Does it block outside noise like on an airplane?
1169182
I have had these for a couple months now and I love them. As far as canceling out noise, they do a pretty good job at it. I take public transit like the bus/BART and for the most part it blocks most, if not all, when the volume is about half way. I am certain they would perform well on a plane.
1169183
These are not active noise cancellation headphones, they work very good for the average user. I was very happy with them. You may want to try in ear headphones such as ultimate ears vm350. In ear buds work the best for passive noise cancellation and reproducing sound.
1169184
They are the most noise blocking head phones I've ever owned. That's not to say they're 100% noise proof. But you'll really have to try and hear outside noises.
1480405
Not actively, you will get a small amount of isolation but not cancellation. It only filter low end and high end noises. I have central heating. It it noisy but with these on it gets a little quieter and lot quieter when I turn on the cancellation. I actually find they do not work well on airplane (too much still gets through, I had to use earplugs just lightly put in for partial blockage in addition for them to block enough noise) but when I was riding buses they worked great.
436880
No, it. Really blocks out background sounds and fits tight over ear so no one heard what you are listening too.
879202
I believe it would. I use it to block noise from outside, and the sound of television or music downstairs. It works great for me. You can adjust the sound to be either a higher or deeper sound so I would think it would work to block out a low deep noise. I love it and bring it everywhere I go!
992422
While not good on noise isolation it definately does not snag. I use mine while biking and it lets me hear the traffic.
114348
Its on-ear, not around ear, so the design is a compromise between size and performance. Its good but not excellent at reducing aircraft noise, and reduces sudden noises, but don't expect absolutes
1480406
They block out noise well. I used them on a few flights, had a seat near the engines and it did not bother me at all, I could hear the movie from my iPad very well
205914
I'm going to say no. I find it will muffle the sounds but you won't get a total silence with these. This set is meant to work more on a plane to drown out that whiny decibel annoying sound. And even on a plane you can hear people talking, but again it's muffled.
1809045
It does not. There is a volume button that goes quite low but not mute. I would not bring it on a plane as it makes so many noises for every button you press.
1199156
No. At least for me, it was not cancelling noise that well. I could still hear external sounds.
881371
I don't believe their is "active" noise cancelling. However those plugs are pretty snug in the ear and the sound is pretty loud enough to counteract any outside interference. I've never found noise cancelling effective on a plane anyway because I can still feel the hum of the engines anyway.
1695967
I was impressed when I used them on a plane. I can't compare to active nose cancelation headphones, but it blocked a lot more noise than I had expected.
267487
I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than our summertime, window-mounted air conditioner), so I can't offer a meaningful comparison with other products. I hope this helps with your decision. I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than... » Read More I don't live close enough to an airport to know for sure, but I can tell you that it absolutely blocks out the noise of a fleet of snowploughs and snowblowers clearing the street in front of my house, so my best guess would be "yes". Not all settings would work well for this, of course. I find the "rainfall" and "brook" settings best for blocking out random noises, while other settings like "train" or "meadow" seem better for situations where you just need soothing sounds to help you relax. I have not tried other noise machines (other than our summertime, window-mounted air conditioner), so I can't offer a meaningful comparison with other products. I hope this helps with your decision. « Show Less
674908
They don't block out ALL noise, but they definitely block a lot of noise. They don't mute everything though
1556503
No it does not avoid blocking the speakers but if it is to low you may not hear it as well.
1118675
No they don't block out noise. They work for me because I want to be aware of sound around me but I can still enjoy my music at the same time. I hope this helps you.
2152277
Have not used them on a plane. They seem to cancel outside noise pretty well