(Part 2) Best hearing protection equipment according to redditors
We found 607 Reddit comments discussing the best hearing protection equipment. We ranked the 122 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
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You might also try over-the-ear hearing protectors, like you might wear to operate a lawn mower or operate heavy equipment.
I usually advocate for cheap, disposable foam earplugs (I keep a small pack of these in my laptop bag in fact) but if you have some damage to your ear, jamming something in there might possibly cause problems of its own. So going over-the-ear is the safer path.
Cheap: 26dB @ $7 USD
Good: 31dB @ $15 USD
You said you are in Buenos Aires, so I'm sure you'll know better places to purchase than Amazon US.
These are just examples...
I’d much rather go for the 3M EEP-100. 27 NRR capable out the box with the right ear piece and upgradable to 30 NRR. Same price too.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-PELTOR-Electronic-Earplug-EEP-100/dp/B07P8YDBZD
I’ve been meaning to write a full review on these but I’ll give a short snippet on how they are:
For those of you saying Amazon... Primeday is a scam. They were $143.54 as of July 1. They raised the price back up for Prime Day, the 20% off is ~the same price pre-Prime Day.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/EEP-100-Rechargeable-Construction-Manufacturing-Maintenance/product/B07P8YDBZD?utm_campaign=chrome_ext&utm_medium=camelizer
If you are interested in dipping your toe into in-ear electronic protection, I would recommend starting with the EEP-100 for ~$144. The included foam tips will get you 27 NRR and you can increase that to 30 NRR with replacement tips at ~$21 for 10 pairs.
I have the EEP-100 and use them outdoors with the 27 NRR tips and am very pleased with their performance. I am using them to replace Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic over ears. My biggest complaint with over ears is when I shoot a rifle my cheek weld will break the seal. I would resort to foam plugs under the impact sports and then turn them all the way up. This was uncomfortable for extended range trips and I still had to talk loud/ yell to range buddies.
With the EEP-100 I can keep them in ear at a good volume and not break the seal from cheek weld on a rifle. Outdoors they work perfectly and I don’t notice any discomfort from extended range time and the 27 NRR allowing too much noise in.
I plan to use these with centerfire suppressed rifles as soon as my cans clear. I will probably bump down to the 23 NRR tips in that case as I won’t need much to stop the remainder of the sound with the suppressed rifle. Even dry firing and racking and dropping bolts/slides the EEP-100 will pick that up and gate that noise. Pretty impressive.
Your use case may be different, but the price to performance for me is perfect.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P8YDBZD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_R.7GDb3XZWK9X
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-PELTOR-Electronic-Earplug-EEP-100/?N=5002385+3290080241&rt=rud
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AEY4RRO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Zc8GDb2PT8MZY
Electronic ear muffs are great. It's hard to beat the Howard Leight Impact Sport for the money, but they gave me a headache after wearing them all day at matches. I use custom molded plugs and a set of MSA Sordin's now and they're well worth the $$$ for me.
As far as eye pro, it really depends on what kind of shooting you do. A decent set of glasses with 3-5 interchangeable lenses is really nice to have.
$135.10 (before tax)
$169at amazon for prime day. As mentioned by u/guacamoleburger below, these also do not include the 30NRR tips, only 27s​
Edit: wasn't logged in, you save an additional 20% in cart if you have prime. Might need to pick up a pair for hunting
I don't know about the other stuff, but DEFINITELY take some ear protection. They make them in kids' sizes, like these. We had to leave a Lady Tigers' game early because it was too loud for my 4yo son, and the Grizzlies will be exponentially louder.
I took my son at 7 years old to a Babymetal concert in seated area. Assuming an indoor concert, Just bring some good ear plugs (not the cheap foam ones), something like this or this in addition to this (yes both plugs and headphones). It can be VERY LOUD, and painful for young kids especially without proper ear protection. If it's a festival, then just headphones are probably adequate.
Once you have that, they will have a good time. I wouldn't take them on the floor though, unless you're near the back or sides because there can be some big crushes going on at times near the middle and front.
It's the same principal as any weighted pad/blanket. Pressure all around and down, like being held in a hug kinda.
My daughter loves a weighted blanket to sleep, and when she's in a meltdown, but didn't like a weighted vest. They're expensive, so if you have the option of trying one out (we borrowed one from the school for a weekend) before investing, do so.
