Can you use the noise-cancellation feature even while the headphones are not plugged into any music device? (Want to use for quiet, as a sleep aid; don't want to have a music device playing at night). Can you use the noise-cancellation feature even while the headphones are not plugged into any music device? (Want to use for quiet, as a sleep aid; don't want to have a music device playing at... » Read More Can you use the noise-cancellation feature even while the headphones are not plugged into any music device? (Want to use for quiet, as a sleep aid; don't want to have a music device playing at night). « Show Less
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I really like my headphones, but honestly believe that a good set of earplugs would work better. They will work without music playing. I sometimes do this on a plane. They do an excellent job of blanking out the engine drone but I can still hear people talking (albeit at a much reduced volume)
635124
Yes that is 60 percent of what I use them for. Coffee shops, airplanes, they do a good job of blocking noise.
635125
Yes. I find the earphones very comfortable when on overnight flights - and don't have music playing when I am trying to sleep.
635126
You bet. The noise cancelling feature works all by itself, without plugging it into anything. It certainly does not drown everything out but it makes a difference!
635127
Yes the noise cancellation does work even if you are not listening to anything. You do need to wear the heradphones and have the Bose device switched on.
991543
I would say they cancel it out well, in a normal setting they you will not hear anything other then your music, (my parents get mad because I cant hear them over the headphones) but for gym use, I boost it up maybe like 1 notch, however it also depends on the device your using, also I'm not one to listen to my music at extremely high volumes as well. Also the Sound quality is incredible.
572483
I use mine while traveling often without any music on. Turn on noise canceling and select a mode to eliminate aircraft noise or motel air conditioning noise without having to listen to music.
1769816
This headphone attenuates noise to a degree but it is not an active system. (You don't turn it on or off. Outside noise beyond the headphone is reduced with a good accustically fitting earpiece). It does not cancel noise but reduces it. Hope this helps.
1706035
Yes. The only thing that doesn't work when plugged in are the controls for track selection, pausing, & volume. The ANC is actually completely separate from those other function. The ANC can even be on when the headphones are "off".
1523374
The thing about the noise canceling is that it doesn't work 100% well. It acts more like a bass boost imo. It cancels controlled steady noises, like fans and microwaves, but not unpredictable noises that change tones like people speaking and construction. So to answer your question, if you have your music loud enough then yes people will be able to hear it.
197755
You can use them with noise cancelling turned off. Just like a normal headset.
264697
You can listen to music without using noise cancellation but the sound quality will drastically be reduced. Also the noise cancellation does stop one the batteries die.
523411
As most (all?) headphones with active noise cancellation, they mainly filter out low frequency noise (like traffic sound, fan sound and airplane). That means that they are not so good with filtering out speech and tv. People who want to filter out those sounds usually buy headphone with passive "mechanical" soundproof. (For example Direc Sound EX-29)
229675
Yes you can. You can either turn volume to off, or set it for night mode, it won't ring during the time you have it set for sleeping, but will ring during the day.
1720741
Yes, you can listen to music, but in my Review I was referring Price vs. Sound Quality, also lets say your on a plane & you turn on your music, the headphones produce a noise so you'll only hear your music & not the plane's engine or a reduced level, to make your music the primary sound heard. if you don't want the noise cancelling feature off, click the button & you can listen in regular mode...
554927
Is aware mode on all the time or can you cancel it like if are walking around a track.Does it work as well as on over the ear bose headphones I have the latest version bose over the ear headphones.
264702
The headphones work without noise canceling, the noise canceling is only an option which uses the battery when it is turned on. When the battery dies (after about 72 hours of use) the headphones will still work and play music.
1093977
I cannot understand why you would want to? Noise-cancellation is very helpful and eliminates background distractions when talking to other people online. Again, it's why Sennheiser is the best out there.
1163868
yes you could use with noise canceling headphones, you can use whatever kind of headphones you want. Sounds like a good combination. my ONLY issue I'm having with this amp is the short plug that goes from your device to it. It is a TIGHT fit, takes a while to get it in. But love this thins, so frustrating when all I see is lips move and can't hear anything. I can hear great using this.
1742020
I haven't tried this. But according to the instructions, turning on the amp (bass boost) turns off the noise cancellation.
1959741
The sleep functions only when u activate it, no it isn't a one time set up. Unfortunately every time u use the sleep function u have to remember to set it, then again the functions isn't always used and it would a pain in the ass. Think about it every time u listened to music it would go turn itself all the time once it reached the time set for right? Hope I was able to answer ur question.