An AUTISTIC review of Flare Audio CALMER inserts
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- I bought and tested the Flare Audio CALMER inserts so you don’t have to! They weren’t what I expected-but they did surprise me.
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Have you guys tried these? How’d they work for you? Any complaints? Any tips?
Thank you for the review! I just got these!! I'm on the spectrum and I've noticed they make me nauseous and dizzy, but I'm going to keep using them and see if those effects reduce.
@@ze_doodles1885 Nauseous and dizzy, oh wow. I hope those effects fade away for you! If they don't, check Flare Audio's return policy, I think you have about a month to do that or exchange for something else.
I have been wearing them for a few days now and they really help me take of the rough edges of sound and with that it makes me feel calmer actually. I suffer from hyperacysis (sound sensitivity) and a mild form of asperger. I’m going to continue wearing them and see what the effect is om the longen term. For now I’m impressed how effective they are.
I have Autism and severe issues with noise sensitivity, my neigbours upstairs are really loud and it has become impossible to cope with, i would love to know if these would help me cope.
@@tjluckock5116 Probably not as much as you need. When I'm at my wit's end with noise, I need to block it out, and Calmer only dampen sound, they don't block it out; you can still hear the bulk of the sound.
I recommend noise-canceling headphones or earbuds, or some kind of ear plugs. I combine my Loop earplugs (not 100% but fairly good) with my Soundcore headphones (cheap option) or put in my Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds (about $200 secondhand), and if I need to be distracted I'll put on soft music or ambient noise (rainforest, ocean waves, etc.) or a low-stress video.
I just got my calmer pro today. Very subtle difference on a conscious level, but the actual effect on my mood is massive. Just feels like I'm wearing a layer of armour that protects me against the sounds that used to feel like weapons.
Thank you for your review! As an autistic person I suuuper appreciate your specific examples of how the noise cancellation helps for autism-related sound fatigue. Ordered!
Sorry for the late reply, but I'm glad! I hope they worked for you. Let me know if you have any feedback that's different from my experience, I really love getting as many varied opinions as possible.
Your review absolutely helped me buy them and I took them out for a spin today and was shocked. I have never felt so calm in a restaurant. There was noisy kids, and it was completely full and I could still hear them, but I was able to tune them out as background noise and concentrate on the conversation with my friend. I then also went to a bar and had a drink with a friend and was completely unbothered by how noisy it was. I feel like tonight I got a taste of what it must be like to be neurotypical. An absolute game changer for me.
I love these earplugs when I'm socializing in a bar for example. With them I can focus on conversations without being overwhelmed and distracted by the crowd noises, game changer!
Just want to put it out here for anyone who finds it helpful.
Since Flare calmer doesn't reduce noise that significantly. I've a better option.
The first Flare product I tried and fell in love with was Flare isolate minis. These are actual earbuds with an aluminum attached which absorbs sounds.
If you ask me it reduced 80% of all annoying sounds, and just like he said "sounds that pierce through ears right into brain", trust me, totally gone.
Yes some downsights are there, like you can't wear them for long without feeling discomfort, and voices of people are muffled but if anyone feels literally tortured by those noises, they will love. It also comes with 3 spare sizes in the pack itself, each have a different effect.
Thank you for sharing! My partner is an autistic and i can't control my voice raise to higher speech sometime😂
He is very sensitive of noice and easy get overwhelmed when we hang out. I just got him a pair of calmer, hope he LIKE IT!
To put it succinctly, they reduce sound "intensity". You still hear everything but the pressure of the sound wave is reduced because the cross sectional area in your ear is smaller.
That's really cool! When I wear them I can feel that happen, but I wasn't aware of the mechanics. Really appreciate you sharing that, I love learning how stuff works.
I've now heard two reviews, one from a sound engineer and from an autistic person like myself, and I'm excited to see how these babies treat my misophonia! Cheers, mate I really appreciate your perspective.
Did you buy them? Did they help with the misophonia?
@@rubyg8389 Completely bafflingly, yes! For some reason, they alter the way I perceive the sound waves of what used to trigger me, so now, even though I still hear them, they don't make me go into flight-fight-freeze mode any more! I can warmly recommend them.
