Sound Leakage I've noticed that recent posts mention the issue of sound leakage, but cannot find a review before July that mentions this. Could this possibly be due to a change in the product, or do you think this has been an issue all along? Sound Leakage I've noticed that recent posts mention the issue of sound leakage, but cannot find a review before July that mentions this. Could this possibly be due to a change in the product,... » Read More Sound Leakage I've noticed that recent posts mention the issue of sound leakage, but cannot find a review before July that mentions this. Could this possibly be due to a change in the product, or do you think this has been an issue all along? « Show Less
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On a flight no one will even hear the sound leakage. If you are in a quiet room, you can hear the sound leakage but there's now way anyone will hear it on a flight. Having tested this out myself, there's pretty much no way anyone around you is hearing it over the engine noise of the plane..
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The Sound leakage is incredibly bad.I am sending mine back because of this.
452342
Yes!The sound leakage is very noticable. I will return mine (they are also not as comfortable as the QC2)
452343
yes, they leak sound but it depends on1) how loud you like somethign when noise cancelling is on2) how loud you can turn it up with surrouinding ambient noiseThey defintely leak sound though
452344
I'm amazed at the high ratings and the very large number of ratings. Seems odd. The sound quality is awful if you like the high-pitched frequencies, they barely fit over my ears (makes me wonder if the leakage problem some notice is caused by not being able to get it over the ear), and the hiss when it turns on seems excessive.
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I bought a pair of these ~2 years ago and never noticed the sound leakage. I lost them and recently bought another pair last week (loved the first pair obviously) and immediately noticed sound leakage. Not sure if something changed in recent design, but I definitely noticed.
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Yeah, I bought a pair of these and brought them to the office. My boss has a pair of QC2's and we compared them side by side. The ANC's do leak noise considerably more than the Bose. You can test them on your head with a partner, or you can turn the cups down on a table and listen for the leakage. I decided to send mine back and get the Bose instead. I also had issues with some very mild static on the ANC's on a flight last week - very slight, but it was there none-the-less.
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It's been an issue all alone. These tight passive isolation circumaural earphones naturally tend to sound muffled because well...they muffle the sound--that's how they're designed to block out outside sound (the active noise cancellation also helps of course). These purposely leak some sound to allow the drivers to vibrate more freely instead of getting all this resonance and intereference from the trapped sound reflecting and interacting with the whole earpad. Having said that, QC2s are slightly better; but last time I checked, they're also slightly $120 more expensive. Now that slight amount of extra dough, I'm afraid that's slightly too expensive for the most of us. It's been an issue all alone. These tight passive isolation circumaural earphones naturally tend to sound muffled because well...they muffle the sound--that's how they're designed to block out outside sound (the active noise cancellation also helps of course). These purposely leak some sound to allow the drivers to vibrate more freely instead of getting all this resonance and intereference from the trapped sound reflecting and interacting with the whole earpad. Having said that, QC2s are slightly better; but last time I checked, they're also slightly $120 more expensive. Now... » Read More It's been an issue all alone. These tight passive isolation circumaural earphones naturally tend to sound muffled because well...they muffle the sound--that's how they're designed to block out outside sound (the active noise cancellation also helps of course). These purposely leak some sound to allow the drivers to vibrate more freely instead of getting all this resonance and intereference from the trapped sound reflecting and interacting with the whole earpad. Having said that, QC2s are slightly better; but last time I checked, they're also slightly $120 more expensive. Now that slight amount of extra dough, I'm afraid that's slightly too expensive for the most of us. « Show Less
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I have to disagree entirely with this post. I just got these headphones for Xmas, and while sound quality is great with cancellation on and does stop outside noises well, the sound leakage is quite apparent. I wanted them as something to use at the office but I'm not sure I can now. While I don't know how much of an issue it would be on the plane, I'm pretty sure I would be able to hear whatever is playing for someone using them quite easily. I'm torn about returning them now. They sound great and the price is awesome, but the leakage is definitely an issue to think about. If you cannot deal with leakage I would not get these. I have to disagree entirely with this post. I just got these headphones for Xmas, and while sound quality is great with cancellation on and does stop outside noises well, the sound leakage is quite apparent. I wanted them as something to use at the office but I'm not sure I can now. While I don't know how much of an issue it would be on the plane, I'm pretty sure I would be able to hear whatever is playing for someone using them quite easily. I'm torn about returning them now. They sound great and the price is awesome, but the leakage is definitely an issue to think about. If you cannot... » Read More I have to disagree entirely with this post. I just got these headphones for Xmas, and while sound quality is great with cancellation on and does stop outside noises well, the sound leakage is quite apparent. I wanted them as something to use at the office but I'm not sure I can now. While I don't know how much of an issue it would be on the plane, I'm pretty sure I would be able to hear whatever is playing for someone using them quite easily. I'm torn about returning them now. They sound great and the price is awesome, but the leakage is definitely an issue to think about. If you cannot deal with leakage I would not get these. « Show Less
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I just received a pair, and wrote about it here before I saw this. Your story sounds just like mine. Sound is terrible. I wrote Amazon about it. I guess I'll see what they (Amazon) are made of. As what to do. Send them an email. Look for "Contact Us" on one of the help pages.
