Hi Peter. If you prefer in ear buds, you might want to look at these: Based on the award winning Sennheiser CX300 earphones, the CX300 Mark 2 Precision's give you even more sound for your pound. These Sennheisers are high-quality earphones, which fit into your ear-canal, delivering powerful stereo sound with a full bass and sharp top-end. The included ear adapters ensure a perfect, comfortable fit whilst blocking ambient noise. Also included is a handy carry pouch to protect your 'phones when not in use. The CX300 Mk2s are ideal for use with iPods or portable MP3/CD players and many other devices. Available in a range of cool colours, grab these buds today! http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-2587-sennheiser-cx300-mk2-precision-earphones.aspx Regards. Kevin From: Peter Bentley Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2013 9:36 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Earphones advice please - reposted Thank you Amro. I will look at some reviews. Peter From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Amro Bilal Sent: 08 September 2013 21:25 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Earphones advice please - reposted Well Peter, I use a set of Bose QC3 headphones while travelling on an aeroplane and find them to be very quite and comfortable indeed. I've never tried them on the train nor the tube but I reckon they should be just as effective then. These are on-ear headphones. I think they are quite small when compared to other headphones but inevitably they are bigger than in-earphones. You could check online for better and more in depth reviews. Not sure this is the kind of headphones you are after but hope this helps a bit. Amro -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Peter Bentley Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 5:35 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Earphones advice please - reposted Sorry for the re-posting but there have not been any responses. Perhaps my subject line was too abrupt! Have been using a set of in ear noise cancelling earphones with my Stream. These have now failed but I did not think they were particularly effective in blocking external noise – i.e. on the tube. Any suggestions please. Peter Bentley