What can I do to cancel the noise?

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To effectively block out surrounding noise while studying, options include wearing high-quality noise-canceling headphones or earplugs. Dynamic noise-canceling devices work by producing sound waves in phase opposition to cancel out external noise. However, earplugs may not be fully effective due to sound transmission through bone. Over-ear headphones can provide better sound isolation, particularly for higher-pitched sounds, but may struggle with low-frequency noises. Alternatives like white noise or other ambient sounds can help mask distractions without the need for music. While Bose headphones are popular, they are often considered overpriced, and there are cheaper alternatives that may perform better.
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Is there any way I can build/make something that I can wear that prevents me from hearing what's going on around me? When I study, there are so many noises because of vehicles moving downstairs, TV on loud etc. What can I do to cancel the noise?
 
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There are devices which cancel the sound wave dynamically. They produce a wave in phase opposition constantly.
 


Ear plugs don't work as well because sound can travel quite well through the bone behind your ear.

Either buy something like the set of earphones in the link above or find a new location.
 


External sound cancelling, over-the-ear headphones are good, but make sure they're good, they get sweaty after long periods.
 


The over-ear ones I have that don't have active canceling are pretty good for higher pitched sounds, but low hums such as the bus engine or something goes through easily. It depends on what the source of your noise is.
 


Why don't you just put some music on to drown out the noise?
 


cristo said:
Why don't you just put some music on to drown out the noise?

White (or other color) noise is better. Something like waterfall, that doesn't let you concentrate on the sound (no distinct pattern), but hides everything else.
 
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rootX said:
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eliminate the source!

HAHAHAHAHA! I really want to do that.

But at everyone else. I checked out the Bose headphones. In my city they are 17,000Rs ($4250)! Thats stupid. I don't want music in the background. I just want quiet. No noise. No nothing!
 
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Bose headphones are REALLY overrated. There are much cheaper headphones out there that are even better. Go read some reviews. I would strongly suggest against getting Bose, especially if they are that expensive.
 

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