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Yes, I know quite a bit of technology goes in to active noise cancellation, but I also know that a decent pair of in-ear headphones (I own these[^]) can do a pretty good job of muting the outside world with only good sleeve design and no audio processing.
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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Yeah, but how much do they cost in real money? 
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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And this, my friend, is how even a basic understanding of international economics can prove that Amazon's pricing algorithm is evil.
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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I use a pair of THESE[^] for music. Check out just how evil Amazon's pricing is! 
I do use a cheaper pair of Sennheiser for TV/video etc., when I can't be arsed to set up the electrostatic amp.
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I use these[^] for music in my office, but they aren't really a good suggestion for OP, because they are open ear.
The United States invariably does the right thing, after having exhausted every other alternative. -Winston Churchill
America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilization in between. -Oscar Wilde
Wow, even the French showed a little more spine than that before they got their sh*t pushed in.[^] -Colin Mullikin
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Look for headphones by professional filmmakers while shooting. Well, the sound guys...not necessarily the cameraman.
The SONY MDR-7506 is popular (and $99), but anything in the MDR series would probably do.
Not noise cancelling so much as very attenuating, and if you play anything through them (music, etc), they are even more so.
Oh, and they're comfortable. At least I've found them so.
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Hi,
I have purchased a pair of these[^] few years ago for the same reason and they proved excellent. The only drawback is that they are tight so it takes time to get used to them and in warm ambient you will probably sweat under cans. You may check user reviews at Amazon before the purchase.
Actually, any better closed-type headphones should help.
Hope this helps,
Julijan
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Of course, there are certain hazards[^] accompanying noise cancelling!
I am not a number. I am a ... no, wait!
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I also have the same problem. Ended up picking up a pair of Audiotechnica Ath-anc 9b over ear. Just as good as Bose and half the price.
I also quit my job and left the noisy startup I was working at!
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I have these at work [^] but the noise cancellation is not enough to block the noise from coworkers so I listen to ocean sounds also when I use the headphones [^]. But the main problem for me and those headphones is that they are to hot to wear for long periods. At home I have these [^] and can work for hours on end listening to ocean sounds at lowish volume - just enought to block my loud wife and children 
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go to soma.fm, there are a bunch of channels, but by far the best for me is groovesalad, almost no vocals, nice, relaxing music with a bit of a beat. Also, spend at least $50 on a good pair of in-ear earphones, groovesalad will block most everything out (I got some bower and wilkins 200 dollar earphones, but you might not be that picky)
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I found the large shell soft foam style for shooting to be the best if you wear them a long time.
I too cannot use noise cancellation headphones, they produce a cycle hum that drives me batty (The good BOSE ones, in this case).
But the ones I have for shooting work nice. Although, coming into the office with those, some shooting glasses, fatigues, and a long package... Could get you "searched" or otherwise cause a panic. (You might even get an offer to be an Uber driver in MI, LOL)
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Whale song? Ocean Surf? Pink Noise?
You guys must be from the West Coast!
It's not your earphones it is what you are listening to!
Crank up some ACDC, James Gang (Thirds album - made loud to be played loud),The Who (Who's next would be favorite), Derek and the Dominoes, Neil Young, etc. (you get my drift...)
You won't hear anything else while listening. Or for some time after you stop for that matter. 
Because music activates a different part of your brain than speech and logic it dose not interfere with your productivity.
I went to BestBuy and got some "JAM" model HX-HP420A (house brand I guess - wireless) cheap and a Bluetooth usb plug-in and they do the trick.
A giraffe is a horse spec'd by a committee and created by an Agile team...
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I have used a combination of Pioneer SE-NC31C-K earbuds and an app called SimplyNoise (available as a webpage too) to block out ambient noises so I can concentrate. The ear tips make a decent mechanical seal and the noise canceling is very effective, especially at slightly higher volume. A fairly low volume is all that is needed to block out most conversation while still being able to hear people addressing me directly.
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I messed around with several different types. I found some that worked, but only in the quiet office I WAS in. They don't work where I'm at now, at least not all the time. The place I work at now has low rise cubicals (they are only chest high if you're standing) and more than one department on the floor.
One thing I've learned that needs to be considered is the amount of noise that escapes them. I mean, if you turn the volume up on music you can distract others, which is not ideal. You want to be listening to something loud without having it heard outside the head set (i.e. the old walkman ones won't be a good choice).
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I am similar to you when it comes to noise. My office is also an open-plan to encourage "collaboration". Recently we moved to a separate, quieter space. Not perfect but much, much, better. If only people a) Didn't feel the need to babble incessantly; b) Realized and regulated the volume of their speaking voices.
Over the years I spent thousands of dollars on Bose noise cancelling headphones and earbuds, Shure earbuds, and noise isolating headphones. I found that noise cancelling headphones/earbuds simply didn't reduce enough outside noise. They provided some relief but I was hoping for close to 100%. Noise isolating/attenuating headphones can remove more background noise but the fit can be extremely tight so you'll have to experiment. Look for the highest noise attenuation value you can find (in db). You'll sacrifice music quality but it doesn't sound like that would be an issue for you. Good luck!
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I had the same set of problems - I changed jobs. If the idiot managers think that everyone is like them, then they deserve to have everyone like them.
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I like my AKG K-271 MKII for exactly that purpose - with the alternative ear pads of fluffy stuff (not the artificial leather ones), I can wear them for hours.
They are self-adjusting (it does work), very comfy, and sound great (for closed-system cans, which is what you want in your scenario)
They helped me survive in a game company with 30 or so people in one giant room, no walls to the kitchen area with huge coffee grinder, elevator opened directly into the room, wooden floor with some people having noisy shoes...
Let me add that I am not one to crank his music up to ear damage levels. The phones do dampen outside noise somewhat.
Alternatively, try soft silicone ear-plugs. Like Alpine "Sleep Soft" for only moderate reduction. Be sure not to show the packaging to your boss, there could be misunderstandings. 
I wear those every night, so I guess you won't be uncomfortable wearing them during working hours. They last about a year if you clean them once in a while.
There are similar types of ear plugs with more "discs" than two which reduce noise more, like those made for concerts. I don't remember a particular product.
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I have a pair of these Ultra Phones[^] and really like them. My ears don't get sore even when having them on all day, I only need to crank the music up to about 5% to drown out the conversations around me, and they have a really nice sound.
We can program with only 1's, but if all you've got are zeros, you've got nothing.
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Thanks, that could work too. Still helluva lot better than the office chatter.
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