I can't do 'em, because of the constant pressure in my ears when I have them on.
I tried different noise cancelling cans and the effect is more or less the same:
Audio wise they are great but it feels like I am on a airplane with the need to 'pop' my ears.
Like you describe as if there is a stationary positive pressure wave.
Anyone know the reason for this? Can it be eliminated?
I like noise cancelling headphones when on an airplane, but in everyday life I tend to not like the effect either. The older ones gave me a bit of a headache. The new ones just have that pressure you describe.
https://www.amazon.com/slp/over-ear-active-and-passive-noise...
Also, there are earmuffs and earplugs - I'm not sure what need those don't meet that a construction work requires.
That allows me to get on-ear headphones like the Logitech H570e.
It's enough.