How's the noise reduction?
1267985
Hi, The noise reduction is not bad. It is better than the foam muff types. You can still hear sounds in the area so if someone is calling me, I will hear it. This is one of the most practical headphones I have ever used. It is reliable and has a long cord so it is great for use on a computer or a TV. I like these so much, I bought a total of 7 sets.
1267986
For the most part these headphone does a pretty good job of noise reduction, but lets face it for less than 10.00 bucks, this is good as you get, they are not 100%, a guess would be perhaps 75% noise reduction. I say take a change, you have 30 days to send back, I'm very satisfied with mine.
1267987
I'm glad you note "noise REDUCTION" because these are not true "noise-cancelling" just because they cover the ear and block out sound to some extent. Noise cancelling is an extra white noise sound that plays throughout use.
251175
Noise reduction not that good. You would need to spend much more money for that quality. Try BOSE if you can.
584297
It greatly muffles it. I forgot to mention that initially in my review. Volume maxed out you can hear somewhat clearly but it's much quieter since it's covered.
1226934
One thing I've noticed is to turn off the 3 modes of noise reduction in picture settings. It depends on the content you are watching, but I work with Sony TVs and own this one, and once I did that, all of them started to look better.
1810923
They aren't completely noise-canceling, but they are pretty good. Enough to drown out what I need them to drown out most of the time. :)
2207044
Yes, it reduces all sounds, but you'll still hear 'em. It's a decibel drop, not a total sound blocker. It's just foam rubber in the right place (your ear). You WILL be able to hear people talk (unless, like the movies, they whisper for effect!).
543282
It has decent noise cancellation. And it comes with a nice small carrying zipper case.
660861
I am really happy with the TEKK WorkTunes noise reduction. My shopvac has a really high pitched whine that they really reduce and with my MP3 player I can hear my music well. Buy one, save the packaging and send it back if it does not meet your requirements.
1607073
Not bad, it depends on the environment though. It can easily drown out street traffic and daily use for like an office setting, with possibly the exception for maybe sirens, road construction, or if you're on a noisy subway or something. I usually just turn it up louder depending on the environment. I typically turn it up to about halfway on my iphone so it definitely has a lot of headroom if you want to drown out other noises.
1897919
They cut down alot of the noise, maybe 80 percent of the noise which to me is decent.
1335246
You would be correct that there is no noise cancellation. Basically noise reduction allows you to listen loudly without disturbing others around you.
1483900
No, it is not very good. I don't use it. Only used it one time, it was not very good at keeping noise out. I am planning on giving it to a kid to play with.
42085
The noise is not significant, and you'll get used to it the more you use it. The unit is most effective the more you use it.
1146360
It does a pretty good job at noise canceling without any music or sound. I'm not sure how it compares to others though... I would say yes.
1829229
Great question. When I use it background noise is virtually gone. Unless you have the radio or tv turned all the up they are good. Also if there are people in the background taking you don't hear them either. I hope this is helpful.
1077861
I also read somewhere that there is a version with better noise reduction, but the newer one I got from new egg (made 1-07) didn't sound as good as a mid 06 made one I test-flew from a local retailer. The noise reduction tinkering may lead to a more "muffled "sound for those on the other end.
1125206
It reduces the ambient noise without increasing the volume. They work great!