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1. Filtering out live noise also filters out information. Your choice.
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Because I wanted to filter out some noise but still be able to hear and converse at the table I've sort of settled on
Apple's own $39 earbuds.. Would like some suggestions for better phones that are equally comfortable and block out some but not most ambient noise all while sounding good. I'd be willing to spend up to $150 or so.
~ Rick
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There are two kinds of headphones (as opposed to earbuds): open and closed. Open headphones let in outside noise, as well as letting others hear your music if you have it turned up loud. Closed headphones isolate you from the outside and isolate others from your music.
Check the headphone forum on my link above for discussions and reviews about the different types.