From Raves to Revision: The Earplugs That Have Your Back

Uni life is a wild mix, one week you're raving till 4 AM (or trying to), the next you’ve got three essays, a group project, and that 9AM lecture. Your ears, your focus - and your peace of mind - deserve some protection. Enter Loop Earplugs.

These are not your grandma’s foam plugs, oh no. Stylish, reusable, and designed to let you enjoy the moment and wake up without ear-ringing regrets, here’s why investing in Loop Earplugs is a brilliant move - especially with the exclusive 16% student discount you can bag yourself via TOTUM!

We’ve checked out two of their best, the Loop Quiet 2 and the Loop Experience 2 to give you our take on which ones are best-suited to university life...

Loop Quiet 2: Your go-to for sleep, study, or simply shutting out the uni halls chaos

You might think earplugs just block everything, but the Quiet 2 strikes a sweet balance. With an SNR of ~24 dB (that’s how much loud noise it can reduce under European regulation) they mellow the world enough that you can revise in peace, nap on the train, or try to sleep through noisy flatmates – but all without making you feel like you’e living in a bubble!

Some specific perks people love:

• Soft-touch medical-grade silicone ensures they stay comfy, even when lying on your side in bed.

• Multiple tip sizes (XS, S, M, L) means you can get a snug fit. If you’ve ever had cheap foam plugs constantly slip out you’ll appreciate this.

• Stylish design & handy case: they don’t look clunky, the carry case is keychain-friendly, so you won’t lose them between nights out and mornings in the library.

One student review summed it up brilliantly: “Quiet 2 finally hit the sweet spot: turning the volume down while keeping life sounding real.”

Loop Experience 2: For when the beat drops, but you still care about tomorrow’s hearing

If you’re more about concerts, festivals, gigs, or even studio-style listening, the Loop Experience 2 is designed with that in mind. It gives protection without turning music into a muddy mess. You’ll still feel that bass, hear the vocals clearly, and be able to chat with your friends - and your ears will thank you later!

Some standout bits:

• Noise reduction ~17 dB (SNR) while keeping sound crisp and clear. Enough to reduce risk at a loud gig, but not so much that you lose the vibe.

• Redesigned acoustic channel + better mesh/filter so sound quality is improved over older models, giving you improved clarity.

• Four tip sizes + a keychain case: again, fit matters. If they sit right, they stay comfortable through long gigs. Some users reported being able to wear them through an 8-hour festival (95-100 dB) and still feel okay - no ear-ache, no regret.

Why Loop Earplugs are a smart uni-investment

• Hearing health: Repeated exposure to loud noise (think gigs, pubs, clubs, engines, etc.) can lead to tinnitus or long-term damage. Investing early means fewer regrets later.

• Better focus & rest: With Quiet 2, you can study without distraction and sleep despite passing trains, snoring flatmates, or errant party noise.

• Reusable & sustainable: Rather than single use foam—Loop plugs are built to last, with replaceable tips and designs meant for frequent use.

• Stylish & discreet: Let’s be real: you’ll actually use them if they look good and are comfy. Loop gets that. They come in nice colourways, with keychain-cases, so they’re easy to carry.

Which is for you?

• Get the Quiet 2 if your priority is sleep, study, silencing everyday life when needed.

• Choose Experience 2 if you often find yourself in loud social or music settings and want hearing protection but don’t want to compromise on sound quality or fun.

Either way: they’re small cost, big return. Your ears will thank you after the exam period, not just during it.

So whether you’re heading out to a festival, studying into the early morning, or trying to catch those rare chunks of silence in a noisy flat - Loop Earplugs really do have your back.