When I travel, which fortunately is not very often, I wear my earbuds all the time, except when going through security (I learned the hard way.) On the plane, blasting -- let's say, the new "Mika" -- helps keep me in the zone, but should I want to snooze, earbuds aren't going to save me.

So these brand-new Logitech Noise Canceling Headphones With SilentSound™ high-parametric noise canceling technology and custom-fit ear cushions, are EXACTLY what I need. Besides the fact that the headphones reduce outside distractions -- up to 22 decibels -- so I can enjoy my music in crisp, dyamnic sound (40mm neodymium drivers), the detachable audio cable allows me to relax in blessed silence. With the adaptive noise cancellation technology, they automatically adjust to outside sound, so you con't have to fiddle with the volume on your iPod either. As an added travel feature, the headphones fold flat in a handy protective carrying case, which also includes an adapter for airplane audio systems.

Compatible with all iPods, other MP3 digital audio players, CD players and other music devices with a standard 3.5mm stereo audio output. I'm wearing mine now and am not about to take them off, so get your own. $149.99 at Logitech.