Is the noise isolation good? I live in a noisy neighbourhood with construction and jet planes. Can it block them out?
1658055
It doesn't actually have noise isolation technology just like Bose, but the pads still does good job for isolation
874621
I'm really satisfied with the noise isolation, even though these don't have any switch to enable it. I think they isolate about 70% - 80% of external noise by themselves. Hope this helps!
62650
Isolating? Yes. Canceling? No. If you get a good fit, they block a lot of the ambient noise but as others have mentioned they do not block out everything. I've used them in airliners and they help. Not as good as the expensive noise canceling buds but they do help. JLab sells replacement silicone tips that have an additional flange which may improve the fit and thus the isolation.
1161046
They are not noise canceling, but the isolation is fantastic. I have not had any problems with external noise while wearing these. The only disadvantage is they are a little large for carrying around.
1019507
No sir. We purchased this certain model - for my husband - and it has turned out to be very good at keeping out the noise, BUT when it comes to using the radio - it fades out / completely at times, quite a bit. Thus, he has an expensive pair of outside noise blockers.
1376405
There's no active noise cancellation or isolation, so there is some leakage. However, it is over the ear and fits snugly and the noise leakage is minimal -- when I play music at comfortable levels (for me) in the office, my officemates are not bothered. As for isolation, I haven't tried them outside of an office setting though my guess is that these cans may not suffice for a noisy metro ride -- though they do cancel enough noise such that my officemates have to talk at an elevated voice to get my attention/oftentimes I don't hear someone come in the door.
569285
They can't make any situation sound like an empty concert hall, but they really take the edge off. I expected mine to make airplane rides be silent, but they don't do that. They really cut down the loud humming (on planes) and make it much easier to sleep on planes. They were worth the money for me for the much to reasonably quiet plane rides.
1695964
They are decent at noise isolation. I can tell that people are talking in my office around me with them on when listening to very quiet music. I can hear my keyboard keystrokes. I think I get about 15, maybe 20 db of noise reduction with the medium tips. You'll probably be able to tell you are on a plane, but will still be able to enjoy music without blasting it. I did not care for the included foam tips. I bought these to replace a set of Etymotic ER4Ps, which block 25-35 dB of noise. They are amazing in that regard.
947149
The noise isolation should be more than enough for everyday normal use. But in loud working environments you may need to turn the volume up.
203554
You can move the Sound Slider to the "closed" position to block outside noise. Doing this will effectively reduce most outside noise.
785615
These weren't very good for blocking out noise during my cross-country flights - I still pull out my noise cancelling headphones for that. Not sure how much other people around you can hear - they don't seem to bother my wife if I watch a movie in bed with these on.
1012431
Sorry for your noisy neighbors problem!!! I don't think that anything but industrial type earphones - like those worn in factories by heavy duty machine workers, by outdoor airport workers, etc. - would work in your case. These are very good and make it such that the noise around you is not intrusive. You will still be aware of the noises around you, but in a more mellow way. I find these great when on an airplane (the engine noise is muffled) or when in the neighborhood (the lawn mower noise, etc. is not interruptive to my listening). Good Luck!
673799
It wont completely block out outside noise, i can usually hear people talking still but depending on the volume i'm using it may be indistinct. i work at a bakery where it is very loud all night long and i can usually hear it pretty well and can block out the annoying people i work with pretty well, but not entirely. Unless you turn it up super loud, your likely to still hear some voices. As for others hearing what your listening too, unless you turn it up really loud i don't think they will be able to.
1991830
Not 100%. But it depends on the distance and noise level. I would say 80% of the noise is blocked. It is worth the price.
267485
Kathryn, we don't live close to an airport, so I have no idea. I do know that there is not inconsiderable truck traffic near our house and it blocks that pretty effectively. Also, the Ecotone is definitely capable of loud volume itself, more so than other sound machines that I've tried.
1251022
They're still pretty noticeable, not like jet engine but still fairly audible depending on how close you are to it. I sit fairly close to it and can hear it, its not obtrusive and if you have it far away you wouldn't notice it. I would try for quieter If it'll be close by you and Noctua's are always nice, but it you have it far away I wouldn't bother.
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.