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You're thinking of this the wrong way around. You don't want foam ear plugs with built in speakers... you want foam inserts to go on your existing earbuds. Something like this should fit most in-ear earphones

Note that no matter what you do, you will never get perfect noise-cancelling from this kind of solution, because the speaker will reduce the effectiveness of the foam by providing an easier path for the sound to pass through. Still, they'll be noticeably better than typical earbud tips.

Alternately, you can get in-ear noise cancelling earphones that work just like the headsets, but without the bulky headset. Active noise cancelling will always be the best solution, and you can switch between noise cancelling or music with a flick of a switch

I used this with Basic Economy tickets with United (personal item/ under seat only). It worked very well. But like most have said, a regular backpack will also be fine.
Aerolite - Aerolite Carry On Under Seat Wheeled Trolley Luggage Bag (Midnight Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF5OHD5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xO0KBb6JGBTNG

re: bings and buzzes and turbulence: there's always a point shortly after departure -- either when you get to cruising altitude, but often within the first few minutes -- when the plane has to stop ascending and level out for a certain time. To new fliers, this feels like the plane's dropping, because a) engines go silent (or so you think, because they've been so loud during takeoff), and b) thrust goes away and you physically go from pointing up to vertical. Be aware of it, and you won't be concerned.

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Also, if you REALLY want to get into the experience, get this book and read it at the airport: https://www.amazon.com/Skyfaring-Journey-Pilot-Mark-Vanhoenacker-ebook/dp/B00N6PCX60/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550116196&sr=8-1&keywords=skyfaring

Okay, it's this, so I think it'll be okay: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F4RQV74/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Noise canceling headphones have become a must on flights for me. I picked up a pair of these and they are real lifesavers: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019U00D7K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Just flew from BKK to hong kong, where 2 indian and 3 chinese families of 6+ each, 2 being parents the rest children under 5, were on board in my area. Put on the headphones and it canceled the noise by more than 50% without music, once music started I couldn't hear a thing.

sorry, forgot to link, https://www.amazon.com/Parts-Express-Airline-Headphone-Adapter/dp/B002I9WCWK

Those that remember the Skymall days will remember this product.

https://www.amazon.com/Skyrest-SkyRest-Travel-Pillow/dp/B000VKP6VW


Edit, though I will say I wouldn't do this myself but I'm a fairly large fellow and don't trust it that much.