How good are noise reduction headphones (big good ones like Bose type) compared to ear plugs at blocking out?

Question

for blocking out noise

thanks..

Answer 1

Ear plugs will generally block out a whole range of sounds. But in my experience, noise reducing headphones are best at reducing steady noises (like the drone of the jet engines on an airplane).

Answer 2

I work in a very noisy place, and have used both. Unless you plan on using the headphones to listen to something (i-pod, FM radio, etc.) a good pair of foam earplugs will mute as much noise as the Bose.

Answer 3

I have a pair and I can say, yes. I sit and watch my child in gymnastics while I play my portable movie player. Around me are young mothers and babies. Sometimes I have to turn up the volume, but for the most part they are tuned out. Best.

Answer 4

You can't beat the Bose type