{"product":{"product_id":"B0051U7W32","title":"Mack's Ultra Soft Foam Earplugs, 50 Pair - 33dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Ear Plugs for Sleeping, Snoring, Travel, Concerts, Studying, Loud Noise, Work","price":"8.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ilok-Z+6L._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32"},"comments":[{"body":"Living with roommates sucks, especially roommates with very different class/work/sleep schedules. Everyone suggesting 9-10 pm quiet time needs to get out of their morning person bubble. Everyone else suggesting that OP *go out*  every time they want to have a chill conversation with friends is also being unrealistic. For one, that's going to get really expensive. For another, OP has a right to use the living room they pay to rent, which is equally as strong as Roommate's right to sleep, so they *must* find a way to balance these rights. \r\n\r\nI say this as a very, very light sleeper. In a decade and a half of living with roommates, I have never come to a point of not being able to work it out, nor come to a point of putting my foot down and telling a roommate they couldn't use the living room at conversational volumes whenever I was sleeping. \r\n\r\nOP - maybe in the politest way possible, you can help your roommate explore some techniques to sleep better. White noise machine or fan, blackout curtains, eye mask, ear plugs. I would again politely encourage your roommate to at least *try*  ear plugs for a week. I recommend the Mack's 32 dB - they are small and squishy enough to comfortably sleep on even for a side sleeper (33 dB are quite a bit bigger) and you can still hear a nearby alarm through them, though they block out background noise. Here is an Amazon link:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_99exDbNDEE7RA","subreddit_name":"AmItheAsshole","author":"dontforgetpants"},{"body":"I don't know how to solve your neighbor problem, but I would highly recommend investing in some earplugs:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32 \r\n\r\nI live near a fairly  major city street where a motorcycle shop moved in. These things, and a white noise generator,  have been lifesavers.  (At least for me, it was the relative quiet to 90Db motorcycle engine with a radio that would wake me up. This combination dulls it.)","subreddit_name":"RedditForGrownups","author":"techie1980"},{"body":"I no longer travel without foam earplugs. They have got me to sleep in environments where I could not without them. Screaming weans....no problems. \"Naaaaa naaa naaa naaa\" hen party groups....blocked. Groups of wee dicks drinking buckfast....ignored.\r\n\r\nI have them in every bag I am likely to travel with including my laptop bag and holdall.\r\n\r\nI buy these fuckers in bulk...\r\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Macks-Ultra-Ear-Plugs-Pair/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=mack+earplugs\u0026amp;qid=1562693184\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sr=8-4","subreddit_name":"glasgow","author":"FidgetTheMidget"},{"body":"Seriously this is good advice in the short term.\r\n\r\nI snore like a freight train. My partner wears [these earplugs](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Macks-Unisexs-Ultra-Plugs-Beige/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1MHTT93691MPM\u0026amp;keywords=macks+earplugs+for+sleep\u0026amp;qid=1568398881\u0026amp;s=gateway\u0026amp;sprefix=macks+earplugs%2Caps%2C143\u0026amp;sr=8-5) every night for about 10 years now and has not had one problem with ear infections or my snoring. I am a very big dude, I can apparently make a lot of noise while snoring and now my partner enjoys uninterrupted sleep.\r\n\r\nI also wear these earplugs when travelling. No other earplugs come close to the quiet. One evening a car was set on fire not 20 feet from my hotel window. Fire engines, with sirens etc. Apparently the owner was running around screaming in his underwear. I slept through the entire spectacle thanks to these babies.\r\n\r\nYour story sucks. I feel sorry for you and those dugs.","subreddit_name":"glasgow","author":"FidgetTheMidget"},{"body":"It sounds like he's a great tenant other than the occasional noise at night.\r\n\r\nYou want an easy solution?\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=Ear+plugs\u0026amp;qid=1575461568\u0026amp;sr=8-3\r\n\r\nI'm completely serious. My wife snores and likes to watch TV late in bed, but I can put earplugs in and I sleep like a baby.\r\n\r\nThis really could be a problem with an $8.99 solution.","subreddit_name":"Landlord","author":"galendiettinger"},{"body":"I am a very light sleeper and my apartment is one of those old ones with wood tiling where I can clearly hear the neighbors talking in the shower or when they wake up upstairs to get a drink at night, I'd happily recommend [these](https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32) earplugs.","subreddit_name":"sanfrancisco","author":"britishfloppa"},{"body":"I know this is something I can search about online (and I will) but I trust y'alls judgement and was curious what sort of earplugs you wear at shows? \r\n\r\nI'm hoping on increasing the volume of shows I go to post-vax and as venues continue to open back up. I used to just use [foam ones like this](https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=zg_bs_3779871_4?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;refRID=E7R3XQCKC7SH378G8SPC) but feel like there are probably better ones to consider, maybe?","subreddit_name":"indieheads","author":"coldbrewcrew"},{"body":"Like another person said, get Flux.  