audio, this harmonic balance can be emphasized or muted depending on the intention of the headphone or earphone manufacturer and what sound they wish to create. And yes, some people are trebleheads, some love very forward or shouty vocals but are they in the minority? Since launching Calmer we've heard how much they've been helping people with managing noise sensitivities. Read our blogs from people who got in touch with us to find out more...