Best Noise Cancelation I'm looking for headphones that are mostly for noise cancelation not so much for music use, I live in a noisy environment, I have the train a few yards away, noisy streets and not to mention really, really loud neighbors (kids running, fighting and loud radio play) that live in the apartment up stairs from me, I want something that can eliminate or at least dull these noises down, I use ear plugs but that doesn't work to well. Have any of you experienced or have any headphones you would recommend for this?Thanks Best Noise Cancelation I'm looking for headphones that are mostly for noise cancelation not so much for music use, I live in a noisy environment, I have the train a few yards away, noisy... » Read More Best Noise Cancelation I'm looking for headphones that are mostly for noise cancelation not so much for music use, I live in a noisy environment, I have the train a few yards away, noisy streets and not to mention really, really loud neighbors (kids running, fighting and loud radio play) that live in the apartment up stairs from me, I want something that can eliminate or at least dull these noises down, I use ear plugs but that doesn't work to well. Have any of you experienced or have any headphones you would recommend for this?Thanks « Show Less
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I'm in the same boat. I'm reviewing headphone sets primarily based on their noise cancellation abilities -- I don't even need audio. Recommendations would be welcome.
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Actually, for the moment I've decided to try a pair of plain earmuffs. Slightly more bulky and they don't have noise cancellation, but noise cancellation, as far as I can tell, primarily deals with deep noises, not high ones -- and I'm primarily concerned with higher noises. I've tried my roommate's pair of earmuffs and they seem to do the trick.Less than $20: 3M Peltor H10A Optime 105 Earmuff . They review very well.
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I recently bought the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones to block thumping and loud footsteps from my neighbor upstairs. Unfortunately, these muffle rather than block such sounds when no music is going through them. When I put on classical or ambient music, the loud parts block the thumping but I can still hear it when the music is quiet. So, these aren't a perfect solution. I suspect most noise-canceling headphones are intended to block constant low-frequency sounds rather than in-and-out random noises. Good luck to all of you dealing with noisy neighbors.
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My situation is very similar to yours. I don't have to deal with trains, but I'm very neara bus stop and the exit gate. I'm very happy with my ATH-ANC7. They can't cut out everything, but I listen to music a lot and this masks other people's music better than almost anything. I find them comfortable and well built and they sound good.The strap is plastic, but it has a steel strap reinforcing it. I don't think it will break.I think the Noise-Cancelling works very well. Well worth the price.Hope this helps.
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Thanks for the reply,Does it only mask other people's music if you have music on? Like Bradley I want mostly noise cancelation, not too much worried about music. Thanks again
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Hi, The noise reduction is not bad. It is better than the foam muff types. You can still hear sounds in the area so if someone is calling me, I will hear it. This is one of the most practical headphones I have ever used. It is reliable and has a long cord so it is great for use on a computer or a TV. I like these so much, I bought a total of 7 sets.
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As most (all?) headphones with active noise cancellation, they mainly filter out low frequency noise (like traffic sound, fan sound and airplane). That means that they are not so good with filtering out speech and tv. People who want to filter out those sounds usually buy headphone with passive "mechanical" soundproof. (For example Direc Sound EX-29)
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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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I really never got that far since both pairs were defective. I did try one that I was able to install batteries and the noise cancelling was minimal at best, even with the feature turned on. Hope that helps with your choice.
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I would say they cancel it out well, in a normal setting they you will not hear anything other then your music, (my parents get mad because I cant hear them over the headphones) but for gym use, I boost it up maybe like 1 notch, however it also depends on the device your using, also I'm not one to listen to my music at extremely high volumes as well. Also the Sound quality is incredible.
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I would recommend purchasing headphones which use noise cancelling technology for that purpose. I use Bose and have been very happy. Koss doesn't cancel noise, at best blocks some of it. They are quite sturdy so I guess they block slightly more than an average.