@@rubyg8389 I did and YES
Hi Colin, thanks for the review! I've also been getting ads for these earbuds and as a self-dx autistic I get a lot of stress that I feel has to do with living in a noisy city. I'm half excited and half skeptical about these. Yours is one of the few actually honest, non-sponsored, reviews directed at autistic ppl I've seen, and I really appreciate that.
Hey, I’m glad it was helpful!! Hearing reviews from other autistic people is what made me decide to try them. I really appreciate you letting me know, thanks!
You sold me when you said it’s allowed your stress levels to go down knowing that you’re not waiting to be in pain. I know that feeling so well. I will try these. Thank you!
I've been suffering from severe Misophonia since birth. Flare products have been a life saver. I've been paying hefty sums for just some earbuds, but good Jesus they're worth every penny. Bless you Flare.
I appreciate this review! "my stress level was down because I wasn't waiting to be in pain" was exactly what I needed to hear. I have misophonia and most people don't seem to understand that it's not just the sounds, but also the potential for sounds to occur that causes the pain. I'm going to order a pair now :)
Hugely helpful video, man! I've been thinking about picking up a pair for overstimulation (ADHD and probably on the spectrum, too), and this has completely convinced me
I’m glad!! I still wear mine a lot of the time and even in quiet spaces, they help take the edge off throughout the day.
Based on your review, I think I’ll try these for when I have to be out and dealing with people. I currently use Happy Ears (which I very much recommend), but they block sounds too much for me to talk to people, so they aren’t good for using in stores, etc. (absolutely essential riding the subway, walking around noisy cities, vacuuming, etc. though).
I've never heard of nor tried Happy Ears, I may look into them for something a bit stronger than Calmer but less noise-cancelling than some earbuds I got from a friend. Calmer definitely let in noise; I've needed something stronger for really busy areas or times when a sound is truly obnoxious, but for general softening of "hard" edged sounds, Calmer works fairly well.
Thank you for the review! I've used these for a while and I have to agree that they definitely do something; the sound is still there, it just doesn't hurt me (which is nice).
Arigato! I'll try these mostly because of your review (I sure did hear another ones), I have Aspergers Syndrome. The top review from you was "You can focus visually since it reduces sound", something like that... I might get back to you when I try them.
Please let me know if they work for you! It reduces sound a little, not as much as earplugs. But I can focus better because I’m not distracted by sound. I hope it helps you!
I just got them in the mail, very excited to try them out. I get the same problems with sounds being to sharp and hurting, so i have a lot of hope for them.
Thank you for the review, it really helped me with making the decision to try them.
I through mine in the drawer because they really didn’t do anything but make all noises sound like one noise. Picked back up at my second job, working a loud restaurant and decided to give these a go because it was causing panic attacks. They work. I don’t see benefit in public or at home, but working in a loud kitchen and constant inconsistent loud pitches, these absolutely 100% take off the ease. I’m about to try the vibes because I’m tired of getting asked “what’s in your ear”
I tried them recently and I was soooo so sceptical. But they do wonders for me. I wear them all the time. Even at home under my headphones. It makes watching stuff so much easier, because the sounds hurt less. UwU
I have adhd. I'm super sensitive to sounds so I want to try these. Thanks for the vid.
This helped a lot! Thank you! I'm considering buying these to help with my sensory overload and panic attacks, so it really helped to hear a review from a neurodivergent person.
Thank you, I'm glad that it was helpful! I read reviews by other ND people with sound sensitivities, and that was what convinced me to try them.
Thank you so much. I’ve been looking for some earplugs for a while (specifically a pair that helps with sound sensitivity while still being able to hear things around, without the issue of occlusion effect) and this is by far the best review I watched. I appreciate you sharing your experience and I also very much relate to much of it, and from the points you’ve made I feel like the Calmer is what I’m looking for. Thank you again 😊
"Piercing the brain" is exactly how I feel. thanks for the indepth video
I just got mine today. I had to watch this video again to get your perspective again. I'm also autistic and recently started becoming sensitive to high pitch noises, that left me very stressed out. Hoping they take that edge off. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@Bea do you have any updates ?
@@zerocks88 they seemed to work but they were too big for my ears which wasn't shocking since I knew my canals were small.
I have since been using the loops which work great and are comfortable to wear.
