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I got a pair of fancy loop earplugs (quiet 2 model I think?) in a desperate attempt to sleep better, and the drop in noise is blissful. Far fewer sounds waking me up.
BUT. No matter what size tip I use or how I position them, I'm a side sleeper and they hurt my ears, so I don't think I'll be able to use them long-term. 😭
Anyone have recommendations for other reusable earplugs that might work better for me?
@idzie I have recently tried the Alpine SleepDeep ear plugs and they're so soft and minimalist I can't imagine them causing any problems. I've been using Loop for years as a side (rolling) sleeper, but these might actually beat them.
@idzie @handmade_ghost I use Calmer by Flare and while I don't often sleep in them, they don't cause me much discomfort at all, they're just make of a silicon soft substance and the only thing hanging around in your outer ear is the tiny bar you extract them with which is the same material so kind of bendy. They just take the edge off the background noise. And I notice they've come down massively in price now which is good to see!
Are you able to afford custom ones made for your ears? Any hearing clinic can make them without an Rx , custom fit to your ears. Most sleeping ones block 30dB which is a bit more than Loops. In Denmark they cost about $100 USD so maybe cheaper where you are? The construction and design are different than Loops, much more streamlined and better for side sleeping imo. Also imo, the firm plastic Loops (not the soft silicone sleeping Loops) are a nicer fit
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