They’re another way of making an acoustic filter with a mixture of some kind of foam plug for broadband attenuation and then a few thin resonant tubes to try to even out the frequency response,” Davies says. With a fit optimised for children, the Calmer Kids' soft silicon construction will fit perfectly in smaller ears without disrupting their usual routine or cause worry about them falling out. Disability aids for this population usually include foam or electric earbuds or headphones designed to turn the volume of all sounds down or off. Every pair of Calmer Kids includes 1x Flare carry pouch, a handy user guide and is supplied in 100% recyclable packaging. I also got a lot done, which suggests that, without knowing it, the Calmer helped me to concentrate on writing – not worrying about all the usual background noise.

Aside from the obvious seclusion while using them, the packaging for the Loop Experience earplugs isn't very inviting for those who are vision impaired. However, it’s gradually coming to light that prolonged exposure to music can, if it’s not managed, caused irreversible hearing damage. We discovered very quickly that Calmer were very popular with the autistic community and were extremely effective at helping people manage sound sensitivities that impact their day-to-day life. We cannot be held responsible for any misuse of items where physical force has been used to damage the product or where it had been used in a manner that it was not designed for. No migraine, no feelings of overwhelm and I was actually really calm all day while o was wearing them.We got these for our son to help with his autism - he struggles with certain noises and frequencies and it's getting harder for him to wear the large over-ear ear defenders as everything sounds too muffled. A Loop Mute add-on inserted into the ring of either of these sets reduces volume by an additional 5dB.

As such, I see one of the primary uses of the Calmer for every day people as being an opportunity to give your ears a rest, while still mitigating the harmful or stress-inducing sounds of every day life. The Concha is the small shell shape that connects to our ear canal which normally resonates mid frequency sounds. A relatively new Calmer Pro version boasts an aluminum reflector within the silicone shell, revealing even more details in harmless sound. It is the essential source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in constant transformation.After I got the small ones in my ear the noise in the room decreased which helped me so much as I suffer from Autism and can get a diagnosis because I’m an adult and in the community.

This will give less attenuation than traditional foam plug but lets them design the filter shape to some extent," Davies says. Online, a lot of noise has been made about its potential as a cure for tinnitus, a solution for sensory processing or hypersensitivity, as well as a stress-mitigation device. For me, my subjective experience of the Calmer was that sounds felt a little less grating: living on a busy street, I found myself persisting for longer without needing music or other distractions to dampen the room while I was working.These fit more securely, but I’m not sure I get the best effect with them, comparatively, so I often use them in situations when I might lose the standard size. Some of these earplugs were undoubtedly more comfortable, thanks to the soft ear tips with a choice of sizes. They replace your actual ear canal with a pipe (rolled into a circle) that aims to do the same thing as your canal,” Davies says. Thankfully, she had been taken into a garage by a neighbor to ride out the rest of the firework show.

Thank-you for your five star review on the Calmer ear plugs it's great to hear how this product has been useful for you and helps block out troublesome sounds we really appreciate this feedback and are so pleased that they are helping with concentration too.Or maybe you’re at home, but the washing machine is running, the TV is blaring and you can hear your neighbours through the wall. As a Charity, any profit made from every purchase goes back to helping families with disabled children. Whether in a noisy classroom, a bustling playground, or watching TV at home, the Calmer Kids will provide soothing softness in any scenario. It's similar, but the natural resonances of the pipe will amplify sound at some frequencies and attenuate sound at other frequencies," Davies says.