No-noise Headsets - What to Look for When Purchasing a Noise Canceling Headset

Feb 8
08:30

2011

Marcus Lewison

Marcus Lewison

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If you’re looking to get a really good pair of noise cancelling headphones, then this is the article you need to read. We will start by comparing in-ear earphones to over-the-ear headphones, followed by a look at the main features to keep an eye out for. We will end the article with a look and the major brads and the products they have to offer.

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Ear Buds vs Over-the-Ear Headsets

Of course the main benefit to using in-ear headphones is that they are easily portable due to their small size. This makes them a great choice for people who are on the move a lot. The major problem you will tend to find with the earbud style of earphones is that they don't tend to be very good with the bass end of the sound spectrum.

With over-the-ear style headphones,No-noise Headsets - What to Look for When Purchasing a Noise Canceling Headset Articles they are clunkier and less convenient when it comes to travelling. The good thing is though, with higher-end models, they tend to be foldable, which partly eliminates the travelling problem; and it has to be said, the sound quality is a lot better with this type of headphones, especially with the higher-end models.

Features to Look for in No-noise Headsets

Noise Reduction: if you’re looking for true noise cancelling headphones, then check the stated noise reduction capability. This is something that very much varies from product to product, so take a look at what previous customers have to say.
Comfort: your headphones should be comfortable to wear, so check what previous customers have to say about this.
Weight & Foldability: if you’re planning to use your headphones for travelling, for example on air plane flights, then you will want them to be nice and light. You will also want them to be easily foldable.
Sound Quality: your new headphones should just be all about cutting out unwanted external noise. It is also important that they are able to reproduce good quality sound.
Cord Length: how far away from the sound source are you likely to want to be? a short cord is fine if you're just travelling on a train listening to your MP3 player, but some situations (such as lying on your bed far away from your computer or TV) then a longer cord is needed.

The Number 1 Noise Cancelling Earphone Brands & Their Products

Sennheiser: $15-$1,400. Undoubtedly the best brand of noise cancelling headsets. An exceedingly good collection of headphones spread across a very large price range.
Sony: $14-$240. A decent collection of headsets at reasonable prices.
Bose: $70-$300. A decent assortment of noise canceling headsets.
Philips: $53-$195. A decent assortment of headsets at reasonable prices.
JVC: $16-$150. A good selection of headphones at reasonable prices.
Audio Technica: $60-$220. A assortment of very reasonably priced headsets