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		Izkata on Jan 20, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How do interruptions impact different software eng... Yeah, wearing headphones doesn't necessarily mean they're actually listening to anything.

skirmish on Jan 21, 2025 [–]

Agreed, these [1] work very well in open plan offices.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPCHBCQ

arkh on Jan 21, 2025 | [–]

Yup, used this exact same model for some time. The problem is it does not block voice sound as well as other. But anything else? Silence. It is crazy how loud an AC can sound after you remove those.

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