Noise-Cancelling Headphones for Constant Industrial Noise?

[Jade]

Hello guys,

Just wondering what the best noise cancelling earphones your guys can recommend for constant loud industrial noise,

Thank you in advance

Jade

 

[JTP]

Hi,

I think Bose QuietComfort 25 are about as good as it gets. To my experience they attenuate low frequencies better than many earmuffs, but at higher frequencies attenuating is not nearly as efficient. Depending on the amount of noise you may want to use earplugs in addition to them. Other possibility would be earmuffs equipped with radio and mp3 player input jack.

Hope this helps.

 

[marcp]

Pro ears are worth checking out. Not cheap though

 

[Luca]

JTP is right!



But you could also just go for a good passive isolating headphone that sounds good. If it is too quiet you focus on the T too much imo.

 

[object16]

i use bose qc15 but that might not be enough for industrial noise: you might need a sennheiser which are really pricey and i have no experience with, but for industrial noise you need the industrial protectors: foam plugs for ears and over the ear ear-muff style to go on top.

 

[Shuffle]

How loud is the noise? Plain foam plugs may be the only way.

I do tend to use my Sennheiser in ear plug type ones to isolate low level machine noise when at work, as I find them quicker to get in and out when I need to. It gives me enough protection, anything properly loud and the foam plugs go in. I work in agriculture.

 

[Sound Wave]

Lets get this thread back to life. I am tempted to buy these new Bose in-ear's, which get rave reviews for example in the InnerFidelity. But most importantly, I tried these quickly at my office from a co-worker and WOW... I was so impressed! Read this review and watch the video for more info...

http://www.innerfidelity.com/conten...et-comfort-20-noise-canceling-earphone-page-2

 

[seal]

I have the bose quietcomfort 3 as they cover the whole ear (you can also wear earplugs underneath) while the Bose qc 15 sit on the ear.

 

[xmierce]

Here is a recent article from CNET on earplugs .. Its a good read..

http://www.cnet.com/news/shocker-the-most-deaf-musicians-arent-rockers/

 

[Sound Wave]

So I got my Bose QC 20 in-ears yesterday. They are amazing! I will soon try them in a car and they will most likely offer almost complete silence. Airplanes the same. These are that good!

I also played around with them a bit. I played white noise from my speakers that block T, then put these on and... complete silence. Didn't take my T away though...

 

[Karianne]

I am considering buying the new Bose QuietComfort 25 but then the oddest thing struck me. Since the microphones pick up external sound and produce a sound to counter this won't this increase the actual decibel level even though you cant hear it? I know this sounds silly but I just cant wrap my head around the concept even though I have tried several of these headphone. And please dont laugh at me, I'm really not that stupid, it's just that I'm evidently am a bit techincally challenged ;-)

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietCom...16746759&sr=8-1&keywords=bose+quietcomfort+25

 

[Dr. Nagler]

I am considering buying the new Bose QuietComfort 25 but then the oddest thing struck me. Since the microphones pick up external sound and produce a sound to counter this won't this increase the actual decibel level even though you cant hear it? I know this sounds silly but I just cant wrap my head around the concept even though I have tried several of these headphone. And please dont laugh at me, I'm really not that stupid, it's just that I'm evidently am a bit techincally challenged ;-)

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietCom...16746759&sr=8-1&keywords=bose+quietcomfort+25

The damage to hair cells from an external source does not actually come from the decibels. Rather it comes from the sound wave complex produced by the external source. Since the Bose product produces a sound wave 180 degrees out of phase with the sound wave from a given external source, the net effect yields less potential for hair cell damage, not more.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

 

[bwspot]

The damage to hair cells from an external source does not actually come from the decibels. Rather it comes from the sound wave complex produced by the external source. Since the Bose product produces a sound wave 180 degrees out of phase with the sound wave from a given external source, the net effect yields less potential for hair cell damage, not more.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

Can listening to different frequency tones with sound generator (different volumes up to 90DB for short periods like 1-3sec) produce Tinnitus?

 

[Dr. Nagler]

Can listening to different frequency tones with sound generator (different volumes up to 90DB for short periods like 1-3sec) produce Tinnitus?

That ought to be a simple question to answer, but it is actually a surprisingly complex issue. Best just to say that there are too many factors involved for me to give you a responsible and authoritative response.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

 

[bwspot]

That ought to be a simple question to answer, but it is actually a surprisingly complex issue. Best just to say that there are too many factors involved for me to give you a responsible and authoritative response.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

I would love to hear what you think about this. Complex means interesting.

 

[Lisa Robinson]

My audiologist back in England mentioned these to me

http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Rese...=UTF8&qid=1416746705&sr=8-1&keywords=ety+kids

I got the ear plugs like them an sound is perfect even while blocking everything out. I hear much better with them. I am now going to buy these earphones.

 

[Dr. Nagler]

I would love to hear what you think about this. Complex means interesting.

@bwspot, when I answer a question on this board, any question, I like to be on firm footing so that I can respond responsibly and authoritatively. So even though "complex means interesting," if there are too many factors involved - too many variables - for me to give a responsible and authoritative answer, you'll have to respect my decision not to respond. It really does not happen very often.

