Noise cancelling headphones review - JVC, Sennheiser, Bose
Kat from Shiny Media reviews four noise cancelling headphones - the JVC HA-NC250, Sennheiser PXC-350, Bose Quiet Comfort 3, Creative Aurvana X-Fi. Music accompanying video is 'Buzy' by Daveski. See www.techdigest.tv for more info!
The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones
PC Magazine
04.24.08
Dampen the din with these devices that actively block background noise, letting you hear only what you want to.
pc_magazine512:http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2286762,00.aspIt's hard to escape noise; the modern world is full of it. Whether it's the drone of jet engines, the low rumble and metallic screech of commuter trains, or merely the distracting muttering crowds, life can be pretty damn loud. You might try to dismiss the din by slapping on a set of regular headphones and cranking up the volume of music, movies, or podcasts. This tactic may get the job done, but you're really only adding extra noise to the equation, and are probably damaging your hearing at the same time.
The best solution to save your sanity and your ears is to invest in a pair of noise-canceling headphones so you can enjoy your audio at much lower volumes. These devices, rather than merely covering up unwanted noise, actively block it.
We most recently reviewed Sony 's MDR-NC40. Despite this set's relatively low price of $100, it pumped out surprisingly good audio quality with satisfying low bass. If you prefer earphones to larger, more cumbersome headphones, Sony...
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones News
Sounds of silence Boston Globe, United States - But the engineers at Bose Corp. in Framingham figured it out nearly 20 years ago, when the company introduced noise-canceling headphones for military and |
Dr. Dre's Headphones: Chronically Good TIME - these bad boys and, say, the industry standard in this category, the Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones, which list for $349. |
They're quiet, but loud, too International Herald Tribune, France - Bose and Sennheiser have had much of this market to themselves, but Beats are worth a look for anyone considering a pair of noise-canceling headphones. |
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Review I4U - The result: Noise-canceling headphones that look way cooler than high-end competitors from Bose and Sennheiser. Beyond the cool factor, these headphones |
 SlashGear | Beats by Dr. Dre & Monster Cable Review SlashGear, AZ - 250g they’re not especially heavy (though almost 100g more than Bose’s QuietComfort 3 noise-cancelling headphones) and long-term comfort is excellent. |
