Will these block out background music? I like to game while my sister plays the piano (loudly).
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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.
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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
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Based on my limited use I doubt they will block loud or even moderate music. That's why I immediately returned them for a refund.
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It would probably help as would any headphones but noise cancelling works best with a steady noise/frequency such as an airplane engine and not different notes of a piano.
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Yes. My daughter wore these to a rock concert and they blocked out a LOT of the sound. (And we were in a large arena.)
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I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser RS120s and doubt that they'll block out the piano on their own...perhaps at maximum volume, but over time, that would not be good for your hearing. What you can try is putting in earplugs (the hearos that Amazon.com sells are good) and then use the headphones at the same time. I've tested that (but not with a piano) and that has worked well to block out loud, distracting noise while still being able to hear my music. Music is usually continuous audio while tv audio has lots of periods of silence, so you may still hear some of the piano practice during more quiet tv moments. I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser RS120s and doubt that they'll block out the piano on their own...perhaps at maximum volume, but over time, that would not be good for your hearing. What you can try is putting in earplugs (the hearos that Amazon.com sells are good) and then use the headphones at the same time. I've tested that (but not with a piano) and that has worked well to block out loud, distracting noise while still being able to hear my music. Music is usually continuous audio while tv audio has lots of periods of silence, so you may still hear some of the piano practice during... » Read More I recently bought a pair of Sennheiser RS120s and doubt that they'll block out the piano on their own...perhaps at maximum volume, but over time, that would not be good for your hearing. What you can try is putting in earplugs (the hearos that Amazon.com sells are good) and then use the headphones at the same time. I've tested that (but not with a piano) and that has worked well to block out loud, distracting noise while still being able to hear my music. Music is usually continuous audio while tv audio has lots of periods of silence, so you may still hear some of the piano practice during more quiet tv moments. « Show Less
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I have never had a problem distinguishing voices with the noise cancelation on. The filter blocks ambient sound and greatly reduces the human voice, but you can still tell someone is talking no problem, though you might not be able to hear what is being said. Of course, if you blast your music through these, you probably won't hear a thing, but doesn't that apply to all headphones?
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No, you can still hear background noise, which is good especially if you street run. Depending on the device, I used 7 Th generation nano, they can play pretty loud. As I mentioned they are great but not if you wear glasses, which I do.
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Look for something that it more Noise Canceling than this. These do not completely block sound.
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No. You just hear the music through the speakers or headphones. If you press keys, you will hear what you play at the same time, though. I am fully satisfied with the quality and features of this piano. Please see response from Terence Fitzpatrick for some more details.
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I don't believe so. No one around me has commented on hearing my tunes. I've had them since Christmas and I'm really enjoying them when I exercise. The fit is snug but not obstructive or distracting. Sound quality is pretty good for wireless.
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Unless you play your music at relatively high volumes (I-tunes slider maxed, and windows volume slider over 50-60) then it won't be very noticeable unless theirs absolutely nothing else going on in the room noise wise (fans, tv, talking etc.) If you plan to use them in the library or tend to be in a dead quite environment though, then I would go with any headphones that are "Closed back" such as any DJ headphones.
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You would have to have them cranked pretty much all the way (or close) for sound to escape. it's much easier for external noises to be heard since these are not noise cancelling. I have used my set on airplanes, buses, trains, in all kinds of stores and not once have I have seen anyone and or been told anyone that they can hear my music.
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hmm, well I can tell you they block out noise very well, but I've never asked anyone if they can hear my music when the headphones are on. No one has ever told me that they are too loud or annoying. If you keep the volume level in the middle, then you will be fine, but if you blast it (prob not good for ears anyways), then I would think someone sitting next to you may be able to hear it. Hope that helps.
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If piano playing bothers you, I would say to wear these PLUS an additional headphones, that MAY create complete silence.
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it depends...I don't think so, If you like very loud music it will, but if you can keep it normal it's fine...the cushions on these headphones will reduce (a lot) the surrounding sounds, so you don't have to listen to the music that loud.
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I would say they do since when my husband wears them and has them turned up I can hear his music from the other room. Hope it helps
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I bought these for my son for the exact thing. If you have the music down low. . They are quiet.. if you turn the music up. . Others can.
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They do not. Ambient noise, like voices, are not blocked at all. Even with music on loud you can still hear voices. Recommend Koss ur/29 as a much better low cost option - they are passive but much better than these.
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These will block out other stage sounds. They are made to be use with ear buds. I use mine with an Aviom sound system to choose which player I want to hear.