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★★★★★
Really great for... studying
So I probably have ADHD, or maybe I'm just a guy. My GF and I live in a 1 bedroom apartment. We study and watch TV in basically the same room. If the TV is on while I'm trying to study, even if it's something about Flip My House or Don't Wear That... my attention gets diverted from what I should be doing to what I should definitely not be doing.
That's where these bad boys come in. I put them on, turn my back to the TV, and it's like I'm magically transported to some far off land where I can study.
PROS:
*Work really well to block out ambient noise
*Foam pads are pretty comfy
*Adjustable to fit my big head
CONS:
*Whenever I see myself in the mirror I laugh b/c I look like a doofus (that may be a pro)
*I look like I work at the airport
*My ears get sweaty I wear these for a long time
*Sometimes I feel stuffed up when I wear them (like when you're sick and you can't swallow)
*Some noise does get through, but it's not much.
I'm being pretty nitpicky on the cons. For the money (under $20) these are a solid investment and really have helped me buckle down and study... for that job at the airport. :)
April 2008 · Tools and Home Improvement