But because auditory sensitivities can affect people all day and every day, there are different requirements for usage, style, and the amount of noise that’s blocked out. It takes the edge off of the annoying noise, so it doesn't make me want to flip out like a scene from Roger rabbit - however . It could also help to make more specific, personalised recommendations for certain audio sensitivity profiles in the future.

Calmer features a unique technology that reduces distortion in our ears and calms your environment in a subtle, but potentially life-changing way.The brain has less work to do in filtering and adjusting as it navigates the world, so the wearer feels calmer as a result.

They have simple stems, making them easy to put in and take out, which are also discreet because they’re transparent. The acoustic membrane filter then performs its magic, lowering the volume of the music to a safe level while retaining that sound clarity that is so vital to a great listening experience. However, I found my ears attuning even more so to the sound of talking on nearby tables when the higher-frequency sounds were trimmed back – which was a little distracting, to say the least. Products such as the Flare Calmer are demonstrating how simple, well-designed tools can help improve our quality of life – and for me, it's certainly a step in the right direction. 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.Conditions such as misophonia aren’t terribly well understood at present, and we still have so much to learn about neurodiverse conditions. 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.

I was so happy I could actually hear and take part in conversations with people when I was at a busy Christmas market and going on the train and tube etc. Foam plugs can irritate and scratch your ears if you reuse them, so these are definitely a disposable option for occasional use. While there is evidence that increased exposure to noise can increase physiological markers associated with stress at the level of a large population, I’m not aware of any good evidence that particular frequency bands are associated with stress.The standard and mini sizes both fit my ear comfortably, but the standard worked slightly better for my personal ear size. EARPLUG ALTERNATIVE | Worn comfortably in the ear, Calmer is an alternative to traditional earplugs.