Do these headphones truly cancel out noise from external sources?
1669524
It isolates very well, but you'll hear sounds that are loud enough or close by. The cups are deep, so I think that helps with seal around the ear.
1669525
They aren't noise-canceling headphones, as in they don't have "Active Noise Control" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_noise_control) but when I put them on, things definitely get much more muted.
1086036
The headphones have noise cancellation, but all that does is block out outside/ambient sound. So while they prevent outside noise from getting in, they don't stop noise from getting out. From my experience though, even when turned up loudly, it was not able to be heard by others.
564989
They block out external sound well, but do not have active noise cancelation. They don't leak sound so if you turn up the volume you won't bother those near you.
1582305
Mark, they are pretty good at drowning out background noise. I love mine! They have a great sound as well & are very comfortable!
2243760
Yes, they do. And they can go very loud. Usually if headphone volume is maxed, I set the external volume (PC or whatever) to no more than 20%, 30%.
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.
454067
They are not noise canceling. However, safety is in the hands of the user when it comes to audio devices. Depending on the multiple variables of the user along with the desired volume any headphone or ear bud could easily block elemental noise.
1469330
If you mean are they noise cancelling the answer is no. And these headphones are uncomfortable when you wear them for a long duration.
1507684
Hello, The packaging does not state that they are noise cancellation. Thanks, Alicia
453498
Yes. It's true they aren't noise canceling, but they do a pretty good job as far as I can tell. My parents complain that I can't hear them calling if I have them on, so that gives you some idea :-)
367497
They cancel out noise well enough, especially while you have music playing. There's a variety of the rubber ear pieces that come with the headphones so you are sure to have some that fit your ears appropriately.
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.
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When music is playing at reasonable volume, they're pretty good at blocking background noise, but not perfect. If you're just wearing them over your ears without input, the noise cancellation is more of a soft noise muffling than anything else. I wouldn't call them "noise-cancelling" so much as "reduces extraneous background noise so you can focus on what's playing".
1816098
It doesn't cancel out the background noises, but it does reduces them. I've used these on an airplane and I was still able to hear the sound of the jets quite loud...
592355
No, they don't keep noise out entirely, though good enuf for me, especially considering the good quality of the sound they reproduce. If noise cancellation is a primary concern, this product is not for you. Try Bose instead.
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They do not. They are noise isolating, but not active noise canceling, if that's what you're wondering about.
708073
These are not noise cancelling headphones, so they're not gonna be as good at completely removing external sound. However, the pads fit over yours effectively, and the sound itself has such great clarity, that it greatly muffles any external noise - essentially being passive noise cancelling headphones. I've used this on planes, car rides, in public, and honestly sometimes i wish they were a little less good at blocking out other sounds so I'd have better awareness of people and things around me. But you will never regret buying these instead of actively noise cancelling headphones.