My kiddo has headphones in every color as well as some we've personalized with jewels/fake fur. She sees them as an accessory like any other she'd wear (she's 12).
She also has lots of bite necklaces in fun shapes/colors.
https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Reduction-Protection-Defenders-Resistant/dp/B07MR3FFY1/
I have these for my indoor range, the included little bag is perfect for these and safety glasses. Unless you go up to fancy noise cancellation ear protection, these (one ones like it) are perfectly adequate.
To echo what others have said if you can install longer screws into the doors this will make them harder to kick in (I have found most contractors cut corners here). Good job sending her back with an AR-15 I personally believe that in a barricade situation or for home defence situation in general they are just about the perfect guns!
Just a random aside about the rifle, make sure it has a light and a Red Dot of some sort attached (preferable an AimPoint since they are always on) for ease of use and target identification. Generally I recommend that people load their AR's with MK262 Mod1 77gr ammo if they have a 1:7 twist this is an absolutely devastating round and much more effective than 55gr ammo IMHO.
Finally if you have it electronic ear pro is great for home defence situations, I personally do not like Howard Leight's as I have seen too many break with actual use. Lowest end I suggest are Peltor's made by 3M with my favorites being MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X's (these are used by special forces) they actually amplify your hearing so you can hear people walking around and they still protect your hearing in the event of shots fired.
I am very glad your daughter is safe and it sounds like you have her well taken care of, keep up the good work!!!!
IMI MK262 Mod 1 Ammo
SureFire Scout Light
MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X's
Peltor Tactical Sport
We've brought our son (then two, now five) with us to matches. It's perfectly safe.
I will say that we use kids ear protection to reduce the crowd noise which scares him a bit when goals are scored. Here is an example for $12
>Electronic muffs are fine no matter what.
Uh, no. Most electronic muffs on the market have a lower NRR than their non-electronic counterparts, meaning they provide less noise reduction and therefore less hearing protection. That fact alone means there are situations where electronic muffs will be the inferior choice.
A popular electronic muffs like Howard Leight Impact Sports only have a NRR of 22db compared to passive muffs like these from Decibel Defense with an NRR of 37db. Since decibel scales are logarithmic, a difference of 12db is a big deal. An increase of 3db means a doubling of noise intensity, so the 12db difference between the two represents an over tenfold increase in intensity. That's a significant difference.
Electronic muffs can be fine in many situations when used properly, but they're definitely not fine "no matter what". There are absolutely situations where there are better choices and shooting indoors with a lot of other people that you don't need to communicate with is one of them.
Hopefully you get some cool neighbors that are respectful, but in case you don't have you considered something like these?
TR Industrial Safety Ear Muffs, ANSI S3.19 Approved https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PUX97U6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9MgqzbVV3Y4X1
I've been thinking of trying muffs instead of Ear plugs cause I am not really fond of sleeping with things stuck in my ears and end up trying to suffocate myself with a pillow to block out noise instead.
These are comfortable as well: http://amzn.com/B004H38ROW
The earmuffs came in handy when my downstairs neighbors had a baby
Get proper ear protection, NOT HEADPHONES - https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Earmuffs-Protection-Shooting-Reduction/dp/B01N2RM9AB/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1497372229&sr=8-7&keywords=ear+protection+for+kids
Depends. Can he hear through them? I have "noise canceling" headphones that let sound in. Work with the SPED teacher. Something like this is rated at 22 dB. It is enough to cancel out most of the noise but will let in enough of a conversation. Noise canceling is passive. They aren't active where they pump in white noise to cancel the sound and make it neutral. The kid is really set off by loud sounds. Imagine every scrape of a chair sounds like nails on a chalk board. A regular conversation sounds like yelling. Zipping backpacks sound like a paper shredder. Would you be able to operate in that atmosphere?
And you know what? If he's at grade level, that is the least restrictive environment. He just needs extra supports.
Put this video on at full volume and full screen. Watch it. Same with this video. Did you know that fluorescent lights make a humming/buzzing noise? That some computers will make a buzzing/whining noise? Probably not. Are we telling kids like this that they don't belong in a gen ed classroom?
