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Finally, Adjustable Ear Plugs That Let You Mute Outside Noise
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Finally, Adjustable Ear Plugs That Let You Mute Outside Noise

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The world around us is full of distracting, irritating noise. Whether it’s a rock concert, a screaming baby on a plane, or just the general racket of a big city, sometimes we just want to tune it all out. Knops, a set of game-changing new ear plugs, will let you do exactly that.

Knops are not your average foam wedges. Modeled in the shape of a gramophone and fitted with gold and silver accents, the plugs are as visually appealing as a set of urBeats, and are just as practical. By simply turning the outer rims of Knops, they can be adjusted to one of 4 modes: clear sound, city noise, live music, or total isolation. This gives wearers the power to toggle their hearing as they please, protecting delicate ears from damage in loud environments. Indeed, they’re marketed as “the volume button for your ears.”

The team behind Knops is headed by engineer Arjen De Jong. He’s assisted by Koen Brouwer and Quinten Huigen, the founders of Thunderplugs, Europe’s most prolific brand of silicone ear plugs. Their production is currently hinged on a Kickstarter campaign, but seeing as they’ve already raised over $140 thousand, we could be seeing Knops on international shelves in the near future.

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John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harried husbands and wives, are going to be rejoicing. She won't have to listen to his snoring, and he won't have to listen to her nagging. Please be nice to me folks, I'm just having some fun, ok? :D

Cassie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? My kids can "Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Momma, Mommy, Mom, Mom..." to their little hearts' content and live to tell about it!

Benny Lava
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the level 1 option where "you can hear everything crystal clear at full volume". Apparently you need to wear ear plugs for that to happen...

Veronika Kuri
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would like to know if they're comfortable enough to sleep with them on.

Hans
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, such devices will soon surpass by hearing aids for those with hearing problems and for those without, which will do much more magic. http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/deep-learning-reinvents-the-hearing-aid is a read that I highly recommend!

fati_nateghi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so good for me.because when I want do my works، my mom speaks with me and say: hey my good girl come and help me in kitchen or you cant meet your boy friend:(

Lee
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a set of ear plugs with adjustable opening ends. If you really need to reduce noise, buy a set of high-quality ear plugs instead. They are significantly cheaper and easy to replace.

Tess
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would kill for this. I have severe sensory issues and misophonia, and live in a noisy apartment, which gives me bouts of rage.

Uno. playero
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

чаго это ток не придумуют окаянные........

Emre
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Metal up your a*s man! WTF is wrong with you between metal?

Autumn
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For someone who's noise sensitive this seems amazing to me. But the impracticality of their size and wearing them constantly makes me wonder about the what sort of problems they'd cause for your ear health, ear plugs worn semi regularly (such as sleeping) can already increase your chances of developing inner ear infections or tinnitus.

John L
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Harried husbands and wives, are going to be rejoicing. She won't have to listen to his snoring, and he won't have to listen to her nagging. Please be nice to me folks, I'm just having some fun, ok? :D

Cassie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? My kids can "Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom, Momma, Mommy, Mom, Mom..." to their little hearts' content and live to tell about it!

Benny Lava
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the level 1 option where "you can hear everything crystal clear at full volume". Apparently you need to wear ear plugs for that to happen...

Veronika Kuri
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would like to know if they're comfortable enough to sleep with them on.

Hans
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, such devices will soon surpass by hearing aids for those with hearing problems and for those without, which will do much more magic. http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/deep-learning-reinvents-the-hearing-aid is a read that I highly recommend!

fati_nateghi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so good for me.because when I want do my works، my mom speaks with me and say: hey my good girl come and help me in kitchen or you cant meet your boy friend:(

Lee
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is a set of ear plugs with adjustable opening ends. If you really need to reduce noise, buy a set of high-quality ear plugs instead. They are significantly cheaper and easy to replace.

Tess
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would kill for this. I have severe sensory issues and misophonia, and live in a noisy apartment, which gives me bouts of rage.

Uno. playero
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

чаго это ток не придумуют окаянные........

Emre
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Metal up your a*s man! WTF is wrong with you between metal?

Autumn
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For someone who's noise sensitive this seems amazing to me. But the impracticality of their size and wearing them constantly makes me wonder about the what sort of problems they'd cause for your ear health, ear plugs worn semi regularly (such as sleeping) can already increase your chances of developing inner ear infections or tinnitus.

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