[dragonelite]

Cancelling sound distractions with NC headsets isn't that bad. Cubicles will most likely help with visual distraction i have in an open floor plan.

[pseudalopex]

I never saw headphones mask voice adequately without playing music or other sound. Or wearable all day without discomfort.

[dragonelite]

I usually put some 8~10 hour youtube lofi stream on when working.

I have no issues with NC headphones could even sleep with them, it has pretty much become a part of me.

[red-iron-pine]

same. you're basically getting earplugs at that point, or keeping something on in the background as a low drone

[JohnFen]

> Cancelling sound distractions with NC headsets isn't that bad

For you. For many others (myself included), using NC headphones is even worse than putting up with the noise.