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Short version: what active hearing protection/noise cancelling in ear headphones do you use or recommend, and why?

One of the things i struggle with, without really realizing it, is sound. Theres specific sounds that are really upsetting and make me want to claw my spinal cord out of my neck, namely the sound of metal scraping ceramic. But other "normal" noise also puts a huge drain on my system, and i often dont realize this and just end up feeling exhausted and overwhelmed for no reason. Then when i plug my ears for some reason or another theres instant relief.

So im looking for some sort of (preferably in ear) solution to this issue. I dont really know where to start. I would like to have active protection against everything, that also lets voices through, but letting voices through should be togglable. Ive looked at active hearing protection and it seems to be divided into constant low thrumming sounds like machinery or short high amplitude sounds like gunshots.

I look at noise cancelling in-ear headphones and see a whole range of stuff but have no idea how to evaluate it. Given how expensive everything is, i would really rather buy one thing than try many different products.

My home has the following characteristics: constant construction from across the way, a roommate who listens to really loud music on her speakers and wont turn it down, dealing with hearing people having shouting arguments, traffic noises, etc.

Ideally these would also work for being out and about, but if i could just have some respite from these sounds in my home it would be really nice.

So, if you have used any active hearing protection or noise cancelling headphones you really like, could you tell me what they are and why you like them?

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[–] profgrumpypants@midwest.social 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Just a heads up that ANC cannot be worn eternally. I have used the really good ANC headphones, and the mediocre ones. I think you can get away with wearing the more expensive ones for longer, but they all sort of put pressure on your head. I like open-ear headphones, that allow me to participate with others while side-lining things I want to hear. I have also enjoyed silicone buds. Many wear ear-muffs to negate noises. I believe only ANC will lessen the music. Life is just really loud nowadays. Not sure of your budget, but truly you'd be fine grabbing the best at any range. $20/$50/$100/$200/$400

If you grab the cheaper stuff, try offsetting it with some of the other options available, as when one needs to be put down you can swap to another.

[–] AernaLingus@hexbear.net 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Just a heads up that ANC cannot be worn eternally.

I wear over-the-ear ANC headphones during nearly all my waking hours (and sometimes my sleeping ones, if I forget to take them off), but admittedly I'm a bit of an odd bird.

[–] lilypad@hexbear.net 2 points 3 days ago

What over ears do you use? (Also i have big ears... Would they work for big ears?) having something that is usable all day would be wonderful

You should buy whatever this person is using, stat!

(Hello, fellow any.)