Noise Isolating Earphones

Noise Isolating Earphones isolate ambient sound by sealing in the ear when fitted, also known as IEM's (In Ear Monitors) or ECH's (Ear Canal Headphones). In ear sound isolating earphones are worlds apart from the humble ear-bud headphones, such as the standard in ear earphones that get supplied with the iPod.^[1]

This results in less distraction from ambient sounds from noisy offices, homes or busy public transport ^[2]

Also see Noise-cancelling headphones

References

1. ^ http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/in-ear-isolating-headphones-ct-29.html
2. ^ http://www.lindy.co.uk/noise-isolating-earphones/20380.html