Would they be a good choice for someone who is noise sensitive in an office environment?
285477
You might consider over ear headphones � if you are very sensitive. But my son loves the ear buds.
285478
Very, especially with the foam plugs. Even if you don't have anything playing they block out a good amount of noise, and when you DO have any audio coming through them, it all but blocks everything out.
285479
I have Bose Quiet Comfort headphones and much prefer these. The earpieces go fairly deep into your ear canal to work effectively. I find them comfortable but others clearly may not.
285480
Yes, I have found these to be comfortable fit and sound proof so to speak. My son recommended them to me and he wears them in a office environment.
285481
I use them when flying -- noisey jets, babies crying -- and they do very well.
285482
I wear these while I'm at work and they do a pretty good job of isolating all the background noise in the office when I have music playing. Great earphones.
2118911
Yes. These headphones are comfortable (I wear them for hours a day at work) and have balanced sound reproduction. There are lighter headphones, particularly if you go with open ones (e.g. my old HD590s are exceptionally light and comfortable), but these are very good for listening to any music. As they are closed (good for blocking some background noise), you need to be extra careful to not listen at high volume for extended periods of time. They don't distort, but you will damage your hearing.
1449161
I use them at work and I have a very loud, annoying co-worker that they help me tune out. They aren't noise cancelling per day but they do work really well.
258611
Yes. These work very well for that. I work in an over crowded office environment and these work well to block out noise around me, and work well to talk on the phone. If listening to music, it does not escape to bother anyone around me. Hope this helps.
1774564
Actually, yes because they are monitors they should work very well. You have to make sure you get a good seal and you won't hear the engines much with these. Um, they may not be the most comfortable for really long periods though. I can wear mine for an hour or two before my ear starts to fatigue a bit. You can't beat these for the price! I've owned several. Lot of bass and huge dynamic driver.
1631095
Very good noise canceling. You can still hear really loud sounds here and there if your music is soft enough. But a person would certainly need to raise their voice from their normal "indoor" voice in order to get your attention. If your music is loud enough, there's no chance you'll hear any outside noises really. Would not advise for office use...
2269897
They are good for noise cancellation of regular conversation. I use them at work and can't hear the other workers. I work in an open call center type of setup.
722084
No. ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) headsets work best to cancel out constant, low frequency noise such as airplane rumblings, car noise, etc. They'll work to a slighter extent on office noises but they may, depending on the voice, suppress the background noise and let the voices come through clearer. My suggestion would be to find a set at a place with a 100% return policy, keep all the packing materials, and try some out. Bose are probably the best, others with over-the-ear cups (these JVC are on-the-ear) are your best bet.
1131445
No, these would be a bad choice because they are open air phones that allow outside noises in. You need noise canceling phones, like those made by Bose.
1989262
The Koss QZ99 will certainly reduce ambient noise but for the work place where fellow workers or your boss need to get your attention, these may not be the best choice. Sitting at my desk using this head set, I actually have to keep my phone in the corner of my eye to watch for the lights.
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!
258610
I use these headphones in an office environment daily, listening to a range of music. I have never had anyone mention that they could hear what I was listening to no matter the sound level while I was wearing them. If they are not on your head, you of course can hear them decently well. They are comfortable enough to wear all day in an office environment. And while not active sound canceling, while listening to music you are hard-pressed to hear any outside noise.
1110997
No. I use them at the office because of the number of computers running near me, with noisy fans etc. I can hear other people perfectly well when they talk. The headphones analyse the noise around them then generate anti-noise to cancel it out, but it's not perfect ( which is deliberate ), there's a delay in the analysis. Therefore something constant like a fan whirrin will be cancelled out almost perfectly, but a continually changing source like a human voice speaking will sound slightly different to normal, but be perfectly intelligible / clear because the headphones are only cancelling out what they heard a fraction of a second before that, so it never catches up. If they change their conversation from speech to a consistant hum then that'd be cancelled. Hope I'm making myself clear.
2211756
I only use them for work (at a power plant), but they are very comfortable, stay in place and are effective at blocking out sound. I am exposed to a lot of large motors and fans and it makes it comfortable to be around that noise for quite sometime. You may have to experiment with keeping or removing the string. It's handy to hang them up but could be uncomfortable during sleeping. I have also find these to be quite durable. They wash up well and don't lose their form. Try a set and see how they work.
251176
I have used them on public transportation. They do a pretty good job of keeping room-level noise out (e.g. nearby conversations), but you'll hear louder noises like a train running through tunnels, etc. I think the noise suppression is fine but not remarkable.
1695966
Haven't used them on a flight, but they'd probably be decent though they don't have any type of active noise suppression. While they do come with foam isolation tips, I use Comply isolation tips that seem to provide more privacy - they're another 20 bucks for 3 pair, but worth it IMO.
526681
I think it depends on your specific environment, but generally speaking, I think you would have no issues wearing them for a full day. I work in an office building and wear my Earasers occasionally. Nothing is muffled when I wear them, it really is like someone just turned the volume down of the world... Voices, phones, TV, etc remain crystal clear, just quieter. As for wearing them all day: I've worn mine for about 4 hours with no irritation or pain at all, so I don't think all day would be a problem.