I am looking for a device that you wear over your ears(like
headphones) to cut out external noise. What is it called? Where can I
find one in the UK?

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 13 Feb 2005 13:41 PST

Are you looking for noise reduction earmuffs similar to these?

http://store.yahoo.com/earplugstore/earmuffs.html

http://www.rahq.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Bilsom_Earmuffs_and_Headsets_49.html

If this is the type of thing you want, I'll be glad to search for
merchants who ship to the UK. It would help to know approximately what
price you hope to pay, since this kind of equipment has a very wide
price range.

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 13 Feb 2005 17:07 PST

Please check this UK site, and let me know whether any of these
products would meet your needs:

http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/subprod/ear-defenders-0000822.aspx

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Clarification of Question by drclintjones-ga on 13 Feb 2005 19:29 PST

This is exactly the kind of thing I am looking for. Thank you very
much, I just could'nt think of the name!

Great work...

I'm glad to have been able to help you find what you're looking for!

These devices go by many names, including "ear defenders," "ear
protectors," and "noise reduction earmuffs."

I'm reposting the UK link that I suggested earlier:

Abbey Pro: Hearing Protection Ear Defenders
http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/subprod/ear-defenders-0000822.aspx

Here are a few more options, from UK sites:

The Outdoor UK Army Surplus Shop: Ear Defenders
http://www.the-outdoor.co.uk/ishop/853/shopscr104.html

Value DIY: Ear Defenders
http://www.valuediy.co.uk/diystore/catalogue/Work%20Wear/Ear%20Defenders

Howsafe LTD: Ear Plugs and Muffs
http://secure.cyberware.co.uk/~cb708/acatalog/Ear_Plugs___Muffs.html

My Google search strategy:

Google Web Search: "ear defenders OR protectors" OR "noise * earmuffs" site:.uk
://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22ear+defenders+OR+protectors+%22+OR+%22noise+*+earmuffs%22+site%3A.uk

I hope this is helpful. If anything is unclear or incomplete, or if a
link doesn't work for you, please request clarification; I'll be glad
to offer further assistance before you rate my answer.

Many thanks to my friend and colleague thx1138, who provided me with
useful information related to this search.

Best regards,
pinkfreud

Fast, accurate, helpfull.... just what I needed!

You may also want to look at headsets with "active noise
cancellation". They have a microphone and electronics that sence the
incomming sound wave and generate a wave 180 degrees out of phase.
They add and cancel each other out. They are quite effective.