Babies, engine noises, that talkative guy in aisle 12 -- there are plenty of airplane sounds worth drowning out. These earbuds don't block as much ambient sound as headphones; on the other hand, they won't give you that Princess Leia look.
COACH
ifrogz Earpollution D33 A trendy design and good audio quality make these earbuds an excellent buy. They come with three earpiece inserts so you can choose the best noise-dampening fit. COST: $20
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JVC HA-NCX78 For half the price of other noise-canceling models, these earbuds accomplish the same goal: An audio signal counters background noise, reducing it as much as 88 percent. COST: $80