Need opinions on noise-cancelling devices

[Pendulous]

I need em for sleeping, not for having great tunes. https://www.amazon.com/Noise-Cancell.../b?node=509318

That top best seller looks like they might work, but I was hoping for something a little bit more compact, since I'd be laying down with them. Also, I'd like to know if noise-cancelling just means "you can hear the music better" or "actually cancels outside noises".

[Freighter]

Sleeping with headphones on is uncomfortable as hell.

[Pendulous]

Sleeping with headphones on is uncomfortable as hell.

Yes, it very much is. But I cannot otherwise sleep well without some way to eliminate noise. I've tried earbuds. They don't help and they fall out during the night anyway.

[Freighter]

Yes, it very much is. But I cannot otherwise sleep well without some way to eliminate noise. I've tried earbuds. They don't help and they fall out during the night anyway.

Have you tried earplugs that expand? You compress them, put them in and then they expand in the ear. Blocks out noise effectively and they don't fall out because of expanding.

[BuckSparkles]

Yes, it very much is. But I cannot otherwise sleep well without some way to eliminate noise. I've tried earbuds. They don't help and they fall out during the night anyway.

Have you tried a fan on?

I always sleep with a fan on, it does a good job being the only source of "noise" in my room and keeps it peaceful.

[Azadina]

Yes, it very much is. But I cannot otherwise sleep well without some way to eliminate noise. I've tried earbuds. They don't help and they fall out during the night anyway.

It might sound terribly cliche, but, teach yourself to tune out/ignore any noises during sleep. I don't think I'd ever get any sleep if I hadn't managed it. I can still hear mostly everything during sleep, but I can ignore what I hear.

[Pendulous]

Have you tried earplugs that expand? You compress them, put them in and then they expand in the ear. Blocks out noise effectively and they don't fall out because of expanding.

See a review for someone with my issue say these work https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietCom...2466663&sr=1-3

But jesus fuck, 250 bucks...

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It might sound terribly cliche, but, teach yourself to tune out/ignore any noises during sleep. I don't think I'd ever get any sleep if I hadn't managed it. I can still hear mostly everything during sleep, but I can ignore what I hear.

I guess I should mention I'm a severely light sleeper.

[Coombs]

Noise cancelling actually emits a noise that causes destructive interference canceling out all sound. They are bulky and would be hard to sleep with. Ear plugs are cheaper.

[Freighter]

See a review for someone with my issue say these work https://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietCom...2466663&sr=1-3

But jesus fuck, 250 bucks...

I was talking about these things: http://www.earplugstore.com/radians-...efill-500.html

[Azadina]

I guess I should mention I'm a severely light sleeper.

So am I. The only child of 4 that is. Probably inherited it from my grandmom, as she's exactly the same about it, while no one else is.

[paralleluniverse]

I need em for sleeping, not for having great tunes. https://www.amazon.com/Noise-Cancell.../b?node=509318

That top best seller looks like they might work, but I was hoping for something a little bit more compact, since I'd be laying down with them. Also, I'd like to know if noise-cancelling just means "you can hear the music better" or "actually cancels outside noises".

Noise cancelling is useless.

Get soft ear plugs.

[Pendulous]

I was talking about these things: http://www.earplugstore.com/radians-...efill-500.html

Oh, the foam things.

Huh.

Ok, that's worth a shot.

[Kathandira]

I need em for sleeping, not for having great tunes. https://www.amazon.com/Noise-Cancell.../b?node=509318

That top best seller looks like they might work, but I was hoping for something a little bit more compact, since I'd be laying down with them. Also, I'd like to know if noise-cancelling just means "you can hear the music better" or "actually cancels outside noises".

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PLANTRONI...HONES/40694859

Best noise canceling headphones i've ever used.

The Advanced Noise Canceling switch really really works. Without it turned on, it cancels noises, but if you speak you can still hear yourself talk. Flip that switch, and you are deaf. Completely and utterly deaf. It's pretty amazing to be honest.

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Noise cancelling is useless.

Get soft ear plugs.

I challenge you to try these headphones. I've never been convinced either, until I tried these.

[Pendulous]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/PLANTRONI...HONES/40694859

Best noise canceling headphones i've ever used.

The Advanced Noise Canceling switch really really works. Without it turned on, it cancels noises, but if you speak you can still hear yourself talk. Flip that switch, and you are deaf. Completely and utterly deaf. It's pretty amazing to be honest.

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I challenge you to try these headphones. I've never been convinced either, until I tried these.

I will keep that in mind, and see if we have them in store first (doubtful though).

[Kathandira]

I will keep that in mind, and see if we have them in store first (doubtful though).

I picked up a pair on Amazon last year for my g/f's bday. I have on many occasion scared the crap out of her simply by walking up behind her. Standing there for several minutes, calling her name, only to eventually tap her on the shoulder. She would jump and scream because she had no clue there was anyone around her.

[Shrouded]

I have the QuietComfort over-ear headphones and the noise cancelling is amazing. It works extremely well - but I mostly use them on flights, I can't imagine they'd be good to sleep in. Soft foam ear plugs, or the pine tree-style earplugs are likely your best bet.