Keeping Out the Noise, Letting In the Sound
This post reports on my experience with the active noise cancelling function (ANC) of the AirPods Pro 2 in daily life. We are also looking at measurements and tips/hacks on how you can improve the noise reduction performance. This article is from the perspective of a noise sensitive person. So far I have been using …
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I have now used the QuietComfort II Earbuds for six weeks. I am always on the lookout for tools that can effectively reduce noise in a busy, hot city while staying comfortable and in touch with my surroundings. In the following review, I report on my noise reduction tests, fit and comfort, sound quality, call …
Read moreBose QuietComfort Earbuds II Review and Detailed ANC Test
I have been asked many times to comment on specific earplugs for noise sensitive people and sensory overload. As a regular user of earplugs at night, I used to give my ears a break during the day, resorting more to earmuffs, headphones, and earbuds to subdue the daily noise onslaught. A year or so ago, …
Read moreMy Favorite Earplugs for Noise Sensitivity and Sensory Overload
Are you looking for earplugs that don’t have to be inserted into the ear canal but rather sit at the canal entrance? Loop Quiet and Experience are among a select few reusable earplugs that are designed as a canal cap. Over a couple of weeks, I have tried both in a variety of scenarios where …
Read moreLoop Quiet vs Experience: Soft Silicone or Acoustic Filter?
“My gym” has a nice sound system with multiple subwoofers and supporting speakers all over the place. In the mornings we typically get a noise level of between 60 and 80 decibels, with louder impact sounds when someone drops a barbell. Group fitness classes run a lot louder than that: At many gyms you are …
Read moreWhich Earplugs Work for Working Out? (6 Models Tested)
I have now used Vibes on and off for a couple of weeks, mostly while sitting in coffee shops (noisy as well as quiet ones) and walking along busier city roads. I have also listened to music with them and tried them while watching videos and movies at both a moderate and a very loud …
Read moreVibes Earplugs Review: Comfy and Effective for the Right Ears