When Traveling, Best Way to Hear CDs...

i know you prefer something w/o headphones but i cant help recommending the etymotics. they're small super high quality in-the-ear phones that are perfect for travel, especially on the plane since they block out all snoring, babies, insurance salesmen, etc. they sell them with a whole setup (small amp, bag, cd player, etc) at headroom.com or maybe it's headphone.com. 800-828-8184 w/ 30 day money back guarantee. i thought the etymotics w/o the amp were just fine and you dont have to remember to turn the amp off each time you're finished. if you haven't heard these things yet you should. they're true wonders.

jeff, i agree, the senn hd600 are better phones but they make a lot of noise for people sitting next to you on a plane. i've heard that etymotics are suitable (comfortable) for something like 80% of the public. the rest need to get custom fitted earpieces which are super pricey. since there is the 30 refund policy it's worth trying i think. of course, this is all a bit off topic since mcrheist prefers a non-can system. for that i'm stumped. sorry.