Can I comfortably sleep in them -- to block out noisy air conditioner, or neighbors?
862641
You can comfortably sleep on your back in them. They'll block some of the AC and neighbors but not all of it. I'd even say they would only block part of that noise. You could wear them while playing ocean sounds or white noise though. The combination of the background noise and the noise cancelling might do the trick. But the headphones alone won't cancel the noise.
862642
My guess is no for sleeping. Unless you lay on your back and never turn. They are also a bit tight on the head, so that could be annoying too. Ear plugs are a better bet...
862643
Unless you sleep only on your back or stomach I would say no. They are comfortable enough to wear fir long periods, but if you turn on your side the hard plastic would be very uncomfortable.
862644
No, definitely not. Even sitting at my desk I find I can't wear them for more than about 15-20 minutes at a time before they get uncomfortable.
807371
With just the noise cancelling, no. With noise cancelling and music, yes! My partner snores terribly and these have been amazing, provided that I'm listening to something through them (nature sounds seem to have an additional "white noise" type of effect).
711766
I am a safety and health professional and have tried many earmuffs for my own use. Occasionally an idiot neighbor is blasting his stereo, and these earmuffs are the only ones that adequately block out low frequency sounds such as the annoying bass. So yes, for your purposes, they are ideal. Unfortunately, as others have mentioned, you would have to sleep face up on the pillow, without turning your head. I have tried 33 dBA NRR earplugs (the highest available), and they aren't as good as this 31 dBA earmuff.
1947428
If you intend to be sleeping beside the snorer I wouldn't recommend these. They have a small extension that goes beyond flush with the ear. It would be uncomfortable if you turn your head on the pillow. If you are up and functioning around the snorer it would reduce the intensity of the sound but not 100%
336013
Yes, they do block out normal amounts of snoring. If the snoring is really loud and wall shaking, they don't. They will dampen the sound though.
1012431
Sorry for your noisy neighbors problem!!! I don't think that anything but industrial type earphones - like those worn in factories by heavy duty machine workers, by outdoor airport workers, etc. - would work in your case. These are very good and make it such that the noise around you is not intrusive. You will still be aware of the noises around you, but in a more mellow way. I find these great when on an airplane (the engine noise is muffled) or when in the neighborhood (the lawn mower noise, etc. is not interruptive to my listening). Good Luck!
273833
Only if you sleep on your back and not on your side. The yellow part is hard plastic. Work great to keep sound out.
646250
Just by wearing them alone, you won't cancel out your annoying neighbor completely. But if you play some music or other audio at a reasonable level, it should do the trick.
1636174
Hannah--the QC2s are not good to sleep in. I'm sure it could be done, but if I were you I would look into a pair of noise-canceling canalphones such as the Etymotic ER6i's.
476086
Just my opinion, but I think not. As I said in my review, I found them too uncomfortable to wear for a few minutes, but even if they fit you better than they fit me, I don't see how anyone could possibly sleep with these on. Try some simple earplugs like these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001YXOEE/ref=nosim/103-1990038-9555833?n=228013
711767
You could, however, the size of the earmuffs would be a hinderance if you attempted to sleep on your side. I believe using them for sleeping is a hit and miss proposition.
1497139
Yes. I purchased them for the balcony at our condo at the beach. Our guests say they are so comfortable, they can easily fall asleep in them. I highly recommend them!
872988
I have not slept with them on but suspect that they would not feel comfortable while sleeping with them on. They are not made for sleeping. They are made to muffle ambient sound while awake and upright.
543838
I put them on and had my husband speak quietly to me. Heard him fine. So, no noise blocking. Ear plugs will probably be your best bet.
452780
They wouldn't. They would reduce the volume, so perhaps if you can sleep with quiet snoring? Just get a pair of cheap ear plugs which snuff out everything if you want to cancel out snoring.
1553162
I would not - the vibration is too strong/noise-y and they do not recommend that you have the heat against you for a long time. Not to mention, it's like a cushion, so it would be like trying to sleep on a little square cushion that is too loud and hot.
883786
I use them to sleep in because the dogs/hedgehog are loud, and they're comfortable. They'll fall out if you don't put them in properly though.