How does the noise canceling compare to other earbuds
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These noise canceling earbuds are well worth it. Whether I am standing near traffic, on a bus or plane, these earbuds shut out nearly all outside sounds. And they are comfortable, battery lasts for hours, control can mute music, and using them for phone in noisy area is very good. Only downside for me is minor if I don't clip the controller to a shirt of jacket as it sways when walking (comes with a good clip mounted on controller). Also, music quality is as good a J-Buds.
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I've been using noise cancelling earbuds for years (Audio Technica ATH-ANC331) and mostly for yard work (mower, weed eater, blower) and yes they absolutely cut down the noise. There is a ridiculous assumption that noise canceling means you won't here anything. Good grief. I'm trying these because the Audio Technica's had a fair amount of hiss but there was a huge difference in the noise going from passive (buds just in ears) to Active Noise Reduction. Wish people would stop answering questions based on assumptions too "just the facts ma'am" . Total silence, not with any earbud. Hope that helps. I've been using noise cancelling earbuds for years (Audio Technica ATH-ANC331) and mostly for yard work (mower, weed eater, blower) and yes they absolutely cut down the noise. There is a ridiculous assumption that noise canceling means you won't here anything. Good grief. I'm trying these because the Audio Technica's had a fair amount of hiss but there was a huge difference in the noise going from passive (buds just in ears) to Active Noise Reduction. Wish people would stop answering questions based on assumptions too "just the facts ma'am" . Total silence, not with any earbud.... » Read More I've been using noise cancelling earbuds for years (Audio Technica ATH-ANC331) and mostly for yard work (mower, weed eater, blower) and yes they absolutely cut down the noise. There is a ridiculous assumption that noise canceling means you won't here anything. Good grief. I'm trying these because the Audio Technica's had a fair amount of hiss but there was a huge difference in the noise going from passive (buds just in ears) to Active Noise Reduction. Wish people would stop answering questions based on assumptions too "just the facts ma'am" . Total silence, not with any earbud. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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They are not all the same. I have found the noise cancelling mics to perform quite differently among each brand. We are using five of these at work. We have tried several others and this one works better than most in this price range. It blocks out most of the background noise.
471639
They do not do much noise canceling. I would prefer an AKG headphone. They are very faithful to the music. They need a good amp or good headphone section, though.
1115219
I tried both in store and there wasn't much difference between them with noise cancelling next to an enormous fan. The QC15 have better quality sound reproduction due to the larger drivers, but honestly I have no problem with my QC20s. They sound great, the noise cancelling is amazing and I've slept for 10 hours straight on a flight from LAX to SYD sitting over the wing next to the engines.
537029
The only noise reduction effect is from their good fit. They do reduce noise tho because of that. Other headphones have a more "active" noise redution from internal electronics.
2192901
The N-Tunes do a pretty good job of noise cancellation. They aren't "Noise Cancelling Headphones" But i believe they do the job pretty well. :)
195670
I wear them when riding my mower and when using the leaf blower. Some noise comes through, but I can still hear my music fine. They are bulkier than noise canceling but comfortable. For the price they are worth trying for flight travel. Hope this helps.
1307686
I made sure the battery was good and the notice cancellation works well.I also have a boostaroo amplifier which cost about $7.00. Between those 2 things I get decent noise reduction.The Bose get better noise reduction but the Senheiser head phones are better in every other way.
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I would say about 90 percent of the outside noise is cancelled by the headphones but there is no difference when you turn on the noise canceling feature.
1119267
The sound quality is good. I'm not an earbud connesieur by any means but I know they aren't crystal clear and perfectly balanced like the more expensive buds that reduce background noise. I have found that some of the songs I play are quieter than others. I never had that problem with my yurbuds. That can be controlled by the buttons on the ear piece. I haven't noticed a buzzy bass or a distorted pingy treble though.
22989
Yes it's noise canceling. The bass is very good and the drivers are incredible. Very good head set.
1284354
I have both and I used the new 20i last week in the plane. In my opinion QC 15 is better in noise cancelling but I like the 20i to carry around.I used 20i in the bus and in the car with IPHONE listing music and I like it. Quality QC 15 is better in the plane but to carry around I like 20i
1171920
Hi Joe,In terms of sound quality there are pretty much the same. If you using the Etymotic in plane/train or outdoors then the quality suffers alittle. These are not noise canceling or noise softening. But as far as comfort. I prefer the Etymotic.
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No Noise cancellation and they are insufficient to keep out the noise while watching a movie on the plane. The headphones were great except for that, so I returned them. I tried the Sennheisers But they were very poor noise cancelling and the V-Moda which were excellent except they were "noise-lowering" or some such thing and kept no noise out. After buying and returning all of these, I went back to my Bose Quiet Comfort 15's which were still the best of the bunch. I will wait for the next gen which will be noise cancelling AND bluetooth.
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hi , those doesn't have a cancelation noise, but the cups on your ear are to encloseru than the outside noises is despicable. I use those ones on the bus, metro and walking outside , the outside noise is not mixed with the music, the sound is great and overall comfortable. (psd. I have not use those Bose on the airplane)
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This one is pretty comfortable, but I think QC series are lighter. If you want a lighter and better noise cancelling, QC15 or QC3 would be the best choice. If you think better sound quality is more important, then you should choose parrot zik.