Loop Experience Plus Review: Stylish, Revolutionary Earplugs

In recent years, as hearing loss among modern people has become a growing concern, earplugs are gaining a lot of attention.

The “Loop Experience Plus“ reviewed here looks less like an earplug and more like an accessory, and I was personally very surprised by how remarkably clear the sound remains even while being reduced.

So, I will be writing down the pros and cons of the “Loop Experience Plus”, as well as who it is recommended for.

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Official website for “Loop Experience Plus“ is available here

Basic Information on Loop Experience Plus

Loop Experience Plus Package Contents

Loop Experience Plus Design and Appearance

Also, it looks like the standard version offers an even wider variety of colors to choose from compared to the Plus, so please check the official website for details!

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Actual Usability

Sound Quality… Quite clear! However, resonance and power feel a bit lacking

My first honest impression regarding sound quality is, “Even with the volume turned down this much, the sound is still clearly audible.“
The noise isolation is just right, and there is a clear difference in the surrounding ambient noise when wearing them versus when not wearing them.
It feels as though the earplugs are selecting which sounds to pick up.

However, the resonance, power, and depth of the sound are, frankly, lost a little bit.

I tried listening to various types of music and felt that performance varies quite a bit depending on the genre.
Pop music is handled relatively well, and songs where human vocals are prominently brought to the front generally sound good.

Conversely, I felt they are unsuited for music that heavily utilizes high and low frequencies, such as rock or metal, or music where instruments are the main focus.

If you find concert volumes too loud and tiring, we recommend giving these a try!

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Sound Isolation: Moderately Reduces Noise to a Certain Degree

First of all, the “Loop Experience Plus” is not a product aimed at complete sound isolation; its goal is to reduce surrounding noise while prioritizing sound quality.
Therefore, it is not recommended for those looking for complete sound isolation, nor is the product designed for that purpose in the first place.

In terms of numerical values, sound isolation is 18dB, and attaching the Loop Mute reduces sound by 23dB.

For example, according to the Japan Noise Research Institute, 70dB is described as “quite loud. Normal conversation is impossible without speaking in a very loud voice. Inside a noisy office,” while 50dB is “normal conversation is possible. Inside a quiet office,” so even a reduction of around 20dB shows that surrounding sounds are significantly reduced.

Also, for those who want earplugs with slightly higher sound isolation, earplugs specialized for daily use, or earplugs for sleeping, why not consider other Loop products?

A Wide Variety of Ear Tips!

The standard version comes with silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L) only, but the Plus version additionally comes with foam ear tips (S, M, L).

Stylish Design!

They have such high design quality you would never guess they are earplugs.

Unlike conventional earplugs, they are very stylish and cause much less of a muffled, closed-off feeling than standard ones.

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So light you’ll forget you’re wearing them!

The ‘Loop Experience Plus’ units are extremely light at just 1.0g per ear.

Furthermore, they are incredibly light at only 6.6g including the case.
Since a 500-yen coin weighs about 7.0g, they are actually lighter than a 500-yen coin!

So small that they’re easy to lose

As you can see from the photo above, once placed in the case, they are smaller than an eraser.
Weighing slightly less than a 500-yen coin and measuring just a bit larger than one, they’re practically like a 500-yen coin itself!

Because they are so compact, you can carry them anywhere without them being bulky.

Conclusion

A True Revolutionary in the Earplug World!

The “Loop Experience Plus” completely shatters conventional images of earplugs in terms of both design and functionality.
We were amazed by its cool appearance, which could almost be called an accessory, as well as its clear sound quality and well-balanced sound attenuation.
At the same time, it is ultra-lightweight and compact, making it virtually flawless.

Additionally, it appears that Loop offers a variety of other products such as the standard earplugs for live music, “Loop Experience”, and earplugs for travel, so be sure to check them out on this occasion!

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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.