I used to fly quite a bit and portability was king. I found my best solution was a set of Sony NC-20 noise reduction headphones and a Sony D-335 CD player (an old $300+ model). The noice cancellation could have been more powerful but at it allowed me to listen to music at comfortable levels while flying. For you flyers out there, the BEST earplugs are those translucent gummy ones - much more comfortable and effective than the foam plugs.
When Traveling, Best Way to Hear CDs...
When you travel, what do you carry with you to listen to CDs in your hotel room? Are there any new, portable devices that have decent sound. Just trying to take care of my listening habits when I am traveling on business...prefer something that doesn't need headphones.