Thank you for the review ! You've got another subscriber 😊
I love these flare plugs too. Seen such a difference in my mood and everything.
Thank you for your review! ☺ I'm not on the spectrum, but sudden noises usually make me feel anxious, so I'm thinking of getting these
Hey, that’s great!! I think they can be helpful for anyone who struggles with external sound intensity or frequency. For me personally, sudden noises are a bit less alarming when they’re muffled or the “edge” is taken off them, so I hope that Calmer make a difference for you, too!
I'm considering these too because I heard that they're good for ADHD. Apparently, dulling down background noise (such as conversations happening in the distance) can reduce external distractions. Most of my distractions are internal, but every little helps!
In your experience, do you think they filter out potentially distracting background chatter?
My mom got me the calmer mini. I’m still in the 24 window of getting used to them, but I’m noticing now that sudden changes in volumes aren’t bothering me as much as they did before! They’re very beneficial, especially as someone who works in a very large, busy mall.
That's awesome!! I'm so glad they're working for you.
Hi! Thank you for this review. I get really anxious and stressed out when I wear noise cancelling headphones as I’m worried I’ll miss out on something. It’s weird to explain. But I’m fed up of feeling so overwhelmed by overbearing noise. I’ve ordered a pair of these in the hopes these help.
Thank you for this. About to order a pair now
Yay! I hope they help! I find the difference isn’t immediately evident when you first put them in, but after wearing them a while, I’ll take them out and go, “Yikes! Everything just go sharper and louder!”
I love my loops but just ordered flares x
Thanks for this. Ive bern looking for sound reduction options recently and read about this product. I struggle with train wheels screaching, dogs barking , high frequency aspects of any noise really. Flare claims to help people still hear well, but take away the edginess while reducing stress . Regular sound blockers have me taking them out every time someone cones and asks me a question which increases my stress. Calmer seems to me an option id like to try as someone on the spectrum.
Love your very honest and friendly review. I’m going to try them now, thanks very much for your time.
Hello. I bought a pair of these ear caps and I am very satisfied :)
Thanks for the review! I have some noise-cancelling ear buds but hate how it feels, might give these a try!
I found this video because I have musicogenic epilepsy and hoped it might help me. Think I will get them. Thank you for the review
Thank you so much for this review.
You're welcome! I hope it was helpful.
I love this. ‘Who am I?!’ ☺️ I have this but literally forget to take them any time I go anywhere. 🤦♀️🤦♀️
I've found that to be a struggle, too: making sure I remember to take the right ear defenders with me when I go out. I have to triple-check everything.
Tbh it'd be easier if life was just quieter.
Hello! I'm wondering, would it help me cope with breathing noises, you think? I'm autistic, very sound sensitive. Also, may I ask what product is this one? The pro or not the pro? Many thanks for this review omg I'm so excited to get them!
brilliant review, thank you x
Thanks!!
Reviews I see mostly mention how it blocks certain sounds so it ruins music for them and lowers traffic noise so it's unsafe to jog with and stuff. I just wanna go to the supermarket without feeling like my brains being pulled apart at the hemispheres. Sounds like it'd be beneficial. I was in the city once and a siren went by and I had to dissolve into the nearest wall and block out the world to avoid a meltdown. My poor brother must have wondered what the hell I was doing. Sounds like they'll be worth £20 to try.
Sirens are the worst. I don't think Calmer are strong enough to reduce super loud noises like sirens or very loud traffic (like in a big city). However, that's just my experience; my hearing is super sensitive. For me, they make music better because sharp notes aren't as piercing. I think ear plugs make a bigger difference for loud noises, BUT I also think Calmer are worth a try for everyday use.
''Who Am I?'''
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Thanks for the review, i'm considering to buy one for me, I have some problems with some specifics sounds like from a big air conditioner from my neighbor . I feel so much confusion and anxiety when i'm listening to this noise, i just cant relax, usualy with some noises like humming noises or vacum.
I'm guessing i might be autistic or hame some kind of sensitivy.
And the funny part is that I work with music lol
I would love to know what people think of the difference between the day and night ones
this 8:17 moment won my like lol
Thank you, great job
Do you prefer Flare or Loop in everyday life?
