how about canceling lawn mower noise?
590864
These wouldn't be nearly powerful enough to cancel lawn mower noise. When I experimented with them to see if they cancelled any noise I couldn't tell any difference if they were on or off, even for low level noise like at an airport. Also the bulky cord box would be difficult to handle while working with a lawn mower and would likely fall out of your ears.
590865
hmm, although I haven't tried for lawn mower, my wild guess is that it won't work since it can't even control in-house noisy. What do you think?
590866
I've been using noise cancelling earbuds for years (Audio Technica ATH-ANC331) and mostly for yard work (mower, weed eater, blower) and yes they absolutely cut down the noise. There is a ridiculous assumption that noise canceling means you won't here anything. Good grief. I'm trying these because the Audio Technica's had a fair amount of hiss but there was a huge difference in the noise going from passive (buds just in ears) to Active Noise Reduction. Wish people would stop answering questions based on assumptions too "just the facts ma'am" . Total silence, not with any earbud. Hope that helps. I've been using noise cancelling earbuds for years (Audio Technica ATH-ANC331) and mostly for yard work (mower, weed eater, blower) and yes they absolutely cut down the noise. There is a ridiculous assumption that noise canceling means you won't here anything. Good grief. I'm trying these because the Audio Technica's had a fair amount of hiss but there was a huge difference in the noise going from passive (buds just in ears) to Active Noise Reduction. Wish people would stop answering questions based on assumptions too "just the facts ma'am" . Total silence, not with any earbud.... » Read More I've been using noise cancelling earbuds for years (Audio Technica ATH-ANC331) and mostly for yard work (mower, weed eater, blower) and yes they absolutely cut down the noise. There is a ridiculous assumption that noise canceling means you won't here anything. Good grief. I'm trying these because the Audio Technica's had a fair amount of hiss but there was a huge difference in the noise going from passive (buds just in ears) to Active Noise Reduction. Wish people would stop answering questions based on assumptions too "just the facts ma'am" . Total silence, not with any earbud. Hope that helps. « Show Less
590867
no, these are the same as normal earbuds that you would buy at Costco, best buy etc.
590868
Without actual mower experience with them, I cannot say for certain, but I have been told that while it probably would not remove it, it would definitely lessen it...
766695
I listened to books on tape at the gym and could hear the music playing in the background. Not very loud, but enough to say these might not be the best at blocking out the lawn mower. They did block out people trying to talk to me, though.
2227657
Not positive about blocking out road construction, but this little machine can get very loud. I'm betting it would drown out that noise outside.
754890
the sound can not be heard by humans, I have one in my yard, it dont help much ,maybe if I hat 4 it woud. ???
1335246
You would be correct that there is no noise cancellation. Basically noise reduction allows you to listen loudly without disturbing others around you.
473813
It creates less noise than the larger machines.It is similar to a lawnmower, in noise level.
1448339
Yes it will stop the auto focus motor sound from being recorded. The high pass filter also does a grret job of cutting wind noises.
1329006
Not particularly. I used it for sanding and the noise needs to be lessened with earplugs.
724787
I have not yet tried to reduce lawnmower noise. Yet, I found these to work very well on an airplane. From what I have experienced, they do best with monotonous lower frequencies. I'm guessing that it will somewhat reduce the noise. But certainly not reduce it dramatically or completely.
633931
Yes, I use it while mowing the lawn. It has great sound and reduces background noise.
792811
I live in a more rural setting. Not sure how much leeway you have with your back yard situation, but it is loud enough to be heard and identified by neighbors. Not sure which, among the others you mention, is more quiet.
703224
I can't say from experience of lawn mowing but it really suppresses noises from jet engines, machine gun fire, and concerts. I've had several pair over the years and I keep going back to them. I would recommend them for lawn mowing.
724789
I've never used it while mowing the lawn but it will probably most likely reduce it. I use it on airplanes and it reduces airplane engine noise quite a bit. I've also used it in my bedroom and it has reduced the noise from my box fan and window air conditioner. You will probably still hear the lawnmower but it will definitely cut down on the noise considerably.
404138
I don't know if anyone has used them for mowing lawns, but they are pretty universal when it comes to noise cancelation. The plug is a standard audio aux cable
1494148
Bought for son to use with riding mower. I personally put them on one time to use leaf blower and I couldn't hear a thing.
1463553
Not much on blower function but on mulching/vacuum it is! Infact my neighbor complaint about the LOUD noise.
933222
Generators are not what I would call quiet. Compares to a gasoline lawn mower would be accurate.