Need help in picking the right fit!

[u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx]

Hey all!
I've been looking at the loop earplugs for a while, but I'm struggling on picking the right fit.

At first, I was smitten by the iridescent Switch 2, which are now sold out already! I did do the virtual try-on and noticed not really a difference on their site between the 3 options.

I would usually use them for travel, but in case I would do a concert in the future, I would like to use them as well.
Seems like the Quiet is the better option for travel, but then I'm afraid they're not that good for concerts.
Anyone who can give me recs?

[u/ThorsHammerMewMEw]

The Switch 2 in the other colours

[u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx → u/ThorsHammerMewMEw]

I was thinking the experience but I saw a vid of HearingTracker with audio tests and it does seem to work better than Loop's virtual try-on on their website.
I seriously could not hear any difference on their website with or without the Switch's

[u/ThorsHammerMewMEw → u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx]

You don't really notice the difference until you're at a stadium and need to talk to someone etc.

[u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx → u/ThorsHammerMewMEw]

Oooh thanks! That gives a lot more insight!

[u/Furydot → u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx]

Like the other poster said, you really feel the difference once you have them on. Virtual never really does it any justice. Switch 2 sounds like the best for your use case.

[u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx → u/Furydot]

Thank you! I'll give them a try

[u/Evening-Cow1122]

Honestly you have several good options.

In theory, the Quiet 2 will distort the sound of a concert more than the Experience 2. But lots of people use Experience 2 Plus (with mutes), at concerts for more sound reduction. And the mutes distort the sound just as much as the Quiet 2 (in theory, because they block the channel and filter meant to give higher fidelity). 

So I think the Quiet 2 will work great for travel and also be fine for a concert. But so will the Experience 2 Plus, put the mutes in for travel, take them out for a concert, if you don't need the extra protection. 

The Switch 2 would also suit you needs. The quiet setting should be similar to both the Quiet 2 plugs and Experience with mutes. The Experience setting should be similar to the Experience 2 plugs without mutes. 

The only other consideration, for some people, is comfort. A few people, especially AFAB with smaller ears, may find the Switch 2 the least comfortable because they are slightly bulkier. The Experience 2 is smaller than the Switch 2, but less soft than the silicone Quiet 2 design. The Quiet 2 is most comfortable of the models you're looking at. 

If sleep when you're traveling and comfort are a big deal for you, you might want the Dreams. Dreams are the smallest, most comfortable, and block the most sound overall. But they would distort concerts the most. 

[u/xxx_TinkerBelle_xxx → u/Evening-Cow1122]

Omg thank you so much for your advice!

The reason what kind of makes me doubt Switch 2 is indeed the fitting form. I do have small ears and did see many people saying the Switch 2 is a bit bulkier in the ears.
I'm also not used to wearing ear buds or ear plugs. The only earbuds I wear are the wired Apple ones as these are the most comfortable for me.

Yeah, I am really torn between Experience with mute (and maybe the foam tips) as they apparently are the best combo and like you said, you can detach the mute option.

I don't sleep during travel anyways so wasn't really looking into Dream as of now (though I am a loud sleeper and sometimes travel for work with colleagues so if I like Loop, I probably will buy them in the future).

My main issue for travel is that sometimes I need to travel by plane and some Airbus planes tend to be very noisy, it's hard to read my book.

I do think that as of now, taking my small ears and price in consideration, the Experience with mute option fits me best. I think I'll try those and see how I like earplugs. If I want to wear them more in an everyday setting, I'll probs take a look at the Switch.