[astrange]

Sounds like a good place for a recording studio.

Meanwhile, I've been trying highly recommended headphones, and it turns out everyone loves open headphones with no sound isolation, but then I just hear cars outside, my fridge compressor running, computer fans…

[ryanmcbride]

Open headphones and sound isolating headphones are good for different things. I personally don't like closed back or sound isolating ones because I want to be able to hear what's going on around me.

[treeman79]

For adhd. Ear plugs are or similar is a handy trick for staying on task.

If I could turn off hearing while working I would.

[tsol]

If you're trying to block sound, IEMs are usually the way to go. A bit more expensive for comparable sound quality, but it's worth it for the increase in portability

[magicalhippo]

Yeah I got two, one open for when I want to really enjoy music or be available, and one closed for when I need to concentrate.