Those ones are. https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QV33ZRK
I use these Peltor earmuffs at work for hours on end because they're the most comfortable I've tried. I also use them for hunting, although they're not electronic. Peltor also makes electronic earmuffs, so you could try them too.
I use these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXYJ2QP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They work well enough to let me study in places like starbucks and panera without being bothered. Sometimes ill put earbuds underneath and play some classical music and I am DEAD to the outside world. It's great, and they're very cheap (compared to pricey headphones).
I currently use the Peltor Sport Tactical 100 ($50) which does have a very basic compression circuit. At least from my personal experience, the noise suppression performance in that model is better and the sound more natural than the Howard Leight Impact Sports, though both pale in comparison to my employer-provided MSA Sordins.
If I was in the market for a new set, I'd probably be looking at:
Of course, any set of Peltors I might buy would also get 3M camelback gel pads installed, which adds another $40. The difference in comfort with those pads is amazing; with the standard soft plastic pads the Peltors get uncomfortable for me after an hour or two, but with the gel pads I'm fine wearing them for the duration of 10+ hour international flights. The MSA Sordins come with similar gel pads installed, but overall they're $100 more than the Peltor 500 + gel pads.
So yeah, if I were buying today, I would most likely spring for the Peltor Sport Tactical 500 + camelback gel pads for a total of $160. If Bluetooth is not useful for you, you could save $20 by dropping down to the Peltor Sport Tactical 300.
Even just the $50 Peltor 100s should be a significant improvement over the Howard Leight Impact Sports or Peltor RangeGuards.
You've definitely asked the right group. I can tell just from the way you wrote your post that these sounds trigger irrational, violent responses. Personally, I hate it when my family eats pancakes with whipped cream. They always suck up the whipped cream with an inhale of breath that pisses me off instead of putting the food in their mouth normally.
Do you have headphones or sound reducing earmuffs? That's an absolute must for anyone with misophonia. I prefer on-ear headphones as opposed to over-ear ones, but if you want something cheap sound reducing earmuffs like this one are less than $15.
I study best with complete silence. Music distracts me too much. Plus, most headphones without music I could still hear voices/conversation really well in the library. Somehow conversation just cuts right through. Then I'd spend all my study time angry at people talking and fantasizing about telling them to shut up.
I bought some earmuffs on amazon for $15.
Sometimes I also wear earplugs with them. Can't hear anything. It's great. Plus, busting out a large pair of ear protection earmuffs sends a clear message to anyone talking around you to STFU.
I found a solution a little while ago, but my requirements were a little different. In particular, I wanted headphones that would actually muffle the external sounds substantially so I could hear the real time playing with effects on my tracks.
I spent several days on and off researching headphones online, and I was completely prepared to drop as much as $200 on high quality in-ear drummer headphones.
Then I came across a forum post where someone suggested these paired with these.
I figured since it was so cheap I'd try it out and man, I have to say the value is off the charts for the solution. If you're looking for something more specialized that won't muffle as much then you might want to look elsewhere, but I used this same setup when playing live and recording with the band and it worked great. Looks a little silly but if it works it ain't silly.
i use the 3M earplugs occasionally at home either when something loud is going on outside or to bed, pretty sure my tinnitus has lessened since using them
i also use these earmuffs
That's 3M EAR Classic part number 310-1101. Memorized it because they are the only thing that work well for me. Last time I shot I tried the Mack's that are the top right now and they didn't do a damn thing. I've tried a variety of Meijer/Walmart special foam types as well as the rubber stuff. Some of the foam stuff is ok but rubber is just useless.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Uncorded-Earplugs-Conservation-310-1101/dp/B008MCTOPU?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Both of my children are homeschooled so they are getting as much attention and support as possible. I just purchased my son some noise reduction earphones for his school work and they are already helping him out (he got them today). My daughter (9) is in fourth grade and my son is in second (math is on fourth grade level). Homeschooling is very, very expensive thought - the only downfall; well worth it, however. I was bullied and I know for a fact that my daughter would be bullied (sad, but true).
