[ortusdux]

I have two pairs of Samsung buds, both without ANC, that allow me to angle grind or run a table saw while listening to podcasts without needing to turn up the volume. The passive nose cancelation of closed IEMs with a good fit should be on par with ear plugs.

My issue is that most of the loud noises I am trying to block out are non-repeating. ANC is great for rhythmic sounds, but terrible for everything else. A blacksmith friend of mine hates ANC.

My issue now is that the newer Samsung buds all are open, to allow for better ANC. This rules them out for my use case.