Are these good just for eliminating conversations (at work) and NOT for listening to music??
1021188
I don't know. I use these to listen to music at the gym, to drown out the music they play. I also use regular earplugs when I read at the gym because they muffle the sound. You might want to try earplugs.
1021189
No. The conversations may actually be more clear. They cancel out predictible background noise. I use them on the commuter bus on the way to work; they reduce the noise from the engine and the road, but if someone is talking on the bus I actually hear their conversation more clearly (no background engine or road noise to get in the way)-- not that I would want to. They are good for listening to music or whatever you have them plugged into, because you can hear the music more clearly without having to turn up the volume as much.
1021190
Yes.. Cos I did use them on the plane and they did mask out probably 90% of the noises made by human beings too
1021191
These are good at cancelling ambient noise such as you may experience in a train, bus or plane. People talking loudly close-by? Not so sure. The audio quality is up to scratch, I would definitely recommend them for music.
1207655
These are not noise canceling headphones. You need noise canceling headphones to mitigate external sounds.
1229961
It will depend on the volume level. They are not noise cancelling but do keep out some of the ambient noise. Stay alert and stay safe.
320951
Yes. I've used these when I'm monitoring dialogue on movie sets, mixing at live events, monitoring in studio and they do a pretty good job of isolating many things. I always have to take them off to hear what people are trying to say to me.
1728292
They block out ambient noise well but are not noise cancelling. At best, you might consider these "noise isolating".
1695964
They are decent at noise isolation. I can tell that people are talking in my office around me with them on when listening to very quiet music. I can hear my keyboard keystrokes. I think I get about 15, maybe 20 db of noise reduction with the medium tips. You'll probably be able to tell you are on a plane, but will still be able to enjoy music without blasting it. I did not care for the included foam tips. I bought these to replace a set of Etymotic ER4Ps, which block 25-35 dB of noise. They are amazing in that regard.
2188726
I wouldn't. Live music situations are usually quite loud, and you would have to turn these up as loud or louder to be able to hear much. If you were using them for a phone conversation, then 1) you'd need a good mic, and 2) you'd still have to have the volume up to compete with the music. It'd be like having a conversation with someone who's there with you: you have to shout over the music and they do, too, for you to be able to hear them.
1140929
Without music, they just kind of muffle the sound, but with music they work pretty good. I use them in class a lot to block out the chit-chat and mouse clicking and other nonsense. They also do well with not letting sound escape, so don't worry too much about turning them up a little extra.
2191960
If you are asking if these damage your hearing, I think I have a pretty good answer.The short answer is no. They don't damage your hearing more than a quiet conversation at a cafe would. Because these seal your ears from the ambient sounds around you, you can listen to music very quietly without any trouble. Sometimes, I put my phone's volume just under half if I am listening to a particularly quiet track. That's the loudest I ever have to make it. The way they sit in your ears might be a bit uncomfortable at first, but you'll get used to it quickly, and it's definitely worth it.
2139662
Yes they will work just fine for that purpose. They wear these on flight lines also. They let you talk and then when a loud noise happens the suppression are automatic then back to normal just as fast. I sold these to industries that had a multitude of loud sounds and they worked fine. Buy with satisfaction.
1460149
Yes, they would suppress voices and office noise. If people speak to you when you have them on, you have to remove them to hear what they are saying.
686388
I would think so. You can still hear with them in but they seem to block out the very loud stuff that can damage your hearing. I use them around loud music and sometimes while working as a bus aide with really loud children. I also like the container they come in. You can put it on your key ring and then always have them with you.
771611
That would be a function of your phone to do that. Typically the music should stop, and you can use these earbuds with microphone as a phone headset.
874622
I suppose it depends on what types of noise you are trying to not hear.. I wear them to bed and I don't hear anything but the audio book I am listening to.. I took them on my recent flight and I didn't hear the hum of the plane while in flight.. so I personally find they are pretty good at blocking out outside noises.. But I don't use them for any high end work or need to use them for any such, I am purely a casual user (over age 35), I don't have to turn the volume way up to reduce outside noise either. I hope this helped!
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.
1816065
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.
1118679
I think they are mostly usable if you keep these in a small bag for travel. They don't have any active noise canceling features but the pads do a pretty good job of isolating if the music is loud enough. These will leak noise at more than 50% so remember to be courteous when using them.