I tested the NoiseBuster as a hearing protection device by wearing them while vacuuming, operating a snow blower, and while riding my cycling trainer with mountain tires on the bike. All of these activities generate a significant amount of noise at a rather consistent decibel level, and although the NoiseBuster did not eliminate them entirely, it did significantly reduce them to the point that any danger of hearing damage would be eliminated.

My thoughts
I was truly impressed by the NoiseBuster noise-canceling headphones. Not only do they actually work the way they're supposed to, they do it at a cost significantly less than the Bose noise-canceling headphones that you may be more familiar with. The NoiseBuster retails at $70, but Pro Tech is currently running them at the special holiday price of $50. Compare that to the Bose model, which retails at $300. With their amazing noise-canceling feature, ability to fold into a compact shape, included dual prong airline adapter and carrying case, the NoiseBuster noise-canceling headphones are a holiday must-have. I give them 4 out 5 plugs.

OUR RATING: 4 of 5

For more than 20 years, David Gewirtz, the author of Where Have All The Emails Gone? and The Flexible Enterprise has analyzed current, historical, and emerging issues relating to technology, competitiveness, and policy. David is the Editor-in-Chief of the ZATZ magazines, is the Cyberterrorism Advisor for the International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals, and can be reached via email at david@zatz.com.