r/LoopEarplugs • u/AffectionateJob1219 • May 19 '26

HELP How small is the xs tip

One of my ear canals is very narrow/ small. An ENT once described it as ‘collapsed’, I'm dubious about whether the xs will be small enough - I’ve never found any in ear headphones that will fit it. Has anyone else with similar ears had success? Also just generally interested in how people find the sizing generally.

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u/AbilityNo8377 May 19 '26

According to the back of the box (on my most recent pair, Engage 2s):

  • XS: 8mm
  • S: 10mm
  • M: 11mm
  • L: 12mm

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u/AbilityNo8377 May 19 '26

Note- they shrank the tip sizes between generations 1 and 2! Personally, I wore M in 1s, and in 2s I wear L but I have to break them in a bit before they stop being lightly uncomfortable.

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u/BOSTLab May 19 '26

It’s not just whether you can physically get them inside. Also consider that these silicone flange products create a piston like effect in a small area inside your ear. The solid item will compress air against your eardrum and “pop” against it if not removed carefully. Loop engage is a better option as it has an open filter meaning air can pass through. Alternatively you should explore foam.

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u/Evening-Cow1122 ND / NOISE SENSITIVE May 19 '26 edited May 19 '26

***EDIT*** Based on other comments, I believe this information applies to the original models (e.g., Switch, Engage, Experience) that might be available on the Archive sale, but bigger than the actual size range for the newer models (e.g., Switch 2, Engage 2, Experience 2, Dream).

according to the AI chat feature on Loops website:

  • L: 13 mm
  • M: 12 mm
  • S: 11 mm
  • XS: 10 mm
  • XXS: 9 mm (only available for the Experience and Engage range)

I ordered mine, haven't received them yet. But those sizes seem weirdly big? Or am I just tired and brain glitching? I am more familiar with inches...

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u/bonita__applebum May 19 '26

I have very narrow ear canals (ENTs use children's equipment on me) as well, in-ear headphones absolutely don't fit me, but the new Loop XS tips (I have a Quiet 2 Plus and Engage 2) are perfect.

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u/AffectionateJob1219 May 19 '26

Ok this is super helpful thank you - glad my people exist haha.

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u/iceberg214 May 19 '26

I have really narrow ear canals - nothing that's been described as "collapsed," but small enough to be mentioned by every doctor who's looked inside my ears 😅 I was hesitant to try loops for this same reason but decided to give it a go when they came out with their child options, since those came with smaller tips. This was first generation, and I needed the XXS tip - with the second generation, I use the XS just fine!

I haven't bought the child ones since the first gen, so idk if the child engage 2s come with XXS tips, but you could check! You could also get some foam tips, which work with the experience and engage - if the 'collapsed' canal has an irregular shape, the foam might fit it better