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47 Post author: Arran_Stirton 28 April 2014 12:40PM

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Comment author: zedzed 29 April 2014 01:18:54AM 4 points [-]

Avoid listening to music while trying to adsorb new information

I recently spent under $35 to get industrial earmuffs and earplugs, for a combined total of 64 db of noise reduction. Single most cost-effective investment I've made in my learning (not counting the $0 ones).

Comment author: johnswentworth 29 April 2014 02:51:22AM 3 points [-]

I recently spent $300 on noise-cancelling earbuds. I live in the middle of San Francisco, so it's pretty noisy. I'd tried earplugs and found them uncomfortable and the noise reduction unimpressive. The earbuds have been great for productivity in general (both at work and studying at home). I highly recommend them if you're in a noisy area and can afford it.