Sometimes my office can get loud especially when people have “spirited” conversations. It doesn’t help when I need to be in meetings while others are loud. But, at times, I would need to listen into their chats in case it involves me. This is when I use the Loop earplugs along with the Shokz and it works quite well. I can concentrate on my call or my work but still be able to pay attention to other’s conversations if I need to.