Calmer® Extra is an ear plug alternative that reduces stress from noise whilst allowing you to control the volume. Unlike regular earplugs that muffle sound, Calmer Extra are hollow which means you still hear everything clearly. This version comes with extra push-in filters so you can control the volume. You can select between no volume reduction (without filter) or -10dB (with filter).
Wear Calmer Extra in your ears whenever you are in a noisy place to reduce stress and feel more relaxed. You still hear everything clearly, which means most people forget they are wearing them.
Calmer are life-changing for millions of people who are noise sensitive but the technology benefits everyone. Wear Calmer Extra in any noisy environment and you won't believe how calm and relaxed you feel all day/night long.
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I spend my workday in a room with eight toddlers, the noise overwhelms me incredibly. My co worker was AMAZED today at how calm I was with these in! (Pun intended).
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"I can honestly say they help me a lot in classrooms, assemblies, out and about and in noisy places. They lessen the harsh noises and enable me to focus on the things I want to hear, like holding a conversation.”
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"I use mine at work. Takes the harshness from the office noise, can still talk and hear conversations and be on the phone."
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"They are sooooooo good. I love them. I can barely feel them. Plus they really help with sounds I don't like.”
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"I have ADHD and my Calmers have been a game changer! Would definitely recommend!”
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"These actually help! Such a subtle thing, but when I put them on, my body instantly relaxes a couple of notches down.”
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A Range of Colours
Choose a Calmer colour to suit you: The transparent version for a subtle almost invisible look, the nude range that blends with your skin tone or our calming pastel options.
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My partner has had multiple head injuries causing real bad sound sensitivity. These things genuinely help so much at reducing his overall fatigue. He would reccomend these to anyone with similar issues. So would i.
La verdad es que me siento más relajada frente a los ruidos externos.
El filtro atenúa un poco el ruido que llega y no entra con tanta dureza al oído. Puedo trabajar con ellos perfectamente e interactuar con la gente que tengo alrededor.
La talla mini no me venía bien a pesar de tener los conductos estrechos así que pedí un Carmen normal y le acoplé el filtro. Estupendo.
Voy a adquirir repuestos de filtros ya que quiero probar el de mayor atenuacion.
For some reason the fit is too small. I believe was shipped to me the Small size, even tho I marked Large. The item simply don’t work.
I had a few calmers and decided to try the calmer extra for a bit of noise reduction. I love how this works without occlusion. I still can hear and speak normally but without the head sound.
I've been taking this everywhere with me; for work, for the gym, and or noisy stores/restaurants. It's really helped maintain my mood and minimize unnecessary anxiety that comes with irritating noise. Highly recommend purchasing the mini container and not the black pouch that comes free. The black pouch sheds, at first I thought there was someone else's ear or nose hair inside the packaging which was really off-putting. But I rationalized that the package was sealed therefore it's theoretically tamper proof...right? Anyways just get the mini container.
Overall calmer experience is great, I but the 10dB d'amener in when I need focus/will not be conversing. The mini calmer as is helps in social settings. Minor inconvenience of I have to switch back and forth though but that's why I carry the container key chain.
Visually the mini is pretty much hidden behind my ear. The 'nude' colour match is ok, it's a lot more yellow than on the packaging. Why do yellow?? The design makes it easy to take out so I don't have to stress about it being stuck in my ear. Enjoy!
Since the mini size is the only size Flare produces that really fits my ears comfortably I am very happy that the Extra is now an option for the Calmer Mini. It is working well to lower the outdoor summer cicada and cricket, and traffic, noise so I can enjoy having my windows open on nice days.
Super il m’aide beaucoup au quotidien pour la misophonie
They dont hurt my ears, can hear everything but they do take the edge of a little.
I'm disappointed. I have been using regular "Calmer" plugs for a long time now and they are always in my pocket. I did not find these new ones to be useful at all. They feel like regular earplugs except they don't fit very well.
I ordered the same size that I've been using. If I could return them I would.