Also use Nightshift if you have an iphone.  There is an app for androids that does the same thing.  You can also get blue light filtering glasses.\r\n\r\nAnother thing to do is meditate for 5 mins or so before you sleep.  You can just lie down and concentrate on your breath, try practicing with the mindful app.  This is optional but meditation really has improved my quality of life.  \r\n\r\nAlso, make sure that your room is as dark as possible and that you aren't being bothered by sounds.  If I am in a noisy area I always wear earplugs that can be found cheaply on amazon. I use [these](https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ear-Care-Ultra-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1495596546\u0026amp;sr=8-3\u0026amp;keywords=ear+plugs) and they are perfect. \r\n\r\nYou want your room to be a cave.  Think cool, dark, and quiet.  Distraction is the enemy and if you have insomnia I'm guessing that your mind wanders a lot.  Get more exercise during the day and be more active if you aren't tired by sleepytime.\r\n\r\nAlso, don't drink caffeine less than 6 hours before you sleep.  \r\n\r\nHope this helps you man. ","subreddit_name":"milliondollarextreme","author":"MrSterlock"},{"body":"Fucking idiots. \r\n\r\nLook into buying earplugs. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes where you're bound to find a brand that fits your ears comfortably for 9 hours. That will take care of any issues you have with sleep and concentration at least. Otherwise, use headphones to watch TV.\r\n\r\n[Mack's Earplugs](https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=G58X7I3XY0YR\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=macks+ultra+soft+earplugs\u0026amp;qid=1602799315\u0026amp;s=hpc\u0026amp;sprefix=macks+ultra%2Chpc%2C213\u0026amp;sr=1-1-spons\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQ0xWS1E4Vjg2S1YxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTg4NDU3MTNWUk9QUjBOTE1URyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTg0MTUxMzczVEFTRlRKTkJISSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=)","subreddit_name":"badroommates","author":"CGuitar_est"},{"body":"Would these help?  I haven't tried them but they get good reviews\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=sr\\_1\\_6?crid=1FIMQEN6ZROQP\u0026amp;dchild=1\u0026amp;keywords=ear+noise+protection\u0026amp;qid=1624471664\u0026amp;sprefix=ear+noi%2Caps%2C546\u0026amp;sr=8-6","subreddit_name":"irvine","author":"charmed2"},{"body":"I second the earplugs suggestion if it's waking u you up at night. I always recommend [these](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_7VASGZSJZ24NN6F0GC8H). If you have an alarm clock or phone alarm nearby you can still hear it, but it's great for noises happening off in the distance like sirens and motorcycles etc.","subreddit_name":"washingtondc","author":"dontforgetpants"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0051U7W32/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_AMFbGbDJTEEQT\r\n\r\nI used Macs when I was in the navy. It helped me sleep with jets taking off overhead, gunfire, and people talking. They are comfortable and i wore a different pair every couple days. Ive tried them all and these are the best.","subreddit_name":"BuyItForLife","author":"longboarder116"},{"body":"Soooo my husband recently bought a couple packs of [earplugs](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0051U7W32/) on Amazon. I thought he was crazy until we were driving home last night, and LO was scream-crying continuously, refusing all pacifiers/toys/bottle (happens when he gets overstimulated and overtired). We tried the earplugs and the relief was REAL. You can still hear everything through the earplugs, but it's muffled so you don't lose your mind. You can also use them to trade shifts at night between you and your SO, so that at least one of you can get some rest. Highly recommend.\r\n\r\n(Note - I am not saying you should use them to ignore your LO's cries entirely. But we all know there are times when there is really no need to hear it at full volume...)","subreddit_name":"beyondthebump","author":"60minute"},{"body":"I would highly reccomd these ones since they are very cheap and alsonhas like 40 000 reviews with average rating of almost 5 stars.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32?crid=2JU5PLWR4QG28\u0026amp;keywords=earplugs\u0026amp;qid=1669125798\u0026amp;refinements=p_72%3A1248903011\u0026amp;rnid=1248901011\u0026amp;s=hpc\u0026amp;sprefix=earplugs%2Caps%2C271\u0026amp;sr=1-3\u0026amp;linkCode=ll1\u0026amp;tag=gs453-20\u0026amp;linkId=f88e10ec5f5a89bf0b6fe74aa7c47eb2\u0026amp;language=en_US\u0026amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl","subreddit_name":"Entrepreneur","author":"Gugenss"},{"body":"\u0026gt; I know their jokes are well meaning, but I’d like to have less visible ear plugs.\r\n\r\nCan you put some tape over the earplugs that matches your skin color? The thing is, it doesn't have to be imperceptible, but anything that's coded as \"medical\" colored people are gonna be less likely to comment on. I imagine the pair you have now are some bright color? They're designed to be bright so that people know you have them in. \r\n\r\nAnyway--you might try these. \r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft-Foam-Earplugs/dp/B0051U7W32","subreddit_name":"neurodiversity","author":"shitty_writer_prob"}]}