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I need quiet as much as music sometimes so help me please

I know nothing about headphones. Mostly because to me they feel uncomfortable and restricting after about
10 minutes of use. But I need something while flying that will knock out as much noise as possible. I use
foam earplugs and they help. Now I am ready to spend what it takes. Questions-
-Is noise cancelling a viable concept?
-Brands to focus on- Sony, JCV and Bose- or so I have been told. Others?

I am having trouble finding any ratings of db reduction specs. Do they exist?

Anyone been down this way lately?

Thanks
chorus

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chorus OP
976 posts
 
I bought a pair of the Sony 1000 4's today. 
Got very lucky when the guy at Best Buy
said he owned the Apple $500 model
and it was pretty excellent with interfaces 
with other apple stuff. But the case was a joke
and he admitted the Sony may be better with
noise control-my main concern. Now I see
refurbs with 2 year warranties for $200 on eBay.
Anyone tried those backwater sources?
chorus OP
976 posts
 
Thanks.
I will return the BB pair at $340
for the refurbs at 200 with 2 year
warranties.
chorus OP
976 posts
 
I bought some sound cancelling Sonys for $50- refurbished.
They seem fine. Thanks for all the ideas!
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