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I purchased mine a while ago and I mostly use it for my iPod and my laptop, for movies and online streaming of shows. I think the sound resolution is great. The bass is not overpowering, and the sound is rich. The ear-pads sit well on your ears and are not painful, so you don't end up with something compressing your head. In addition, what I mostly like about these headphones is that once you put them on, it diminishes outside noise. Even better. So to answer your question, then yes: this product is great for listening to music at home. Plus it comes with its own bag. Bonus:)I hope this review was helpful. I purchased mine a while ago and I mostly use it for my iPod and my laptop, for movies and online streaming of shows. I think the sound resolution is great. The bass is not overpowering, and the sound is rich. The ear-pads sit well on your ears and are not painful, so you don't end up with something compressing your head. In addition, what I mostly like about these headphones is that once you put them on, it diminishes outside noise. Even better. So to answer your question, then yes: this product is great for listening to music at home. Plus it comes with its own bag. Bonus:)I hope... » Read More I purchased mine a while ago and I mostly use it for my iPod and my laptop, for movies and online streaming of shows. I think the sound resolution is great. The bass is not overpowering, and the sound is rich. The ear-pads sit well on your ears and are not painful, so you don't end up with something compressing your head. In addition, what I mostly like about these headphones is that once you put them on, it diminishes outside noise. Even better. So to answer your question, then yes: this product is great for listening to music at home. Plus it comes with its own bag. Bonus:)I hope this review was helpful. « Show Less
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They do not do much noise canceling. I would prefer an AKG headphone. They are very faithful to the music. They need a good amp or good headphone section, though.
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I found noise isolation to be very good, but somewhat dependent on the volume you are listening at. I took these on an airplane shortly after purchasing them and found that they were just as effective as noise isolating ear-buds and cheaper noise cancelling headphones I had used before. The overall quality of sound however, was better. For me, the bottom line is that you can still maintain awareness of what's going on around you if you want...but you can also use these to enter your own little world and not be disturbed.
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I really like my headphones, but honestly believe that a good set of earplugs would work better. They will work without music playing. I sometimes do this on a plane. They do an excellent job of blanking out the engine drone but I can still hear people talking (albeit at a much reduced volume)
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I tested out the headphones and found out some interesting results, I checked the phones in various conditions being listening music over there phones via mobile, the places I took out the test were in front of the TV, fans, air-con and overhead passing planes as I live in such area. The result is that if I am listening rock, rap or any high pitch music with minimum volume of 80% they pass the test on the other side if I listening acoustic or any classicals then these phones fail even at the maximum volume. To sum up these phones helps to cancel the noise only when played at full volume. Thanks. Hope it helps. I tested out the headphones and found out some interesting results, I checked the phones in various conditions being listening music over there phones via mobile, the places I took out the test were in front of the TV, fans, air-con and overhead passing planes as I live in such area. The result is that if I am listening rock, rap or any high pitch music with minimum volume of 80% they pass the test on the other side if I listening acoustic or any classicals then these phones fail even at the maximum volume. To sum up these phones helps to cancel the noise only when played at full volume.... » Read More I tested out the headphones and found out some interesting results, I checked the phones in various conditions being listening music over there phones via mobile, the places I took out the test were in front of the TV, fans, air-con and overhead passing planes as I live in such area. The result is that if I am listening rock, rap or any high pitch music with minimum volume of 80% they pass the test on the other side if I listening acoustic or any classicals then these phones fail even at the maximum volume. To sum up these phones helps to cancel the noise only when played at full volume. Thanks. Hope it helps. « Show Less
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I disagree with other comments here. I don't have my music quiet, per se, but yes, others next to me can hear sound from my headphones. They do completely surround the ear, but that is not the same as sound-cancelling.
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Hi Tony. My first pair were pretty good. Most constant background noise was filtered out (traffic noise, engine noise in aircraft etc.). I could still hear people speaking although at a lower volume. When friends tried them, they were all quite impressed by the noise cancelling. My second pair weren't as good as the first pair. That said, if you open the ear pieces (they are held together with small screws) you will see a small potentiometer (one in each ear piece) with an adjusting slot. I fiddled with this and noticed it increased/decreased the noise cancelling. If you turn it too far to increase noise cancelling, movement of the headphones causes a clicking sound.
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The headphones have noise cancellation, but all that does is block out outside/ambient sound. So while they prevent outside noise from getting in, they don't stop noise from getting out. From my experience though, even when turned up loudly, it was not able to be heard by others.
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Although these are awsome at protecting your hearing, I would recommend a smartphone with a noise generator app with a set of in ear headphones. Not exactly 'noise cancellation' but it will give your ears something else to focus on. I wish these protectors had a mother-in-law setting.
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The ones I have are in my opinion not noise-cancelling. They are just simple high quality headphones.