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I use the Shure SE420 in-ear headphones with the foam buds. It blocks out most ambient noise... except the deep hum of the airplane and screaming kids. I've tried their rubber gasket buds, but I find they hurt my ears when the plane changes altitude.

My friend uses the Bose QuietComfort 3 and is very happy with it but he could hear the quartet of screaming toddlers on our last flight (when one stopped the another picked up the "chorus").

I never switched to the Bose because of the "clunkiness" factor: it takes up a lot of room in a carry-on bag. Whereas the Shure is very compact and easy to store. If you are going to go with the Shure, pay for the higher-end ear buds because you get what you pay for: great sound quality.

Although, I did seriously consider the Bose on our last flight with four screaming toddlers...