Noise is all around us on a daily basis. Whether it's from commuting to work, flying to a vacation, exercising on a treadmill or even working on a computer, there is a constant din that surrounds us and it can be a source of annoyance or something more serious. It's a scientifically proven fact that noise causes elevated blood pressure, stress and other physical and emotional disturbance. Ordinary ear plugs and earmuffs can help, but not against low frequency noise such as that from engines, motors and fans. Low-frequency noise waves are longer, can carry great distances and can penetrate passive barriers, even cement walls. Fortunately, there is now a technologically advanced solution that will control the sound level around you whether you're traveling, exercising or mowing the lawn. An electronic noise reduction headphone can be used to filter out noise or with a portable audio device to filter out distortion. The headphones reduce irritating background noise by coupling low-frequency noise waves with their exact mirror image waves. Frequent flyers can benefit from these headphones, not only to filter noise but also to enhance the audio quality of in-flight entertainment. Airlines provide first-run movies and other high-quality video and audio entertainment programming to passengers but may then provide the lowest quality headphone. The combination of a low-end headphone and the low-frequency aircraft cabin noise often renders programming inaudible and a source of frustration rather than entertainment for a passenger on a long flight. Use a headphone such as the NoiseBuster® instead of the standard issue headphone and the audio quality may improve enough to be enjoyed. Additionally, when passengers take along personal entertainment devices such as portable DVD players and MP3 Players, the background cabin noise often interferes with audibility. The headphone lets users enjoy audio at a reasonable volume that is not dangerous to hearing. What should you look for in noise reduction headphones? Here are a few tips: ? 18dB of active noise reduction across a wide frequency range ? open-back design which is more comfortable for the wearer and folds for portability ? good ear seal without enclosing the ear in unwieldy, often hot, closed earcups ? a reasonable price since a higher price does not necessarily ensure better quality. For more information on NoiseBuster headphones, visit at www.noisebuster.net. 217 Westport Road, Wilton, CT 06897 ph. 203-210-7230, fx. 203-210-7229, www.noisebuster.net