that's a good point Nate. i mean i have ety er-4's, which, as you know, are amazing at blocking out sound, but I don't like wearing them for too long. i guess i don't need too much isolation, the real problem is that there are 4 little kids who live upstairs in my apartment, and i don't know what they're doing, but they're running above me is fucking loud. i talked to the parents about it, but obviously they can't stop the kids all the time. i spend most of my time at the library but when i want to listen to music, the running does get a bit on my nerves. was hoping that the woodies would help a bit, but i guess i'll just save the $300 and use it on something else.