Does it play music without turning on noise cancelling? I know the bose qc15's do not. How about these?
182715
I must say yes it does exceptionally great, my first choice in travelling companion
182716
You can do that way. But, music quality is slight different without turning on NC which has some effect of equalization.
182717
Greetings from Australia Max. I can confirm that the ATH-ANC9s do indeed play music even when the active noise cancelling is switched off. It is a great benefit when you are on a long plane flight for example and you forgot to change your old battery before departure. I used to own the Bose QC15s previously, and always hated it when the battery went flat and the headphones stopped working effectively. The ANC9s don't suffer from this problem. There is a noticeable degradation of bass and volume, but well within tolerable limits. The battery lasts a lot longer in my ANC9s than they ever did in the Bose Greetings from Australia Max. I can confirm that the ATH-ANC9s do indeed play music even when the active noise cancelling is switched off. It is a great benefit when you are on a long plane flight for example and you forgot to change your old battery before departure. I used to own the Bose QC15s previously, and always hated it when the battery went flat and the headphones stopped working effectively. The ANC9s don't suffer from this problem. There is a noticeable degradation of bass and volume, but well within tolerable limits. The battery lasts a lot longer in my ANC9s than they ever did... » Read More Greetings from Australia Max. I can confirm that the ATH-ANC9s do indeed play music even when the active noise cancelling is switched off. It is a great benefit when you are on a long plane flight for example and you forgot to change your old battery before departure. I used to own the Bose QC15s previously, and always hated it when the battery went flat and the headphones stopped working effectively. The ANC9s don't suffer from this problem. There is a noticeable degradation of bass and volume, but well within tolerable limits. The battery lasts a lot longer in my ANC9s than they ever did in the Bose « Show Less
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I have both and I used the new 20i last week in the plane. In my opinion QC 15 is better in noise cancelling but I like the 20i to carry around. I used 20i in the bus and in the car with IPHONE listing music and I like it. Quality QC 15 is better in the plane but to carry around I like 20i
272718
By any chance, when you activate it, does it just sound like moderate white noise, but you still hear what's going on outside of the earbuds? Because I have that problem as well, and I too have an Android. The noise-cancellation isn't all that great. If anything, it makes the sound quality worse. Why the noise-cancellation doesn't work well, I don't know. I'll just say the quality of the earbuds isn't the best.
1720739
Hi Jennifer, You can hear music with these in 2 ways: with the noise cancelling on (which will reduce the surrounding sounds but will consume the baterry) and with the noise cancelling off (which will work just like a regular headphones)Keep in mind that the pads are not very soft so is uncomfortable to wear them for several hrs.
1782434
The ones I have are in my opinion not noise-cancelling. They are just simple high quality headphones.
1051115
Having the QC15 and then using the QC20 I couldn't feel anything from the earbuds. Maybe it was just the significant difference between the two, but they were very comfortable, produced a great sound, and did a remarkable job at noise cancelling.
2108383
No, they are not active cancelling, like Bose. But I looked at it when was on sale hoping that it might have that feature.
1974403
Low frequencies; yes. Mid - high frequencies and varying pitches NO, eg. voices, even soft ones~ Some noise cancellation is better than no noise cancellation. Audible hiss when cable is plugged into headphone, even with input jack unplugged. Compared to Bose Quiet Comfort 15's - which were what these were trying to replicate I assume - they're candid representations for it's price point; don't expect a miracle.
1285888
They don't sound as good to me. I haven't heard Beats, but I've heard many. I don't think Beats is advertised as noise-canceling. Bose Quietcomfort 15 are the best noise-canceling phones I've owned. Do not buy used old models. After many years, the ear cushions on my Bose phones were wearing out. I called them and they offered me the new model for $100 and said it was much improved. They were right. The new model sounds much better than the one I had.
908637
No they do not. Stick with the Bose, they have the best noise cancelling available. Lots of people hate Bose, but their noise cancelling headphones are the best in the business. People hate Bose because they will not show their specs for all their products. Most of their home theater items are bad bang for buck. However their blue tooth speakers and noise cancelling are the best around. Good luck.
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I use them regularly on trains and less so now on planes.As others have said, they are on ear headphones so don't have the closed ear coverage benefit of the Bose QC which are designed like ear defenders with noise cancelling and then headphone speakers. As over ear headphones they give a significant cut in office background noise, air conditioning hum, aircraft engine noise etc.As they are not over ear they do not to as good a job cutting voices.I find them easier to sleep in than the Bose so generally get a better nights sleep wearing these in the 'cheap' seats at the back of the (air)bus. I use them regularly on trains and less so now on planes.As others have said, they are on ear headphones so don't have the closed ear coverage benefit of the Bose QC which are designed like ear defenders with noise cancelling and then headphone speakers. As over ear headphones they give a significant cut in office background noise, air conditioning hum, aircraft engine noise etc.As they are not over ear they do not to as good a job cutting voices.I find them easier to sleep in than the Bose so generally get a better nights sleep wearing these in the 'cheap' seats at... » Read More I use them regularly on trains and less so now on planes.As others have said, they are on ear headphones so don't have the closed ear coverage benefit of the Bose QC which are designed like ear defenders with noise cancelling and then headphone speakers. As over ear headphones they give a significant cut in office background noise, air conditioning hum, aircraft engine noise etc.As they are not over ear they do not to as good a job cutting voices.I find them easier to sleep in than the Bose so generally get a better nights sleep wearing these in the 'cheap' seats at the back of the (air)bus. « Show Less
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It's a pretty common issue with noise cancelling headphones (I experience it when the noise cancelling is on with no music or anything). I'm assuming you notice the sensation of pressure? Happy to shed a little light on why that happens. If you go on an airplane or an elevator moving up/down pretty fast, you know how you get pressure in your ears and have to pop them? Well, when you get that pressure, it blocks your ears from hearing lower frequency sounds (sounds that your ears constantly hear, but you likely don't recognize it). Noise cancelling headphones block low frequency noise, so in your case and mine, it tricks the brain into thinking there is pressure on your ear (because you encounter the same hearing loss), even though there isn't. The pain is psychological, but that doesn't make it any less real, unfortunately. So the more simulated pressure you experience, but better the noise cancellation technology is! I would suggest switching to a solid pair of non-noise cancelling headphones such as the Bowers & Wilkins P5s or Sennheiser HD598. While they don't cancel noise like the Bose QC15s, they do a good job at noise isolation, and don't leave you with the pain. Hope this helps!
1798550
Hello, you must use a cord to listen to any audio since the QC15 does not have Bluetooth capability.
2253143
Yes the noise cancellation is really good. I travel a ton so I have used it on every size plane. It's not as good as the Bose Quiet Comfort, but it is pretty damn close.
1051114
There is a much smaller sensation of pressure with the QC20's than with the QC15's. It also helps if you turn on the noise cancelling before inserting the ear buds.
771559
I have the Bose QC15, IMHO, not worth the money. More hype than anything. At least with the Beats, you get bass.
488143
Just block out, there are not noise cancelling, but they are great Headphones!!!!