You really have no clue what you are talking about. The Zsh-1-2m has the ability to connect a radio for communication. MSA Sordins are an electronic set of earmuffs that dampen loud noises and amplify quiet sounds with no comms capability unless added.
http://depotmilitary.com/index.php?id=671
https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QV33ZRK
I use the MSA Sordin supreme pro-X with gel-cups, but they're a bit pricey. https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QV33ZRK
Others swear by something like these: https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Amplification-Electronic-Earmuff-R-01902/dp/B007BGSI5U
Peltor got some as well: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Tactical-Sport-Earmuff/dp/B000Q04MRG
I like the Sordin because A) They're comfortable, B) the profile makes them not be too much in the way for a proper cheekweld, and C) I think they have pretty damn good sound compared to the Peltor that I tried (it's easier to distinguish sound direction I think).
I found these on amazon for about $28. Looks like they work well for the price. http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Noise-Cancelling-Headphones-33084/dp/B0002K6Y9E/ref=sr_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1348886618&sr=8-35&keywords=noise+cancelling+headphones
You can also think about earmuffs made to reduce noise, although I'm not sure if then block out as much noise? They are about $11. http://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Reduction-Earmuff-H6A/dp/B0017YGE8A/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1348887023&sr=1-2&keywords=noise+cancelling+earmuffs
Since you are so sensitive and it greatly affects your life, have you ever tried sensory integration therapy to see if it helps?
Sound affects everyone a little differently. I've tried out Bose headphones from the disability services lending library when I was at university, but my favorite headphones are these: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Honeywell-Leightning-1013461/dp/B004H38ROW
They cancel out ambient noise just right so I can talk to people who are nearby. I take a pair with me everywhere just in case. I love that I can fold them up and stick them in my purse.
I just use shooting-range-style earmuffs like these over my standard iPhone earbuds. 31db noise reduction so I can play along with music without having to crank it too loud, and as a bonus, the drums sound so goddamn good with them on.
Hola u/elevenosix__. Lamento mucho esto. Yo que vos, pruebo por ejemplo un equipo de protección de oído. Este funciona muy bien: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXYJ2QP/ref=psdc_7491808011_t2_B0723CYHPZ.
O si no, este tiene bluetooth: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0723CYHPZ/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza.
Después, pone una música de relax como esta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW3iGR3IwV8&t=640s
Y chácate.
Sometimes noise can be helpful. Do you still find yourself occasionally dozing off when you meditate? If that still happens, then these noises can be useful prompts to refocus attention on the breath.
If you are past that, but still find yourself experiencing aversion to the noise, you can buy ear protection for use at shooting ranges and wear that while meditating.
It won't totally block out the sound, but it will dilute it to a point where you can ignore it eventually.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07MR3FFY1/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
Mpow - I own a few pairs. They’re cheap but effective.
I spent $20 or on a pair of these: 3M Peltor X-Series Over-the-Head Earmuffs, NRR 22 dB, One Size Fits Most, Black/Green X1A (Pack of 1) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3YSCSF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2iGIBbY5AVF6T
What you will find, however, is that your ears adjust pretty fast, so I slip my apple ear buds underneath to play noise that stops my ears adjusting down. Makes it seem very very quiet
I'm looking for over the ear noise control like this. I can't figure out the right term, some of them say headphones, some of them say ear muffs, some of them say noise control, I'm just confused. I don't need the music type because I can just put my ear buds on under them, but wearing ear plugs all day is really bothering my ear canals.
Earplugs are for chumps. Gotta get a pair of these babies and show up in style.
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Safety-Muffs-Decibel-Defense/dp/B01BEENYCQ
Active noise cancelling is aimed at reducing steady background noise like the hum of a jet engine heard inside an airplane cabin. This works without music playing but the headphones need to be turned on.
Passive noise cancelling is the ability of the materials and design of the headphones to block sounds from reaching your eardrums. In-ear headphones are the best at this because they form a seal inside your ear canal. This works even if the headphones are turned off.
Will you be listening to music at all when you are looking to escape outside noise?
If you do not plan to listen to music at all and are just trying to get as close to complete silence as you can, then try using earplugs and ear protection muffs. This will be lots of passive noise cancellation. For maximum sound blocking you can put the earplugs in and then also put on the earmuffs.
For earplugs and earmuffs look for ones with the highest Noise Reduuction Rating (NRR). It's listed in decibels (dB). This tells you how much sound they block.
