So when I first tried adaptive mode awhile ago I thought this is the dumbest thing ever. I can’t tell the difference between this and transparency mode.

Well I have been finishing my basement so often times I use airpods while working. I have custom tips that basically are earplugs so I use that when using the saw and the added benefit I get to listen to music.

Well I decided to give adaptive mode a chance again and I finally get it. It blocks all the white noise, and will dynamically lower and “loud” noise.

So you hitting a hammer? Nothing happens, the noise is filtered through unaffected. You running the table saw? You’ll almost immediately hear it lower in overall noise while keeping all other sound available to you.

I decided to go for a run with them in adaptive mode. It’s genius, all traffic white noise is lowered but you can still hear individual cars, foot steps, etc to stay alert.

I’ve completely removed transparency mode from my toggle and only use full NC and adaptive as you can hear people talking perfectly with it on.

I have no idea how it knows exactly what to pass through and what to block but it’s easily become my new favourite setting.

TLDR: It’s transparency mode that blocks white noise and extremely loud noises while allowing contextual sounds through.

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      1 year ago

      I’d imagine it’s this as well - certainly allows you to wear them longer but I wouldn’t call them ear plugs.

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          1 year ago

          Yeah 100% - they aren’t too expensive either which is nice. I think I remember them lasting like 6 to 9 months though so that’s probably why they are priced pretty well

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      1 year ago

      Comply are nice but don’t last very long. You can find foam ones that have a silicon cover on them. It’s like the best of both worlds – they mold to your ear canal but the silicon makes the foam last way longer. I found some on amazon

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        1 year ago

        Oh interesting, do you have a link? That sounds perfect, I have the Comply tips and the foam does start to come apart after awhile.