Noise canceling head phones in the s2000

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03-10-2018 | 05:48 PM

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Car Analogy

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Originally Posted by HarryD

Musicians ear plugs don't do that. You hear everything, just not at damaging sound levels. I can hear passengers talking, horns, road noise, etc. The loud stuff, however, is much reduced.

I believe we're saying the same thing. Earplugs attenuate all sounds. As in, reduce their strength. You may still be able to perceive the 'important' sounds just fine most of the time, but there is a reduction in their strength. Thats the tradeoff to protecting you from loud, damaging sounds.

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03-12-2018 | 02:39 PM

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From: Livermore

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Originally Posted by rpg51

I am not a fan of headphones or ear buds while driving. But, I do use over ear noise canceling Bose headphones at home from time to time and my experience is that they work extremely well to cut out extraneous noise/sound which has the effect of permitting me to listen to the music without higher volumes. I find them extremely effective, not exhausting at all. Quite relaxing actually. I don't turn on the noise cancelling feature all the time - only when needed. Trying to save the battery.

Headphones while driving is illegal in some areas, and a bad idea everywhere. If you plan to do this, at least check your local laws first.

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