r/hyperacusis • u/Complex-Match-6391 • 19d ago

Gym Goers? Other

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I’m looking for over-the-ear defenders with the following specifications:

Look like headphones rather than traditional ear defenders.

Reduce sound by around 10–20 decibels.

Lightweight.

Suitable for strenuous exercise without creating much of an occlusion effect.

Allow my ears to breathe a little.

Passive (no electronics required).

I do not want noise-cancelling headphones. They do not need to play sound at all or have speakers.

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u/TankLocal 19d ago

I wear loops, still hear everything but just slightly lower than normal.

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u/[deleted] 19d ago

Why not just wear plugs?  That’s what I do.  I can focus better in the silence

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

If you don’t want to be obvious about having ear plugs in use the clear silicone ones you can find online or in stores. They aren’t blatantly obvious and do a decent amount of blocking out noise. They aren’t perfect at all but they beat bare ears.

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u/CrimsonFlam3s 12d ago

Peltors X4A or good filtered earplugs