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Steven Lyle Jordan · 06-14-2007, 02:08 PM

I agree... passive headphones are often more effective than active noise cancellers, and are cheaper besides. I use a pair of Shure earphones with foam earpieces that block outside noise. I can ride my bike with them on and barely hear the engine.

I'd recommend passives to everybody to try FIRST, before spending money on actives.

06-14-2007, 02:08 PM	#6
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I agree... passive headphones are often more effective than active noise cancellers, and are cheaper besides. I use a pair of Shure earphones with foam earpieces that block outside noise. I can ride my bike with them on and barely hear the engine. I'd recommend passives to everybody to try FIRST, before spending money on actives.