I usually listen to podcasts (spoken voice), while running or walking outside. How good is noise cancellation? Thanks!
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Yes the sound is very good. I use the in the gym and I like them because they fit well over my ears
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.
1449162
those are not noise canceling headphones and compared to my previous Sony model rather quiet
996642
Hi Andrea S., this Sony NWZW273S is not a noise cancelling earbuds but rather suppresses the outside sound especially when the buds are perfectly fitted on your ear. On the other hand depending on what type of sunglasses you use, it may give you comfort or may not. -Ely
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Yes. The noise reduction is very good. You can drown out the outside without having to shatter your eardrums.
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They are much more comfortable than wearing either "on" the ear or "over" the ear head phones for long periods. They do not block extraneous sounds from being heard. This is either good or bad depending on the conditions. Good if you re walking and want to be aware of walkers or runners coming up behind you but not so good if you want to block out conversations of fellow workers in open areas.
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There is no noise canceling with this one, but the way the ear cup was made was to minimize the sorrounding noise, but not to the point that you could no longer hear the traffic noise around you, such as automobile horn which is good for safety. But for someone is talking sitting next to you, you really can't hear them at all. Sound canceling or Noise canceling have some unfavorable effect on music sound they said, so i rather don't have them on my headphones.
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Dude... sorry, just not worth it to wear headphones while cycling. Add headphones to the sound of wind, and you won't hear cars, trains, dogs etc...
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Yes, I use it to run. They come with a 3 separate sets of earpads to fit accordingly with your ear so it's noise-cancelling and stays in your ear fairly well.
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I have found the sound quality to be very good with background noise, including wind. It does a good job canceling out everything but voice.
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It depends. Noise cancelling headphones cancel certain frequencies that make it easier to hear music or speech, but it's definitely not like wearing earplugs. Everything around you will seem quieter, but it won't be silence.
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First of all. You should be running on the street with any headphones. I would recommend anyone to wear one in one off while running. These headphones are horrible though. Good luck.
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I've had my ER6i for nearly 4 years, use them for travel, am very pleased with both sound quality and sound blocking. MY NEWEST APPLICATION IS THAT I LISTEN TO BOOKS IN MP3 (AUDIBLE.COM) WHILE RUNNING A VERY NOISY TRACTOR/MOWER. WOW, DOES THAT EVER MAKE THE TIME PASS QUICKER! Have started listening to books on the treadmill, as well, instead of watching TV.The earpieces are very comfortable, and very effective blocking sound.
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No but terrific fit for my jogging / runs and great sound, thereby not missing the noise cancellation feature..
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The noise cancellation is great but does not block all noises. If you are around a loud area with children or a high traffic area you will still hear some noise but not a great amount.
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While it has no noise cancelling, I use them when driving daily around the Gobi Desert and find it greatly reduces my stress level after a few hours of bouncing around. Also permits easy pickup of phone calls, which would be impossible to take without a dead stop otherwise. No doubt about it, noise cancelling would be a great upgrade, but I do get a lot of benefit from the unit, as is. Not regretting the purchase.
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These headphones do a pretty good job of canceling out everyday sounds (ie traffic, conversation). Overall, it depends on what you're listening to and what noises you need to eliminate.
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The Noise cancellation function works without music playing. However, in normal office type situations, or in crowded rooms with a fair amount of noise, you will still be able to hear people talking. That is because, at least in my understanding, the noise cancellation works by blocking out the low frequency sounds, but the higher frequencies will still be partially audible. (Side note: the mute button will mute the music as well as turn off the noise cancelling function so that you can hear your surroundings better)
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I wouldn't say it's true noise cancelling. For example, I have the headphones on right now and I'm at my office. I have the volume fairly low, and I can still hear everyone around me talking. Then again, I have freakishly good hearing. If I turn the volume up though (a good amount), but not all the way up that it's deafening, then yes, the noise drowns out and I can see people's mouths moving but not hear anything. I have tried my friend's headphones that are Noise Cancelling (the expensive ones that start with the letter "B" and end in "E") and those are true noise cancelling. Meaning, even with the volume all the way down, I can't hear anything. But in my opinion, these headphones are perfect... I couldn't picture running with noise cancelling headphones and not hear an oncoming car for example. I like that when I don't want to hear anything, I simply turn the volume up 2 notches, and if I want to make things out enough that I'm aware of my surroundings, I simply turn it down a few notches. Overall, these headphones have been one of the best purchases I've made.