No, I will not shut up about my Loop Earplugs

Loop Earplugs
(Image credit: Loop Earplugs)

At the start of 2025, I made a vow to say yes to every single gig I was invited to – while it was great for expanding my tastes, about four gigs in, I discovered it was dreadful for my hearing. I knew earplugs were the solution, but those foamy orange ones filled me with such a visceral sense of disgust I was almost ready to accept the slow decline of my precious hearing, until I discovered Loop Earplugs.

While hearing protection is important, so is my commitment to serving looks, and I was instantly obsessed with the subtle, slick design of Loops. At a beginning price of £19.95 on the Loop website, they might seem like a splurge, but (in my humble opinion) it's well worth sacrificing the pennies thanks to Loops' range of styles and functions to suit all vibes.

Loop Earplugs Quiet 2
Loop Earplugs Quiet 2: £19.95 at Loop Earplugs

The Loop Quiet 2's offer 24 dB (SNR) of noise reduction, perfect for the commuter, snoozer, or someone who just needs to lock in and focus. Coming in a small but sleek range of colours and with fully adjustable size options, the Quiet 2s are a great option for those after a reliable, portable hearing protection option.

If you're happy to splurge a little more, the Loop Experience 2s have become an essential for me. While I always wear them at gigs, I'll also often pop them in when I'm getting a bit overstimulated on my commute, or dodging my way around a noisy city. Cutting out the fuzz of overwhelming background din, Experience 2 offers the best listening experience for those who want to feel, not just hear the music.

Loop Earplugs Experience 2
Loop Earplugs Experience 2: $38.95 at Amazon

My Loop Experience 2s are my pride and joy thanks to their elite noise filtering. Offering 17dB noise reduction, these nifty little guys make for a crisper listening experience without the distortion and post-gig tinnitus. Practicalities aside, the silver pair that I own effortlessly blends with my jewellery, making for a sleek, low-key look, and the lightweight custom fit means I typically forget they're even there.

Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). 

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