Noise Reducing Headphones
Sep 11, 2000 | 1:12 pm
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Noise Reducing Headphones
I'm making up my birthday list 
and I've decided that noice reducing headphones are definitely going to be on the list. I've gone back and searched the board, and it seems that people have recommended the BOSE Headset, the Brookstone Headset and the three Sony types (open ear, ear plug and closed ear).
What I couldn't tell is if people's experiences were based on comparing between the headsets, or just liking the one they had bought initially and kept using.
Has anyone done a comparison to see which seems to be the best? I suppose the two things I would think are important are comfort and noise reduction.
Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!!
and I've decided that noice reducing headphones are definitely going to be on the list. I've gone back and searched the board, and it seems that people have recommended the BOSE Headset, the Brookstone Headset and the three Sony types (open ear, ear plug and closed ear).What I couldn't tell is if people's experiences were based on comparing between the headsets, or just liking the one they had bought initially and kept using.
Has anyone done a comparison to see which seems to be the best? I suppose the two things I would think are important are comfort and noise reduction.
Any and all opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!!!
Sep 11, 2000 | 1:22 pm
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BaldEmu -- I know there are a whole bunch of threads about this spread over various forums, you might want to search.
I have the Sony NC-10's (earbuds) and NC-20's (headphones). They're OK on the plane (I find it hard to sleep with them on, but it makes it much easier to hear a movie), but the NC-10's are great on the bus, which I take every day -- filters out the bus noises and the inane chatter about high-tech stocks, which seems to be the only topic of conversation on mass transit here in Silicon Valley!
I have the Sony NC-10's (earbuds) and NC-20's (headphones). They're OK on the plane (I find it hard to sleep with them on, but it makes it much easier to hear a movie), but the NC-10's are great on the bus, which I take every day -- filters out the bus noises and the inane chatter about high-tech stocks, which seems to be the only topic of conversation on mass transit here in Silicon Valley!
Sep 11, 2000 | 1:31 pm
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I too have both the Sony NC-10s and NC-20s. I prefer the NC-10 earbud model because they are easier to sleep with. The NC-20s do a little bit better job filtering noise when used with earplugs, but I still prefer the NC-10s.
Sep 11, 2000 | 3:26 pm
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gotitdirect.com has 3 noise cancelling headphones: (search with # number)
Maxell HPNC1 $38.49 #: 0014-HPNC1
SENNHEISER HDC451 $131.99 #: 0014-HDC451
Sony MDRNC20 $134.09 #: 0014-MDRNC20
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[This message has been edited by DH (edited 09-11-2000).]
Maxell HPNC1 $38.49 #: 0014-HPNC1
SENNHEISER HDC451 $131.99 #: 0014-HDC451
Sony MDRNC20 $134.09 #: 0014-MDRNC20
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For money savings ideas & tips check & FF miles bonus for finance & auto buying check out ValueConsumer.com
[This message has been edited by DH (edited 09-11-2000).]
Sep 11, 2000 | 8:11 pm
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wendolene borrowed the NC-10's this morning. She was going to the dentist, and she hates the sound of the drill.
They worked! The dentist is considering ordering some headphones for his office to loan to patients.
They worked! The dentist is considering ordering some headphones for his office to loan to patients.
Sep 12, 2000 | 2:02 am
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Regarding NC 10's: I tried to get myself a pair this spring in Canada, and Sony told me that they had been discontinued. Got the same story in both Vancouver and Calgary. So I have no idea what their status is in the US.
Sep 12, 2000 | 7:37 am
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I have used the SENNHEISER HDC451 for almost a year now. While there difficult to sleep with, they are dream to listen to music and watch videos with. It makes the cross continent / ocean trips almost bearable!
Sep 12, 2000 | 2:23 pm
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Originally posted by bradley:
Regarding NC 10's: I tried to get myself a pair this spring in Canada, and Sony told me that they had been discontinued. Got the same story in both Vancouver and Calgary. So I have no idea what their status is in the US.
Regarding NC 10's: I tried to get myself a pair this spring in Canada, and Sony told me that they had been discontinued. Got the same story in both Vancouver and Calgary. So I have no idea what their status is in the US.
Sep 12, 2000 | 2:28 pm
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I have used the NCT Noise Busters for many years: they are great, but a little difficult to sleep with. Wonderful for watching movies though...
The new ones at Brookstone don't fit tightly over my ears.
Frank...
The new ones at Brookstone don't fit tightly over my ears.
Frank...