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Old 09-13-2018, 05:14 PM
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I’ve used Bose and Sennheiser noise canceling headphones, and several models of universal and custom-fit IEMs from Shure, Klipsch, and Westone. Any good IEM with the right tips and a proper seal will reduce noise more than active cancelling headphones, typically by about 10db. You can see that in headphone and IEM specs and Innerfidelity measurements. For me, triple-flange tips are the most effective, but yellow foam tips work well too. These are, after all, basically good earplugs with drivers attached. The only downside is that some people can’t tolerate having something inserted in their ears, especially for a long period of time.
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