I have 2 pairs of Bose headphones...work great but lafge and bulky...

My first noise cancelling ear buds have been Sony's... very good but expencive....

Latest pair I got 2 months ago are the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC33iS...I am extreamly happy with these...Price range $50 to $80 dollars....Run off rechargable AAA batteries....I keep all my ear buds hooked to my phone..."I feel" by doing that not so freakish?

If you are having problems with foam earplugs not fitting properly I would suggest investing in custom fitted musicians earplugs - my ear canals are twisty and narrow and most foam earplugs were too big and uncomfortable.

Musicians earplugs are made to fit your ear perfectly, they have filters which can be changed depending on how much sound you want to let in and I wear them constantly now when I am out and about - cost was around 200 dollars.

Foam concert earplugs also worked for me when I could find them. /they seemed to be a softer foam and easier to insert and never felt uncomfortable.

I just bought a pair via your recommendation and the good reviews it received everywhere I looked, and I must say, they work really well! They keep out the EARTH SHATTERING noise, while letting in just enough to be aware of my surroundings.

Their stereo/music quality is equally as good. Very pleased...

Thanks much!
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BTW - The "Mack's" work very well, too, at deadening noise. If you're having sound bleeding through (a lot, anyway), be sure to squeeze them to the tiniest diameter you can before inserting in your ear. The smaller and further you get them in, the better they'll work. Give them time to expand, however. They will . . .

The Mack's will fit in deepest when you twist them to a narrow size. They will hold this longer so you can get them in. You can even untwist them a bit as they go in. I have lots of experience with the yellow foam cylinders. They allow local sounds so you can carry on a conversation.

Happy to hear my suggestion worked for someone!!! lol....

Was at hearing aid place with mom....Nice trick for anyone is when inserting anything into ear, if your having problems them staying in.....Pull back of your ear a tiny bit and they slid in just a wisker more!! Works great!