Earplugs
Ear muffs
I use these for mowing. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07578BP9H/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1517548082&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=howard+leight+l1&dpPl=1&dpID=41l2XVvEP%2BL&ref=plSrch They work well but won't fit a HUGE head. I have a pretty big head and these barely fit. I've tried these on https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003MOVQ0Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1517547848&sr=8-21&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=howard+leight+ear&dpPl=1&dpID=41uCGf%2BiS2L&ref=plSrch and they have more adjustment and better protection. Howard's are better quality and cheaper than 3M's and you can buy replacement parts if you need them.
That's what I get for posting when husband and kid are bugging me nonstop!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PUX97U6/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got these a few weeks ago based on a recommendation from a blog.
I'd also been using Mack's earplugs for a few years, but they would often fall out or cause pain due to the suction they create. It took me a few days to adjust to the earmuffs, but now I don't think I could sleep without them!
Noise cancelling headphones. I nanny for a family with a 5 year old who has autism. They couldn’t take her to the amusement park because of the noise. They found some on amazon and they’ve been a game changer! She no longer has to miss out on loud activities!
here’s the ones she has
I use these every night with no problems sleeping on my side. Just make sure they're in far enough -- that most of the plug is inside your ear.
Also, a fluffy pillow helps with this. If you head is allowed to sink a good distance, there will be less pressure on your ear. Although, my pillow isn't particularly fluffy...
Are you able to buy any online (or if you're a kid, get a parent to buy them for you)? A ton of autistic people I know, from my preschooler to some teens and adults in our community, all love these as an option for just literally canceling noise...they're not for listening to music, just blocking out noises. People who are "sensory avoiders" don't seem to have a problem with the feel of them, and they are apparently comfortable for lengthy use. Very reasonably priced, and as a bonus they come in a wide range of cool colors/patterns!
Or you could get some $25 3M earmuffs
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Over-Earmuffs-X5A/dp/B01MG1KAFK
I have a pair of these for flying since I generally don't like the noise anyways. It makes using my AirPods more tolerable.
You can return anything on Amazon for 30 days, even from marketplace sellers.
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I use these for my 6mo old because there isn't a point in buying A20's just yet. Work just fine https://www.amazon.com/BBTKCARE-Protection-Cancelling-HeadPhones-Babies/dp/B078C7CGCL/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1549043992&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=baby+headset&psc=1
This is what we bought for our kids when we went to Mickey's Halloween party:
BBTKCARE Baby Ear Protection Noise Cancelling HeadPhones for Babies for 3 Months to 2 Years (Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078C7CGCL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-u0CCbGQ9S052
Our boys wore it during the fireworks
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Over-Earmuffs-X5A/dp/B01MG1KAFK/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1484513895&sr=1-7&keywords=Noise+reduction+headphones
The headphones I use are Leightning LOF headphones. They are passive noise reduction, rather than active noise cancellation, but they work well.
Mine really needs them. We use these:
https://www.amazon.com/Snug-Kids-Earmuffs-Hearing-Protectors/dp/B00NU1JJ4Y/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1518751625&sr=8-9&keywords=noise+cancelling+headphones+for+kids
https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Honeywell-Leightning-1010924/dp/B003MOVQ0Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1524679167&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=howard+leight+earmuffs&dpPl=1&dpID=41uCGf%2BiS2L&ref=plSrch
Wore these to a small indoor range last weekend and they worked better than expected.
I've got a 10.5" pistol and I wear these with no issue. I've made the mistake outdoors and forgot to put them on before firing a shot.. never. fucking. again. My ears rang for 10 minutes.
Use foam plugs as well as earmuffs. That should help a lot. All you'll hear is your own breathing.
Here's a good pair of muffs for not much money: https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Leightning-Folding-Earmuff-1013461/dp/B004H38ROW/
I used to have a pair of flare isolates. Not super comfortable and found them to be a bit underwhelming. Good frequency response tho.
Just got these and super happy with them: 3M E-A-R Classic Plus Uncorded Earplugs, Hearing Conservation 310-1101 in Pillow Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MCTOPU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_yFPhAb0S1N442
They're big and ugly yes, but wore them on SF Bart the other day (super loud) and it did the trick. Also you won't lose a pair and be out 70 bucks like I was when I lost the isolates.
