Mastodawn

Does anyone know if there's a type of earplugs that can reduce the noise without amplifying your own voice? I don't really care about sound quality for this, I just want to be able to have a conversation in a bar without freaking out at the end of the night. (I don't have many alternative places to socialise in my area that aren't super loud unfortunately.)

Any suggestions?

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Microplastics101 Mar 8

@dinobelbo @autistics @actuallyadhd Maybe there are better opinions but industrial ear protection is aimed to allow voice through and dampen other noise. even just foam plugs.

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Dino Belbo Mar 8

@Microplastics101 @autistics @actuallyadhd

My problem is *my own* voice. When I'm wearing earplugs and talk it always sounds like I'm shouting. I need something that dampens outside sounds without amplifying my own.

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Microplastics101 Mar 8

@dinobelbo @autistics @actuallyadhd Thats tougher. i wind up speaking quieter which annoys other people 😁 There must be a noise canceling tech thats adjustable. ill be interested to hear whats out there. industry normaly just tries to save your hearing while allowing communication in noisy environments. subtle is not on the agenda.

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Dino Belbo Mar 8

@Microplastics101 @autistics @actuallyadhd

That's exactly what happens to me. Last night I almost ended up fighting with my partner: "Speak louder FFS" "I can't with my plugs on, this is as loud as I can get!"
Then I gave up, took the earplugs off for the next hour, enjoyed *some* conversation and eventually came home that I was very nervous.

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Microplastics101

@dinobelbo @autistics @actuallyadhd must be a small noise meter that can give a visual of how loud you are in a given environment. if not its a great business idea 😁

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Dino Belbo Mar 9

@Microplastics101 @autistics @actuallyadhd

Eh, I'm under the impression that (neurotypical) people in this country actually like to be drowned in noise. They have a weird approach to socialisation.