Kind regards -

Dr. Stephen Nagler

 

[bwspot]

@bwspot, when I respond to a question on this board - any question - I like to be on firm footing so that I can answer responsibly and authoritatively. So even though "complex means interesting," if there are too many factors involved for me to give a responsible and authoritative answer, you'll have to respect my decision not to respond. It really does not happen very often.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

fair enough, I was just curious as I did that kind of testing and I wondered if this might be a trigger.
I know you will say that i am still trying to figure my t out, but true is I am curious to know more.

 

[jazz]

I am considering buying the new Bose QuietComfort 25

These are very good headphones. But you won't get the protection available from wearing foam earplugs. Since they are light weight, however, I will wear them with my other ear plugs if I plan on doing something noisy.

 

[Dr. Nagler]

fair enough, I was just curious as I did that kind of testing and I wondered if this might be a trigger.

Anything can be a trigger in any given case. That's why I cannot give you a responsible and authoritative answer.

I know you will say that i am still trying to figure my t out, but true is I am curious to know more.

Well there's where possibly I can be of some help to you. I know you are curious, but in my (rather considerable) experience in helping tinnitus sufferers over the years, I have found that it is only when they stop trying to figure out their tinnitus that they can start making progress towards achieving meaningful lasting relief. So I guess it comes down to what's more important to you: satisfying your curiosity ... or finding the relief you seek.

Something to think about, anyway.

Dr. Stephen Nagler

 

[Sound Wave]

I bought these some months ago, but I had to sell them, because they gave me nausea. I kid you not. I googled this and suprisingly I'm not the only one. These are excellent headphones though!

http://gizmodo.com/355678/noise-canceling-headphones-might-make-you-motion-sick

 

[Rube]

Hi,
Can anyone comment on using the Bose noise canceling headphones when flying or driving? Any negatives, aside from the cost?

Thanks!

 

[Mark Beehre]

My life at the moment can be described as a bit reclusive. I don't go out much because the tinnitus in my ears spikes after noise exposure. I know people say you shouldn't let your T define your life, but I find it hard to put that into practice as the spikes turn my annoying T into super loud T and the only reset seems to be sleep.

Suffice to say my vision for my life is not one where T rules my life. I will get there eventually, it's just going to take time and patience. I am doing my up most to be positive even in the face of the peaks.

My best days seem to be when I stay at home. I play games on the computer, watch TV and go out for walks. I never have anything on too loud so I can usually get away without any spikes in T. I also play white noise in the background which while not being a complete mask gives me a layer of comfort.

However, I absolutely loath the drive to and from work. I haven't kept a log, but almost every trip home at night seems to trigger the spike. Sometimes the morning trips do as well, although not as much.

I am wondering about getting noise cancelling earphones and playing white noise in them whilst driving or going outside. Is this a good idea? Any particular brand I should consider?

 

[Geo]

i feel you man, i have been getting spikes almost daily lately over stupid sounds that arent even loud to the regular person just in my house..i had the bose headphones a year go when my T wasnt as bad as is now i would wear them to the gym.. their good but they can only do so much..i got a permanent spike once when i was wearing them i guess in the middle of my workout they decided to turn up the music really loud i felt it over my headphones and left but it got me tho..but the bose are a good brand kinda expensive but good..

 

[Alue]

I work in a fairly noisy environment. I have earplugs and ear muffs for when I go into very noisy areas with industrial equipment. But my office runs at about 65 db because of computer servers I work next to and equipment next door. I'd like to find some headphones that I can listen to at a low volume without risking additional damage to my ears.

Listening to earbuds in a somewhat noisy environment just seems like asking for trouble. I did find I could put in earbuds, then put my high quality earmuffs over them and I was able to listen to things at a low volume, but I don't really like doing this.

Any suggestions?

 

[Atlantis]

I work in a fairly noisy environment. I have earplugs and ear muffs for when I go into very noisy areas with industrial equipment. But my office runs at about 65 db because of computer servers I work next to and equipment next door. I'd like to find some headphones that I can listen to at a low volume without risking additional damage to my ears.

Listening to earbuds in a somewhat noisy environment just seems like asking for trouble. I did find I could put in earbuds, then put my high quality earmuffs over them and I was able to listen to things at a low volume, but I don't really like doing this.

Any suggestions?

The best noise cancelling headphones come from Bose, read the reviews and see for yourself

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B00M1NEUKK/

 

[Alue]

The best noise cancelling headphones come from Bose, read the reviews and see for yourself

http://www.amazon.com/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B00M1NEUKK/

Thanks, that's expensive, but I'm sure they are nice. Are there any that act as earmuffs (canceling outside sound that way) and just have headphones inside?

Is it safe to use them moderately noisy environments?

 

[Atlantis]

Are there any that act as earmuffs (canceling outside sound that way) and just have headphones inside?

Sure there are.

http://www.amazon.com/3M-WorkTunes-Digital-Protector-Compatible/dp/B003D7LX3U/

http://www.amazon.com/3M-WorkTunes-Hearing-Protector-Compatible/dp/B0013092CS/

Is it safe to use them moderately noisy environments?

Yes very safe.

 

[daniel1111]

I use these, they aren't noise cancelling but they block outside noise (29dB)

http://www.amazon.com/Direct-Sound-...&ie=UTF8&qid=1456261480&sr=1-2&keywords=EX-29

I can't hear people talking or shouting at me when I listen to music with them, and they can't hear my music...

 

[Alue]

Thanks, some good suggestions. Ideally I'm looking for something that can plug into my phone or tablet so I can listen to things at low volume while blocking out ambient noise.