Ear Headphone Headset
2008
Noise Cancelling Headsets - What to Look for When Getting a Noise Canceling Headset
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 then finish with a look at the main brands and their product ranges.
In-Ear vs Over-the-Head Headsets
Obviously the main benefit to choosing the ear bud style of headphone is that they are small and easy to carry around with you. This makes them a great choice for people who are on the move a lot. However, the down-side to these types of headphones is that their sound quality is not quite as good as over-the-head style headphones, particularly in the bass.
Over-the-ear headphones are bigger and clunkier than earbuds, making them less convenient for travelling. However, many top models of headphones are foldable, so this partly eliminates this problem; and with the superior sound quality available on this style of headphone, it is the clear winner when it comes to a quality listening experience.
Features to Look for in Noise Cancelling Headphones
- Noise Reduction: check the noise reduction capability of the headphones, if you want the true noise-cancelling experience. 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. You also want them to be good at reproducing high 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 Canceling Headset Brands & Their Products
- Sennheiser: $15-$1,400. Undoubtedly the best make of noise canceling headphones. A terribly decent selection of headphones spread across an especially large price range.
- Sony: $14-$240. A decent range of headsets at reasonable prices.
- Bose: $70-$300. A good choice of noise cancelling headphones.
- Philips: $53-$195. A decent variety of headsets at reasonable prices.
- JVC: $16-$150. A decent variety of headsets at reasonable prices.
- Audio Technica: $60-$220. A range of extremely reasonably priced headsets.
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