I only want to use these in the gym to stop from hearing the noise from the machines and the "real men" that slam down the weights...will these work?
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Noise cancelling headphones are much better at reducing steady noises than intermittent sounds like crashes. They will reduce crashes some but not dramatically.
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No i would not recommend these headphones for that. The noise cancelling is simply not enough powerful for that
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Yes, I believe it will. You will hear people speaking close to you, but it should drown out background noise. If you want to eliminate every sound go to the Bose, but I think you will like these for the gym. Hope this helps, Dawn T
1526452
These dull noise more then cancel it. They work best on motor noises that remain steady but they dull human speach, too. Likely with just the noise canceling feature turned on the noise of the machines will be lessened and the men will be quieter. When you listen to music while using the noise canceling feature you should be able to block out most of the world, but some will still be audible. Just be aware, these use a cord to connect to your phone/mp3 player and they are large. Depending on what machines you use in the gym, they might get in your way.
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Yes they will. Just used them on two flights and they eliminated the jet engine and turboprop noise by about 90%
1526454
These (and all noise-limiting devices ie ear plugs) will eliminate constant noises like the hum of the machines, but sudden noises like the real men will still be heard, although a bit more muffled than normal.
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Although I have not used these at the gym, I would guess that they would help to muffle the noise. I could not hear the air and white noise from the airplane. When the flight attendant came around, I had to remove the headphones to hear her.
913770
These are not "technically" noise canceling (they do not use the noise canceling technology)... But mild volume and the foam tips, good luck hearing anything. I've used them in the city, jogging, gym, coffee shop... People have to wave to get my attention as the ONLY thing I can hear is my music.
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Sure these would block the loud music/noise.. and optionally allow you to pipe in your own music.. but may be a bit cumbersome if moving head around a lot. Probably inner ear plugs would be better when performing a workout with a lot of motion. Search amazon for "ear plugs" and lots of good options.
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Hey Climbing - they will definiteky reduce noise. I actually use them to listen to podcasts while mowing the lawn. They are a little bulky because they cover the whole ear. If you don't mind that then I would recommend them.
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!
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They dampen noise, but are not silencers. I can wear these on airplanes and hear people talking just fine, but the overall noise level is seriously reduced. It assists one to ignore the noise more easily. Depending upon your ability to ignore soft noises, these may or may not work for you.
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Not really. They allow you to hear what's around you, better for running outside. Though they get pretty loud and will drown out a loud gym, no problem.
114201
I have used them during helicopter rides and working out at the gym.... They do a great job of quieting background noise.
592353
I only use these when I'm inside on a treadmill, but while I can hear what's going on around me, it seems to be muffled.
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Sure. These are essentially earplugs with built-in headphones. If you don't listen to anything, they still block noise effectively.
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I think they would. I use these for work, and they definitely help with having to stand next to an industrial grade garbage disposal that's left running all day. They cut down the decibel level while still allowing me to clearly listen to my coworkers. If you're looking for earplugs that'll deaden the sound completely though, you may want to go for another brand.
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I feel these are only good to keep very loud sounds out. They do not block voice etc, but keep sounds like machinery out.
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These "tune in" to distant/ quiet sounds while muffling loud/ near by noises, in essence balancing the surrounding volume. I think they would work but unless you planed to use the audio jack I think they may be to heavy for what you want.
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yes indeed. i use mine every time i go to the gym. but be sure to get the extra ear covers that they sell separately. they get sweaty. i remove them and rinse them if this happens, but it's nice to have fresh ones to switch out every so often. the sound quality is incomparable at this price, btw.
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IMO, these would not be good for the gym because if you bend over or lean too far these over the ear headphones would fall off. I would recommend checking out the behind the head style of headphones. Kinivo makes them as well.
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Absolutely not. I just tried these on in my house and they block about as much noise as a sock would taped to your ear. I could clearly hear music playing on my TV at lvl 5/99. I put falling rain white noise on the headphones at low (the volume I'd have on if I worked out at a gym with no music on) and I could still here everything around me, including the carpenters doing work downstairs. These may be great for runners/whoever but don't expect any sound blocking at all. Just reboxed them and shipping them back. Looks like I'm going to have to buy the $299 ones from Bose, which it a hell of a lot of money for headphones. Maybe I should just look for a new gym that doesn't think it's also a disco. Absolutely not. I just tried these on in my house and they block about as much noise as a sock would taped to your ear. I could clearly hear music playing on my TV at lvl 5/99. I put falling rain white noise on the headphones at low (the volume I'd have on if I worked out at a gym with no music on) and I could still here everything around me, including the carpenters doing work downstairs. These may be great for runners/whoever but don't expect any sound blocking at all. Just reboxed them and shipping them back. Looks like I'm going to have to buy the $299 ones from Bose, which it a hell of... » Read More Absolutely not. I just tried these on in my house and they block about as much noise as a sock would taped to your ear. I could clearly hear music playing on my TV at lvl 5/99. I put falling rain white noise on the headphones at low (the volume I'd have on if I worked out at a gym with no music on) and I could still here everything around me, including the carpenters doing work downstairs. These may be great for runners/whoever but don't expect any sound blocking at all. Just reboxed them and shipping them back. Looks like I'm going to have to buy the $299 ones from Bose, which it a hell of a lot of money for headphones. Maybe I should just look for a new gym that doesn't think it's also a disco. « Show Less
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I listened to books on tape at the gym and could hear the music playing in the background. Not very loud, but enough to say these might not be the best at blocking out the lawn mower. They did block out people trying to talk to me, though.