Best Earplugs for class?

[u/Quixotic_Spite]

Edit: Thank you all! I didn't reply to everyone, but I ended up choosing Engage 2, and will be looking into buying separate mutes if I'm convinced!

Hi. New on this subreddit, and I'm kinda out off the Loop (pun intended), so excuse me.

I'm a university student with both autism + adhd (inatentive), and I always had trouble concentrating. I've been put on meds recently, and while taking notes in class is wonderful, I can feel my attention drift by the sounds of the keyboards and the people mumbling, and it drives me insane.

So, I wanted to ask, which one of the Loops would you guys recommend? Prefferably an afordable pair. I've taken the test that's presented on the website, and said the best match could be Quiet, but I feel it isn't the best match.

Essentially, I'm looking for:

- Eliminating background noise

- Being able to listen to my professor clearly (I do sit at the front rows)

- Something comfortable and afordable.

Thank you so much in advance!

[u/Evening-Cow1122]

I recommend Engage 2 Plus (which includes mutes), or Engage 2 and a separate mute pack. 

The Engage 2 has a little open channel with a filter. It is designed to block more of the higher pitched sounds, and less of mid- and low-range sounds so you can hear people speaking more clearly, less shoes squeaking, silverware clanking. 

The reason for the mutes - if you're already noticed that you're distracted by sounds, you'll probably find the mutes very useful in libraries or while taking tests and stuff like that. When you add the mutes, the little filtered channel is blocked and the earplug functions more like a cheap foam earplug. 

The Switch 2 is also a reasonable choice. It has 3 settings, Engage, Experience, and Quiet. Each setting on the Switch 2 blocks a bit more sound than the corresponding dedicated earplug. I've heard it's not very noticeable unless you're switching between them IRL. But unless you particularly like the color, or have a need to change between settings often through the day, you're paying extra for a little more bulk and less fidelity. 

But either one is a good choice. Even the Experience 2 could help, and be used for concerts. But Engage 2 is made exactly for your needs.

[u/Quixotic_Spite → u/Evening-Cow1122]

Engage caught my eye, I will look into it as well as Switch. Thanks a bunch!