Review of "smart" earplugs

Earplugs are no longer limited to their main function. Of course, they successfully compensate for the harmful effects of sounds. But a review of "smart" earplugs shows that these models have a number of other important properties.

The term "smart" earplugs itself hints at the fact that modern innovative technologies were used in their creation. The cost of such products is quite high. Their developers assure that it will be possible not only to isolate from extraneous sounds, but also to create an individual comfortable environment. Declared ability to extinguish:

• snore;
• sounds in neighboring apartments and houses;
• noises of passing vehicles;
• noises when moving a train or plane;
• loud music.

The principle of operation turns out to be the use of active noise cancellation. The microphone picks up sounds from outside. The processor processes these noises and recognizes their features. Thanks to a special algorithm, "anti-noise" are selected as efficiently and quickly as possible. A special speaker is responsible for their issuance.

But the system copes well with monotonous sounds, especially rhythmic ones. According to expert studies, modern samples are confidently working with sounds of various frequencies and loudness.

Electronic earplugs are usually used to help you sleep well. They are used both at home and in hotels, on long trips. Some devices are made with an alarm clock, which allows you to additionally insure against delays and save money. Along with this, some models can apply:

• divers - reduce the harmful effects of pressure drops, and at the same time eliminate the ingress of water into the ear canal;
• swimmers - also block the ingress of water without reducing audibility;
• motorcyclists, scooter, moped and ATV drivers - for better hearing protection;
• musicians - during professional and amateur performances, rehearsals;
• aircraft passengers - to prevent the ears feeling, which is common at high altitudes;
• ordinary people - most often they choose universal earplugs.

Many devices in the budget category have a foam rubber design. This technique copes well with its tasks. However, she is unable to last long. Rubber models have to be inserted deeply into the ear canals, which causes discomfort and sometimes causes health problems. Hard varieties of silicone are practical, while elastic ones are more comfortable, but relatively short-lived.

Long-lasting silicone sheet is characterized by increased mechanical rigidity. It's easy to clean. The advantage of silicone constructions is their convenience and absolute indifference to the effects of the environment. Silicone does not change its properties under the influence of sweat, earwax and gases contained in the atmosphere. Irritation of the skin, which is so common when using other low-quality materials, is also excluded.

The wax constructions are comfortable and anatomical. Their structure allows nothing to be pushed into the ear canal. Such models can be used many times. Yet quality will steadily deteriorate over time.

Hush Plugs is a great hypoallergenic device. Specially designed digital speakers make it easy to attach to the outside. Reliable protection against any noise above 25 dB is guaranteed. In addition to playing preset melodies, you can also use the alarm mode.

Bose Sleepbuds are similar in appearance to standard headphones. External sounds are blocked at the highest possible level. Just like in the previous model, playing melodies or using an alarm clock is realized. There are three different sizes; battery life is guaranteed up to 6 hours in a row. A number of particularly soothing sounds are provided.

Etymotic MusicPro Earplugs are also a good choice. But it's worth noting that the noise cancellation option doesn't work very well. Only the absence of cables helps to distinguish the product from ordinary headphones. The flakiness of a number of parts can also cause problems.

Kill Noise also deserves attention. In appearance, they are more similar to the stepped earplugs used by musicians. Using the slider, you can specify which sounds to skip. It is possible to configure to skip voices, phone calls. You can use two devices at the same time, or only one (to better control what is happening around).

Review of earplugs from Bose Sleepbuds in the video.