How do they compare performance-wise in the sound-cancelling dept. to the Panasonic RP-HC55 pair? That's what I've lived with for several years.
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I don't know about the Panasonics. The AudioTechnicas do a good job of cutting background "white noise" (like a blowing fan, for example) but less so with people's voices. In the end I gave them up because of the inconvenience of the battery pack.
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I have the same issue. The noise cancellation on this headphone is substantially inferior to the Sennheiser PXC 250 and the QuietComfort 15--both of which I've owned and used for years. There is virtually no difference in noise reduction between "Normal" and "Bypass" modes, and Talk Through introduces more noise than is present without the phones. I just cannot accept that Sennheiser would create such a poor product; certainly my set must be defective.
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Hi Joe, In terms of sound quality there are pretty much the same. If you using the Etymotic in plane/train or outdoors then the quality suffers alittle. These are not noise canceling or noise softening. But as far as comfort. I prefer the Etymotic.
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The ones I have are in my opinion not noise-cancelling. They are just simple high quality headphones.
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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
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http://www.trustedreviews.com/shure-se215-review-sound-quality-and-verdict-page-2
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I looked over the specs and they appear to be the same. I'd recommend going with the lower price is this is the same deal I got on these. I love these headphones and feel they are a best value in this category based on the performance vs value. The Bluetooth connectivity is amazing and I use it all the time. You can use a cable as well which 90% of this style units do not offer. The Boses still have better noise canceling but no Bluetooth model is available.
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Hi Victor,While I haven't had as good a luck with the noise cancellation, I haven't been in any environments as noisy as yours. I do know others have had good experience and with my previous generations of this headset, it has been the best of anything offered and the current gen is the same. I have used other makes and their noise cancellation isn't as good.
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Bose may be the top seller, but if you consider the Bose QCS "standard", this product is "superior". Having owned both this like comparing a Ferrari to a Ford. Klipsch Audio has always ben better at speakers than Bose in my book. The noise cancelling is terrific, as good or better than Bose. I assume you might use these to listen to music also? These will knock your scoks off....and turn heads with the style factor.
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The amperiors are newer. Amperior are slightly better, according to Sennheiser.I don't know the HD25, but the amperiors are excellent to me
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I enjoy them both. At present the Sony MDRZX300/BLK is slightly more expensive than the Panasonic RPDJS400W DJ, though not by much. I haven't used my Panasonic as much as the Sony; my general impression is that the Sony's audio quality may be a cut above. The "feel factor"--comfort in wearing headphones--is so subjective that any comment might mislead. I find the size and design of the Sony more convenient for storage: with their earpieces swiveled inwards, you can store them flat. The Panasonic are bulkier.
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RW/RP isn't always the same for every manufacturer. So... if you are mixing and matching sets but still want the noise cancelling for the parallel positions you have to be careful. Although, keep in mind that some people don't want noise cancelling because they think it causes the 'bell-like chime' to disappear. Either way, to be sure you know exactly what you are getting I suggest finding an online retailer you can actually call to place your order in so that you get exactly what you want. Some retailers let you mix and match for the same cost as buying a set of three and some might not be that cool. RW/RP isn't always the same for every manufacturer. So... if you are mixing and matching sets but still want the noise cancelling for the parallel positions you have to be careful. Although, keep in mind that some people don't want noise cancelling because they think it causes the 'bell-like chime' to disappear. Either way, to be sure you know exactly what you are getting I suggest finding an online retailer you can actually call to place your order in so that you get exactly what you want. Some retailers let you mix and match for the same cost as buying a set of three and some might not be... » Read More RW/RP isn't always the same for every manufacturer. So... if you are mixing and matching sets but still want the noise cancelling for the parallel positions you have to be careful. Although, keep in mind that some people don't want noise cancelling because they think it causes the 'bell-like chime' to disappear. Either way, to be sure you know exactly what you are getting I suggest finding an online retailer you can actually call to place your order in so that you get exactly what you want. Some retailers let you mix and match for the same cost as buying a set of three and some might not be that cool. « Show Less
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Sorry I have not compared them.I was not as impressed as I expected to be. There are nice features like talk through button so if a flight attendant asks a question dont Ned to take headphone off. And the fact that if batery goes flat it still works as regular headphone but the Bose QC 15 us actually better on noise reduction
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Unfortunately I don't know anything about the Bose. The NAD HP50 is not noise canceling. Their isolation is desent in a room with other noises.
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The noise canceling is actually pretty good. However, if you are listening to audio books, than nothing will help. Don't ask me why but for some reason none of the noise canceling headphones out there do the job for audio books. Now if you want the best quality all around, I would go with ATHM50. Hands down the best quality sound. A bit big and bulky, but the best. Audio-Technica ATHM50RD Professional Studio Monitor Headphones, Red
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I spoke with Sennheiser I asked them what the difference was and they said they were very Similar. I guess that means no difference besides the color, and of course the price. I would get the green ones I love mine.
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I currently use these headphones and have tried some of my friends "fancy" ones. And i have never heard a difference.