Hey, I’m interested in tips/recommendations for improving my shopping experience when going into stores that have loud music playing. I don’t want to be unaware of my surroundings by not being able to hear at all, but the obnoxious levels to which many stores blast their (objectionably atrocious) music (as well as other loud/constant noise that is happening) is almost unbearable to me and really makes me not be able to think straight when I’m in the store. I’ve got my own task list and agenda, and when I can’t think about things clearly it really slows down my whole process.

I’m wondering if any of those decibel reducer ear plugs would be a viable option? I feel like I’ve seen those recommended a few times.

I’ve experimented by wearing noise cancelling earbuds before, which kind of worked, but this presented some level of unawareness that I didn’t like and also seems kind of rude in a way? There’s got to be a better solution.

Thanks for reading.

  • phantoEnglish
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    5 months ago

    I have some Loop Experience earplugs. I have them for migraine, and they are decently comfortable, and make things a bit more tolerable. I got them, and then saw that they have these new adjustable ones that let you set the filter level with a dial. Maybe them?

    They are pricey though. Also, I ordered black ones and got shiny purple…

    • technomad@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
      2·
      5 months ago

      Oof. I don’t know if I could pull off the shiny purple ones. Lol

      I got the engage ones in the clear black color, we’ll see how they do and if I get the right ones!

      • phantoEnglish
        2·
        5 months ago

        Here’s hoping you don’t get the purple! I can’t remember if pink was an option…

        • Lhianna@feddit.deEnglish
          1·
          5 months ago

          The pink ones are kinda translucent and barely visible for me. I don’t mind people seeing them so I might have a few different colors to match my outfit but in professional settings I usually wear the pink ones.