Do these headphones cancel out unwanted noise from the environment? If not, how much noise comes through?
1468299
These headphones would be considered "closed ear" meaning they reduce outside/environment noise by creating a seal with soft surround material around the ear rejecting outside noises. I don't think it would be considered 'noise cancelling' in the industry sense meaning it does not 'actively' or electronically reduce outside noises.
1468300
These headphones do not have active noise-cancellation, so in that regard their the same as every other over-the-ear headphone. However, when I'm listening to music on them or playing along with my guitar, I really don't hear any outside noise that is at the ambient level. I am impressed with the sound quality and the workmanship of these headphones, however, and really like the swivel ear cups for quick one-ear listening. Overall, for the price I paid, I'm very happy with the product. Hope this helps.
674908
They don't block out ALL noise, but they definitely block a lot of noise. They don't mute everything though
999306
They are not noise-cancelling headphones but they definitely reduce external noise very well. In terms of media playback and such, these are quite possibly the best headphones that you will purchase.
1631096
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?
1538514
I would say about 90 percent of the outside noise is cancelled by the headphones but there is no difference when you turn on the noise canceling feature.
676276
They are very good for drowning out ambient noise, hums, rumbles, buzzes, etc. They are not really supposed to drown out irregular noises, like speech or loud music. I find they do make what I am listening to stand out from the back more sharply, and deaden pretty nearly all external sounds somewhat.They are also well padded, which keeps other sounds out even when you don't have the headphones switched on.
580048
These are not *ACTIVE* noise cancelling headphones, but they do a pretty good job of blocking out ambient noise as long as you don't rest your head against the wall of the plane (window seat). [In that case the direct physical sound conduction is noticeable]. I use them on airplanes and I can run my audio volume at half and listen quite comfortably. By comparison, my ear buds require nearly full-blast volume on a plane and the audio still isn't clear.
323518
IMO they cancel noise decently. I use them at home, on my desktop pc, while the tv is on. My TV is about 5 feet away from my pc. I bought them more because they were for my son and halfway durable and has a decent range of size adjustments.
1267987
I'm glad you note "noise REDUCTION" because these are not true "noise-cancelling" just because they cover the ear and block out sound to some extent. Noise cancelling is an extra white noise sound that plays throughout use.
464935
These are not noise canceling, but they will muffle outside noise because they wrap around your ears. Real noise canceling headphones add white noise to the sound to block all outside noise. As for 'SoundTrue', that's just a marketing name. It doesn't mean anything.
1946611
They do not. They are noise isolating, but not active noise canceling, if that's what you're wondering about.
674910
They will block noise to an extent though but not as much as ear plugs or active noise canceling headphones. I use these while mowing the lawn and working the the shop to block noise while listening to music.
1146362
I really don't know but don't see why they wouldn't significantly reduce the noise. I have to tell you I love mine but the wire is so cheaply made I don't use them very often. I use Koss Studio Headphones that are Bulletproof but very heavy. Good luck!
1207655
These are not noise canceling headphones. You need noise canceling headphones to mitigate external sounds.
488143
Just block out, there are not noise cancelling, but they are great Headphones!!!!
1538516
Almost none!! Maybe a 15% reduction. So, don't buy them for any noise reduction. They are worthless!!
532780
Hi Schmitty,This NC13headphones can reduce up to 87.4% ambient noise when noise canceling circuit isactivated. Thanks. >Joffrey