You don't want noise canceling headphones for this. Noise canceling works well for continuous low-frequency sounds like airplane engines and rumbling trains. They're not good for general human space ambient sounds.

What you want is noise isolation. That is, headphones that attenuate all ambient sound. Top of my list for these in terms of sound and comfort are: Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro, KRK KNS-8400, and Brainwavz HM5 with Shure SRH1540 earpads (the Shure pads are amazingly comfortable). These all offer around 30dB attenuation. If you want more than this then you need to go with in-ear monitors which can attenuate upwards of 45dB with custom moldings. I don't have any recommendations for in-ears because I don't like them and don't use them.

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Rich P.
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