[rockhard]

Is there anything for 20 bucks that will block out sound, i have to go on a trip in a few days and would really like something that would block out airplane noise. I want something that sounds decent, but isolation is the key.

 

[Gluegun]

Koss "The Plug" aka Radio Shack Isolating headphone....

go to radioshack and get their version, and do the mods HERE (if you want):

http://headwize.com/projects/showpro...=cmoy4_prj.htm

 

[rockhard]

thanks, these look the the best option for 20bucks eventhough the sound quality isn't that great, i've been looking around and have have a question:

Is there any difference between the silver and purple colored plugs and the purple and yellow colored, i mean the ones on the top of the page you sent, and the ones on the very bottom that have been modded with the ety ear pieces?

 

[Gluegun]

Nope, and there isn't any difference between the Koss version and the Radio Shack version, except the RS version has more tips (which is better).

 

[john_jcb]

One thing to remember is that the sound isn't that bad if you have nothing better to compare it too. I think they are made to emphasize the bass range. I use them at the gym and while they aren't great they block most of the noise. The Headwize changes are simple.

 

[acs236]

The Senn 202s will give you some isolation and they sound fairly decent.

 

[rockhard]

alright i got the plugs, but how the hell do i get these things to get a seal and stay in my ear?!?!?!? I've tried the different tips and i've followed the instructions but they won't stay in!!!

 

[Nezer]

I find them uncomfortable as hell... They back presses up agains my ear and it really hurts after about 20 minutes.

If only I could afford the Etys...

 

[rockhard]

yea i'm gonna try modding em with the ety er-20 earplugs, but i leave on a trip on thurs and cant get em before them.

 

[rockhard]

screw it, these POS earbuds are pissing me off. I'm just gonna wait till i get back and buy those Aiwa HP-VX100 that seem pretty good. Would they give better isolation? Well they probably would considering i can't get those damn plugs to stay in my ear.