Ears Covered In’Bose
July 16th, 2008
Sometimes I have a problem getting into the zone while working. What I’ve found is that music by itself doesn’t really help. I still hear all the distractions and such. Not too long ago, it hit me. Every time I put headphones on, my focus skyrockets. Headphones seem to function as blinders for me. Something about putting them on makes it impossible for me to multi-task, which is a good thing. It makes me want to close my email, avoid my feeds and hammer down.
Headphone Equality
The other thing I noticed is that not all headphones were created equal. Headphones always help me focus but certain pairs (I have several different types) put me into hyperdrive. About six months ago I was walking around target while my wife shopped, most likely for a new purse. I meandered into the headphone isle out of curiosity, with no intentions of purchasing anything (though I had some Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket). I picked up a pair. Tried them on. Ooohh, they felt like pillows on my ears. But what do they sound like I thought? I delicately graced the play button with my majestic pointer finger and floated into inner-ear ecstasy.
Good Things Cost Money
I’ve never spent more than $20 on headphones so the $140 price tag seemed insurmountable, but then I remembered the hole in my pocket. I picked the singed Christmas money up off the floor, grabbed a pair of the headphones and headed to the nearest checkout. As I approached, the gentleman behind the counter greeted me with a cheery, “Good day, Sir! Excellent choice.” Ok, that’s not true, but I’ve never been happier with a pair of headphones and I would now like to recommend them to you.
P.S. I Love You
Also note, that these headphones are so good that Oak, one of my friends, went out and purchased a pair. He too enjoys the daily eargasms though often to the beat of a trance track. Am I allowed to say eargasms on this blog? Man, that feels wrong.
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I am pretty much the same way. Working from home I needed a way to block out as many distractions as I could and buckle down and focus. I ended up getting the Bose Quiet Comfort 2’s and I love them. I can’t wear in-ear headphones as they hurt after an extended period of time. These were perfect, and I am very glad I made the purchase.
@Nate - Yeah, those look sweet. Same here. I only wear in-ear when I mow the yard pretty much. Over ear gets a little annoying too but I can wear them a lot longer.