I use my Flares when vending at events or in large crowds, even at concerts, and I like being able to choose how much dampening I need with the additional bit that I can take in or out. But moreso I like that Flares maintain clarity! Rather than a full ear plug its more like a drum mute. I've tried other products in different styles and brands and I prefer the clarity of Flares; I can still be immersed in my environment without the stress of the noise getting to me. Highly recommend.
The strain bit seems to work fine, however, I can't say I notice a huge reduction in noise volume with the inserts in.
I am not sure id my expectations were unrealistic but these ear plugs with the inserts dont dampen enough sound
Love them, it is a subtle difference but means I can tolerate so much more. They flatten the noise enough that I can tune stuff out without losing any situational awareness.
I don't love the plus inserts though, I find they give me the occluded feeling of earplugs which is exactly what I don't want from these
This upgrade was reccomended to me by a close friend and it’s the best decision i made in a while. will be buying more!
It works sorta okay. But i found it to be a little painful in one of my ears but thats probably my own ear issue and not the producy
Good product if it's the smaller sounds that bother you. They didn't fit really well into my ears and got sent another size for free, that was very kind!
Work very well and really help
Works great but with the insides in is harde to understand people stond you
I'm using them since a few days and it changes life ! I have a huge sensibility and noise or sound can really attack my ears like ****. The calmers didn't really reduce sounds a lot but they made them softer. I can heard without stressing my ears and it makes me feel more relaxe and rest. As an autistic person, I have to deal with the new feeling in the ears because the calmers aren't like earpods, you can't put them inside the ears but it's confortable and stay still. Just harder time to time and mostly at the end of the day. But it's only because of my autism and huge sensibility. For other, I'm sure people can forget they put them. Thanks ! With calmer I feel less disconnected from real world and I can have more conversation with people during day ❤️.
I am very disappointed they do not work for me. I've asked for a refund but I am still waiting for an answer.
It had me a little too chill while at work
These have drastically reduced my sensitivity to noise.
They are exactly what I needed. They help me focus-are so comfortable o forget I’m wearing them daily and will
Be testing them. On a long haul
Flight tomorrow. I feel
Confident that they will ease the stress
I'm very happy with these. I was worried that the 10db reduction would be too much, but its great. I wouldn't mind a little more! Easy to hear everything around me still.
I started looking at calmer earbuds after my therapist and I came to the conclusion that I have very sensitive ears. What I thought was social anxiety is more so an aversion to noisy spaces. Just the first week with these calmer extra buds has been great. As soon as I put them in, sounds are dampened and slightly softer. I am way more focused during group conversations and feel less like a nervous mouse when I’m in crowded spaces lol. If I’m talking or eating the buds wiggle out a little bit so I just make sure to push them in every so often. The hole thru the middle makes my voice sound natural in my head, so I usually forget I’m wearing them. I couldn’t be happier with my choice, and they come in a nice little bag! I’ve yet to need the extra insert for the middle, but it’s good to know I have an option for extra sound protection.
Yes fits nice and really good I have tinnitus and sometimes I don’t hear some things but they help
I love my Calmers. They take the edge off, but also allows me to still hear what is happening in my class.
I just got them and put them in. I like having the options of the "extra". I have Loops as well, to me, it goes like this:
Normal hearing: everything is too much, except myself - that's fine.
Level 1: Calmer by itself - takes the edges off with no/very little hearing myself, talking feels normal
Level 2: Calmer with Extra inserts - slightly more muted but clear, a little bit more hearing myself, talking is a little weird
Level 3: Loops - even more muted but still can hear clearly, a lot of hearing myself, talking is painful
Level 4: foam earplugs - very externally quiet (not silent) but way too much hearing myself, can not talk without too much pain (sleep/with headphones only)
Note: I have autism, adhd, hearing loss, hearing sensitivites (depends on frequency), and auditory processing disorder.
Bonus, these fit in with the loops in their case.
These help and do not feel weird. Seem easy to clean as well.
Con: very small and might be easy to lose, especially the "extra" part.
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The very first Flare products came to life at our first Flare HQ – a garage in our founders garden. As a small team of three we designed and built our first loudspeakers and provided PA for gigs and festivals.
It wasn’t long before we ran out of space...
