Noise Canceling Headsets
Feb 7, 2004, 4:16 pm
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I have to admit that I have both the Bose 2 and Sony NC-11. I usually travel with the Bose and really appreciate the improvements made to the old version (including the better carrying case). My Sony works very well under a stocking hat shoveling snow or trying to catch a few winks. If I REALLY want to keep the noise out, I use my Radio Shack NASCAR headphones. They are by far the best at keeping out noise!
Feb 7, 2004, 4:38 pm
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I don't believe any set of noise canceling headphones would work under those test conditions, except the ones that block all outside noise what so ever. If you want them to block out the crying baby, the people talking next to you, or that type of noise, you will be disappointed by any of them. Engine noise, air hum, then they will work.
Feb 7, 2004, 4:40 pm
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Is there such a thing as a headset that cancels out voices, crying babies, etc.? Generally the noise from the plane engine doesn't bother me--it's the annoying woman from the next row who talks way too loudly or the fussy toddler three rows back. I usually don't watch movies or listen to music. Is there anything that just cuts out the distractions so you can work quietly (or would that just be a pair of $2 ear plugs)?
Feb 7, 2004, 7:00 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Lpas:
Generally the noise from the plane engine doesn't bother me--it's the annoying woman from the next row who talks way too loudly Is there anything that just cuts out the distractions so you can work quietly (or would that just be a pair of $2 ear plugs)? </font>
Generally the noise from the plane engine doesn't bother me--it's the annoying woman from the next row who talks way too loudly Is there anything that just cuts out the distractions so you can work quietly (or would that just be a pair of $2 ear plugs)? </font>
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Feb 7, 2004, 7:18 pm
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The Etymotic ER4 earphones block out outside noise to 25db. They don't get in the way when you sleep and have excellent sound reproduction. To my ear they far surpass any head phones out there, for comfort, sound reproduction and noise cancellation. You can get them on EBay for $220.
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Feb 7, 2004, 8:19 pm
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I borrowed a co-worker's Bose headphones the other day and was amazed at the noise cancelling ability but thought that the bass sounded suprisingly muddy.
The AIWA units are available at Sony factory stores (Sony owns AIWA) but I'm told they're not comfortable at all.
Too bad the airlines can't provide an on-board noise cancelling system that works via the inflight entertainment system.
The AIWA units are available at Sony factory stores (Sony owns AIWA) but I'm told they're not comfortable at all.
Too bad the airlines can't provide an on-board noise cancelling system that works via the inflight entertainment system.
Feb 7, 2004, 9:09 pm
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IMHO the AIWA set is terrible. I tried it for a few days and took it back to the store.
I am currently using QC2 and it is certainly the best one out of the 4 models which I tried.
I am currently using QC2 and it is certainly the best one out of the 4 models which I tried.
Feb 8, 2004, 1:12 am
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The bose headsets are too bulky and they make your ears hot and sweaty. Not worth the bucks.
Feb 8, 2004, 1:23 am
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As this topic (though interesting) is not a UA topic at all, I suggest we move it to omni.
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