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2 HN users recommended this between 2017 and 2019, in 2 comments.
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2 HN users recommended this between 2017 and 2019, in 2 comments.
Each tall tick is one HN user's first recommendation. A short tick is the same user again. Click a tick to jump to the comment.
Noise-canceling headphones aren't as effective as passive noise blockers. If you don't want to wear earplugs all day, use the earmuffs meant for heavy machinery or shooting:
https://www.amazon.com/Ear-Defense-3000-Muffs-Earplugs/dp/B0...
They even sell some as pretty decent headphones:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U4A5RU
Re: comfort, you will have to try a few pairs to see which ones are best for you; most seem to be designed more for safety and maintaining a seal than for wearing all day without fatigue.
For voices you need passive sound isolation, not active noise cancelling. Try these: Howard Leight by Honeywell Sync Stereo MP3 Earmuff (1030110), Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004U4A5RU/
They also give off a very strong “I’m busy” vibe
If that’s still somehow not enough, wear these concurrently (this is great for planes too): Etymotic High-Fidelity Earplugs, ER20XS Standard Fit, 1 pair, Polybag Packaging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RM6Q9XW/
Also recommend the above with these foam tips for longer wear, I’ve done up to 16 hours with only a little discomfort: Shure EABKF1-10M Medium Foam Sleeves (10 Included/5 Pair) for E3c, E4c, E5c, E500PTH, i3c, i4c & SE Earphones (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015PN3W6/