Xtra 2.0

I use the IsoTunes 2.0 construction earbuds. They're great, going strong for 2 years now.

I've got a set of earbuds that function in industrial environments as noise cancelling earbuds, and also have some innate sound blocking in the ear fitting. Isotunes. Not terribly expensive, and makes a table saw sounds like a slightly noisy dishwasher. They also have models that will allow direct conversation to filter through. So, 25 db sound blocking of sm isn't nonsense, but when someone comes up and talks directly to you it comes through with only partial deadening. Enough to get your attention. The other thing to consider is actually trying to solve the problem. Find other folks who have similar concerns, bring it up at a staff meeting, if you have the right kind of environment for that discussion. I've definitely had direct conversations with folks while I'm talking to a customer. Getting someone to eat their fucking apple quietly might be a bit of a challenge.

I also use isotunes 2. I tried bone conducting but the sound quality was bad. Isotunes protect hearing, sound good, and last 2 shifts off one charge. 

No food, drinks, or combustibles in the DH for us. In the office I use a Thermo Flask I got at Costco years ago. I liked the IsoTunes 2.0 until they sort of broke. The rubber ear cup makes a good seal and does not absorb sweat like the cloth and leader ones I've had in the past. I also got issued Honeywell branded ones but the audio is terrible on it. The audio on the IsoTunes is pretty bad too now that I remember, but it was better than the other one's I've had.

I was using the Isotunes 2.0 but now I'm on their Advanced BT 2.0. They have a pass-through feature which is pretty nice since people keep bugging me at work and it can actually enhance your hearing. They do have magnets inside the ends, but it's not an issue as long as I don't drop them and they have a clip to make sure that doesn't happen.

I love my iso tunes earbuds, they have passive noise cancelling I don't know if that is something you need. I've put them through the washing machine several times and they still work great for me