Buy a pair of sure SE215 ear buds with the squishy foam insert and stick them inside a pair of industrial ear muffs. Even fairly quiet music will block out nearly everything and people will hesitate to chat with you. Also, you won't ruin your hearing.
My work reimburses $100 for ear isolation equipment, and yours should too.
https://www.amazon.ca/Howard-Leight-1010924-Leightning-Earmuff/dp/B003MOVQ0Y
Lots of people are recommending earbuds and I agree! Something to make them better are the cheap hearing protection "head phones" that you can get at the hardware store to hold them in and block ambient noise. Like these
Why MP3? You could avoid tech completely
If you want to listen to music put wireless ear buds in before putting these on.
These work for every tool and are very portable, otherwise build a box around it and line it with something like this or other panels made for sound dampening. Any opening let's sound out but remember, you will probably want to clean it out. Also if it was regular egg create foam, used for padding, it's not dense enough to reduce sound very much.
Something like this! It reduces the sound and protects their ears. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078C7CGCL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KaR4CbEV1SPAN
https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Hearing_protection
Noise Reduction Rating of 31 dB,
If you're using them in a practice scenario, I would recommend some noise cancellers construction workers use. You can use them to practice with music by just using ear buds and putting the noise cancellers over them. I picked up a pair for €10 (~12 dollars) in a local hardware store. Highly recommend no matter how ghetto they look lol
EDIT: These ones precisely
I think you'd be happier if you went with ear muffs. You can get much higher isolation, foam and pads are replaceable, and they're generally able to put up with abuse. The dt770m comes fairly close, but you might spend a lot of money to find that they're not good enough for you. A lot of people don't like the way the dt770m sounds for music, which is why I noted the audiobook use. It sounds fine for audiobooks, but I don't even try to use it for music.
If you want the ultimate passive isolation wireless headphone setup that doesn't go into your ear canal, I think I have it.
I haven't found a way to significantly improve the isolation of the ear muffs. The only way to get greater isolation is to wear in ear headphones, or to use ear plugs and crank up the volume. I actually like the latter when it's extremely noisy. The gel pads are for comfort and better sealing around eyeglasses and goggles. Keep in mind that hair can cause poor isolation due to leaks. The headphones are stuffed in without their ear loop, and I think they'll be less hassle than buds or plugs. I just literally installed them, so I won't know for sure until my next shift.
The bluetooth receiver may not suit you unless like me, you work 12 hour shifts and listen to them during your commute.
You may find two different ratings for the X5A. 31dB or 37dB. I also have the SilentSound ear muffs that are rated at 37dB, and they both block sound about the same. I wear the 3M ear muffs because they're less hassle to put on and take off in a production environment, and they're much more comfortable with the gel pads. The downside to the X5A is that they're very wide. People will say something about it.
Let me know if you have any questions, and especially if you have some ideas on how to improve my setup.
Just keep these near the kitchen and ask her to say ‘ears’ when she’s about to turn something on
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017YGE8A/
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Safety-Muffs-Decibel-Defense/dp/B01BEENYCQ
There are two kind of noise cancelling headsets used at eSports events, white noise and passive. White noise headsets are just any headsets (usually cheap gaming headsets) hooked up to a white noise generator, which blasts static over their in-ear earbuds to distort outside noise. If this was how NA was doing it and EF plugged their headsets into the white noise machine, it would be less egregious. Passive noise cancelling headsets use only the foam and stuff to cover your ears and just muffle sound. This was what was being done at NA, they were using pretty standard off the shelf earmuffs, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PUX97U6/
Pic from NA:
http://i.imgur.com/6RWTqMWl.jpg
For this purpose, the HyperX headsets are absolutely and completely ineffective. They are not built to have the same kind of noise cancellation at all. The headsets themselves, you can literally hear normally out of them, I can conduct a speaking tone conversation with someone just fine, no way are they suitable as passive noise cancellation headsets. So no, it wasn't just "a different brand", the ones at NA were literally the type of earmuffs you use at construction sites and shit, and wearing their HyperX gear was not a suitable substitute, no matter how much Sean says they couldn't hear the casters. If you've used both, the difference is so insanely massive it's not even funny. They're not remotely the same in nature.
And no, "making an argument from an extreme" doesn't "show ignorance". The fact that you do not understand reductio ad absurdum is a thing, and a very valid argument... That literally shows your ignorance.