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Because if you can’t beat ’em, mute ’em.

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Promising review: "These squares actually work fairly well, I don't hear as much noise from my neighbors upstairs. They are a bit smaller than I would like because working over my head is a bit hard but the noise reduction is worth the complaint." —Re

Get an 18-pack from Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors).

The earplugs also come with a carrying case and eight different ear tips (XS–L) to ensure the perfect fit.

Promising review: "Light and doesn't block out the important stuff. I use these at all concerts as I like to be as close to the stage as possible. Fit great and doesn't muffle the music or vocals. No more ringing in my ears after a show!! I've slept in them as well when my neighbors were too loud. Comfortable to sleep in as well." —Jacob L. Wright

Get them from Amazon for $34.95+ (available in six colors). A super-soft silicone version is also available for $24.95 (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I bought these for my bedroom because we have noisy neighbors behind us. Obviously no curtain can be completely noise blocking, but I have noticed these definitely help muffle the sounds from the outside. They are definitely light blocking as well. I need to order some more of these!" —Hayley's Home & Horizon

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $17.81+ (available in lots of sizes and colors).

Promising reviews: "I have used these since they came in! First test was having her wear them while the neighbors ran a wood chipper for a week, the headphones were fabulous! She then wore them at Disneyland through the queues, fireworks and shows And even took long naps wearing them! They made our vacation so easy! As far as I could tell she couldn’t hear a peep! They are easily adjustable by one person. Cute color band, and easily washable. I highly recommend these for your baby or toddler." —Amazon Customer

Get them from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in nine colors).

The loops on this machine include White Noise, Fan, Ocean, Rain, Stream and Summer Night, which you can set with a 15-, 30-, or 60-minute auto off timer.

Promising reviews: "Perfect for our noise floor in the dorm! Helps my roommate and I to fall asleep and sleep soundly. We love the nature sounds in addition to the classic white noise. The loop doesn’t bother us, but is slightly more noticeable on the 'night sounds' one with chirping, but it’s not bothersome. Overall, such a great purchase!" —becky

"I've been struggling to sleep for a while, with noisy neighbors and roommates always making loud sounds the second I'm finally asleep. This sound machine is slim, stylish, and the sounds are perfect! You can't even hear them looping, which is always the hardest part of relaxing with a sound machine on. The timer is very convenient for when you just want the machine to help you fall asleep but not run all night. My favorite is the Night setting, which is the sound of crickets. Super soothing." —FruitonBottom

Promising reviews: "I didn’t expect to love this so much! It’s sitting on a small table in my living room and helps block the sounds from loud neighbors. I sleep better with it on too. The volume control is really helpful to turn up at night and turn down while watching TV. The compact size makes it great for my next trip." —Tiffany

"Love how there are different sounds and you can easily control the volume to customize the sound you prefer. I use it in the setting that sounds like brown noise on max volume when I sleep to avoid being woken up by loud upstairs neighbors. This little machine is great! Love how it’s also portable and you can plug it literally into any outlet and easily travel with it." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (also available in multipacks).

Promising review: "Soundproofing! Neighbors? What neighbors? 😄 I ordered a two-pack of this product to replace older foam weatherstripping on my apartment door. I tested for drafts after installation and there were none. What I wasn't expecting was just how sound proofing the product is. This morning I felt my floor shaking without hearing anything-- it was the neighbors stomping on the stairs. I normally hear their doors, talking, and footsteps but not anymore! It's wonderful. Love this product. 15/10 my neighbors are on mute forever." —This Girl

Get it from Amazon for $6.97+ (available in three sizes and four colors). 

Promising reviews: "This was super easy (about two minutes total) to install. It doesn’t interfere with the door closing at all, blocks the draft that was coming in the door, and definitely cuts down on the noise coming through my apartment door from the hallway. My neighbor has a couple of small children who are often quite loud on their way down the hall and my unit is right by the elevator. It’s all very muffled now and hardly noticeable. A great product well worth the money!" —AnnaMay Be

"This thing is awesome. Bought it to block smoke smell from our apartment hallway and it works, 10/10. Also blocks a decent amount of sound too (neighbor’s dog barks a LOT sometimes and we can barely hear it now!) Definitely recommend." —Anonymous

It's me. I'm the pickiest sound snob on anyone's list, and I literally gave away my other headphones because these are SUPERIOR IN EVERY WAY. As someone who uses sound-cancelling, over-the-ear headphones for 40+ hours a week for work, I can assure you I know my stuff, and these outperform whatever brand you're considering. (Yes. Even that one.)

And yes, the sound cancelling is impeccable. Bye-bye neighbor noise nonsense. 

Promising reviews: "Undeniably expensive; undeniably worth it. Gorgeous sound quality, and I love the auto-off when I remove the headphones the batter lasts a full day or more between charges. Update: I just sat through my neighbors lighting off about 100 fireworks and never heard any of it. These are definitely worth the money." —Kimmi

Get them from Amazon for $399.99+ (available in five colors)

Promising reviews: "This stuff is great. I was just giving it a blind “go for it” when trying to find something to help insulate and sound deaden the metal in a bus we converted. It helped a ton! Knocking on the metal before and after is totally different. The 'knock' is very muffled now. I sanded in between coats…don’t do that. Lol. The 'balls/spheres' are supposed to remain spheres in order to insulate properly. I highly recommend! 👍👍" —Caro L

"Mixes well and has helped with sound and heating/cooling in the rooms I have added it to the paint. Like the texture it leaves on the walls." —Jamesrie

Get it from Amazon for $15.95+ (available in six sizes).

Promising review: "I love this! It is very calming, has timing synced to color change for breathing in, holding it, and breathing out. The colors are as pictured, and I think the brightness is perfect, particularly for the size." —Britt

Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three other styles).

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