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I noticed almost no sound leakage. I have had these and I like to listen relatively loud but I have never had anyone else comment that they can hear what I am listening to. Hope this helps!
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I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm using a Marshall MG102CFX but miss the presets that come with the VIP 3 I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm... » Read More I agree with Archie Leach. I would also like to point out, probably just bad luck, but I've had issues with the VIP 3 cutting out on me randomly where the volume suddenly drops, whatever effects are being used then drop, and then it cuts out completely.. I haven't had anyone look at it, but this has been the behavior since day 1 about 8 months ago when I bought the amp. I suspect it got bounced around during shipping, but figured I'd mention it. Maybe others have experienced the same issue. Eventually, I'll have an authorized shop take a look at it. I do like the presets, and for now, I'm using a Marshall MG102CFX but miss the presets that come with the VIP 3 « Show Less
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For everyone who commented about the sound prompts, the lights, and connecting 2 speakers together... our latest speaker is out!-Lights only go on when buttons are touched, then go off 30 seconds later.-Voice prompts significantly reduced and some completely removed.-2 speakers connect to your device through Bluetooth, without any wires for stereo surround soundProduct number on amazon is ASIN: B00OUAIYRCThanks for all the feedback and patience
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I'm not. Bought 1 had problems with it emoting a constant error tone. I talked to the co, and within 4 days they shipped me a new one. I still use the "broken" one - just with no sound. The new one they sent me has had no problems. I truly love them.
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THANKS KELLER!!! i got what you said about the audio on the yamaha.about the HD A35 i sent them a mail very angry cuz it was their mistake and the should look the way to fix it not me... so im waiting for their replay HOPE THEY LET ME KEEP THE HD DVD PLAYERS jejejejeje... but as you said its better to come clean about this stuff.tomorrow i will go buy the cables to hook the analog from my hd 35 and to my receiver, still the audio with the HDMI sound INCREIDIBLE... i let you know how all this ends... AND THANKS AGAIN MY FRIEND!
325204
I am now researching that same thing. I will post when I find out. I have not owned this for a real long time or overly used it.
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Yo, Mr. Lee, I'm very surprised to hear that your SoundSticks II "died" on you in such a short time frame. I would hope that Harmon Kardon took care of you. Please post a follow-up so that we other SoundStick investors see how customer relations works with this Co. Mine work splendidly tho they too are only a couple months old. Hope somebody took care of you.
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It's noticeable but not the worst I've heard. Putting it up high (be careful, drippage) might block it. We had music and the noise wasn't a problem. Can definitely talk over it.Please be aware that I personally had TERRIBLE dripping problems with mine but perhaps it was a defective item. Best of luck if you purchase!
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Richard,Although I've heard of others that have had this problem, I haven't experienced it. This was discussed back in May and maybe June on certain forums and reviews. Maybe Panasonic addressed the problem when shipping units after that. In any case, it's not an issue with mine.
878000
Have no idea have not had anything like that happen to me. I would contact the company if you can and talk to them about it. I just have not had any problems to date with my headset.
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I am glad those who have answered aren't having this problem, but I really am only interested in resolving my problem and hearing from anyone who has the same issue only, not that some people don't have this issue, that doesn't help at all. I have researched other websites and find there are many others who also have this problem, has something to do with internal plastic. Guess it's time to move onto a new mixer.
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I'm a little confused myself. There are people who say this headset is awesome. My question is, how the hell did they get it? I thought it's been already released but not for sale from Logitech website? Are they saying when the release date is?
712940
I've not had that problem but I'm a little hard of hearing. My wife did mention something about it but it has not been a problem.
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For everyone asking about the sound issue, I had this problem and called motorola at 1-888-331-3383 and they sent me a replacement. However the replacement had the same sound issue as well after a few months. I am 2 months out of the warranty and I called them and they said they can replace it one more time. I am kind of disappointing in the failure rate on this unit given that it is so expensive. Hopefully the third one wont have the same defect.
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I think the ear problem may have cleared up. However, I am have developed an ear infection or some other ear problem. I do love the headphones, however and hope that all the problems will clear up for me and I think it might have already. I just haven't used the h/phs in a while...thank you for all your comments. This has been a big help!!