Good question! It depends on the day. Loop blocks more sound so they’re better in noisy places or days when my sound sensitivity is higher. For days when I’m relaxed or areas with quieter ambient sound, like a neighborhood, I use Flare.
this is the research, watching your video
Hi plz help me i am from India i have sound sensitivity painfull but i need calmer otherwise plz advise me which product is suitable for me i have to small ear Canal so plz tell me where I get smaller size which can easily go in my ears without pain
Hi, thanks for your comment! I'm not a representative of the company so I don't know much about the different sizes. I think they have a variety of sizes on their website, you can probably check it out or contact their customer service if you have questions. (I'm hesitant to advise anything specific since I've only tried this type and don't know all the products.)
i have a question. is jt better than noice cancelling headphones? i think it might be safer because you still can hear things like a car when you cross the street. im just not sure which item i should buy
This is a good question! Calmer are much weaker than noise-canceling headphones. So, yes, when you need to pay attention to sound, Calmer are safer because they don't block sounds. You can still hear cars, voices, alarms, etc. almost as usual, but less grating or piercing. However, if you want to block a lot of loud or irritating noise, noise-canceling headphones are better.
Do these make internal sounds loud? Other earplugs (like Loop and the cheap foam ones) make sounds like chewing, swallowing, and even walking really loud inside my own head. Do the Calmer do this at all?
Hi, sorry for the late reply! For me, the Calmer don't make internal sounds loud; I think this is because they have the opening that lets sound go in and out of your ear semi-normally. As a caveat, I usually don't eat while wearing them; mainly it's when I'm out walking my cat, and I want to enjoy the sounds of nature but take some of the edge off.
Do you know LoopEarplugs? I have them and I would love to see some comparison review video.
Yes! I have some, and I've actually been wearing them pretty regularly for the last 5 months. I'm hoping to do a comparison video for Loop, Calmer, and some headphones and earbuds I've also been using. I'm glad to know that would be useful!
@@transplantman2287 Thank you! I'd love to see it. Can you just quickly tell me if you like them?
@@adelakovalikova7712 Sure! I do like them. If I wear ANYTHING in my ears for too long then it gets uncomfortable, but I have been able to sleep in the Loop earplugs. (Although I'm still sensitive so I won't call them COMFORTABLE.) They block out softer "loud" noises like my neighbor's air conditioner and even the morning birdsong literally right outside my window.
@@transplantman2287 I am still thinking about buying Calmer too even when I already have Loops… Do you think it makes sense? :D Like from your video I think Calmers help more with the overstimulation and especially the psychological part of the autistic overstimulation and Loops help more with the louder sounds and so.
@@adelakovalikova7712 Yeah, it makes sense. Loop definitely blocks more sound, and Calmer just takes bit of the edge off. Calmer helps me when I'm feeling mostly good, but want a little relief. They don't make as much difference as Loop or noise-canceling headphones, though.
However, because Calmer lets noise in, the sounds aren't muffled like with Loop, and sometimes that's better for me, if that makes sense.
Do you still use them now?
Absolutely! I wear them while I'm teaching since they let me hear individual sounds/voices much better than earplugs.
Does it effect your own speech like underwater sounds.
Hm, kind of. I definitely hear my voice in my head more. Anything that fills the ear canal has a tendency to intensify one’s own voice, but I’ve only tried a few items so I can’t be sure that’s always the case.
Hey! How do i know if it fits well, mine keeps falling out and i feel like i need to push it inside a bit, is that normal?
I have to push mine into my ears a bit, BUT I don't cram them in so deep that I'm worried about losing them, so I think that if you feel you'd need to do that, the problem might be the fit. I don't have any insider info on the company or products, just my own experience, so it might be worthwhile to check the company site and see if they have suggestions on different sizes, or check other CZcams videos or blog posts with other people's (unsponsored) info on their experiences.
Kona or calmer?
Thanks Ma'am ❤ I will try these!
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Did you wear VIBES ?
Not yet!
From what I've seen. They seem to be a placebo.
The difference is definitely minimal. I only really notice how much they're blocking when I've been wearing them for a while and then take them out; it's like the sharp edges of sound come back in. And probably for very sensitive ears in noisy spaces, they won't make as much of a difference as the person would need.
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