How does this work for commuting? Both for use with music-listening and talking to someone on the phone-- can it overpower public transit noise?
1403164
Yes. I've used these on a overseas flight, and listening to media easily drowned out the engine noise. Haven't tried on a phone call, but I'm confident that they would hold their own.
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Music should be fine. The earplugs seal in your ear. That combined with the noise cancelling effect should allow you to be oblivious to all outside noise. My 700 set did the trick and they didn't have the noise cancellation feature. I drive an altima which can be pretty loud on the highway. I use one earplug and can easily hear whoever I'm talking to. If you are on public transit you may be better using both earplugs (1 will work but I personally would be distracted by the noise). The only downside to using both earplugs is that it can be difficult to control the volume and tone of your voice. But i love these. Makes hands free calling very easy! Music should be fine. The earplugs seal in your ear. That combined with the noise cancelling effect should allow you to be oblivious to all outside noise. My 700 set did the trick and they didn't have the noise cancellation feature. I drive an altima which can be pretty loud on the highway. I use one earplug and can easily hear whoever I'm talking to. If you are on public transit you may be better using both earplugs (1 will work but I personally would be distracted by the noise). The only downside to using both earplugs is that it can be difficult to control the volume and tone... » Read More Music should be fine. The earplugs seal in your ear. That combined with the noise cancelling effect should allow you to be oblivious to all outside noise. My 700 set did the trick and they didn't have the noise cancellation feature. I drive an altima which can be pretty loud on the highway. I use one earplug and can easily hear whoever I'm talking to. If you are on public transit you may be better using both earplugs (1 will work but I personally would be distracted by the noise). The only downside to using both earplugs is that it can be difficult to control the volume and tone of your voice. But i love these. Makes hands free calling very easy! « Show Less
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This headset is the best for wearing all the time. They are comfortable and are great for working out, calls and listening to music. My only negative comment is that the range is only about 20-30 feet, so you have to carry the phone with you, compare my motorola S11-Flex HD, which have a range of about 50-80 feet, but they bother my ears after a couple of hours.
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As far as the noise cancellation, it works fine, but that's about all I can say on a positive note. I prefer the older model better.
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It works great for commuting. I use mine in a Jeep Wrangler with no a/c meaning windows are usually down, and I can carry on a phone conversation fairly well. I've had a few issues at highway speeds but no problem on side streets.
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i would suggest you cup the dogtag in your palm and play real life hand telephone. the mike is sensitive enough for clear pickup and transmission while hanging from your neck, and don't forget this device is slightly amplified. in bluetooth music it amplifies your volume.. i've had no problems with public use of this thing though. i used it on the bus and train with no problem. you'll need to take the same precautions you usually do when you want a more private muted convo...hand telephone. with it around your neck, at a desk, it looks no more than as if you're resting your chin/cheek on your palm as if daydreaming. i would suggest you cup the dogtag in your palm and play real life hand telephone. the mike is sensitive enough for clear pickup and transmission while hanging from your neck, and don't forget this device is slightly amplified. in bluetooth music it amplifies your volume.. i've had no problems with public use of this thing though. i used it on the bus and train with no problem. you'll need to take the same precautions you usually do when you want a more private muted convo...hand telephone. with it around your neck, at a desk, it looks no more than as if you're resting your chin/cheek on... » Read More i would suggest you cup the dogtag in your palm and play real life hand telephone. the mike is sensitive enough for clear pickup and transmission while hanging from your neck, and don't forget this device is slightly amplified. in bluetooth music it amplifies your volume.. i've had no problems with public use of this thing though. i used it on the bus and train with no problem. you'll need to take the same precautions you usually do when you want a more private muted convo...hand telephone. with it around your neck, at a desk, it looks no more than as if you're resting your chin/cheek on your palm as if daydreaming. « Show Less
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You can still use voice dial if you have that on your phone. The speaker is on the flexsmart. The sound quality is decent as long as you don't have excess noise in the background.
1201743
It works great out side the car as a speaker phone and for music/podcasts.I use it this way all the time. You can use it while it is charging too. It is a challenge to hold the unit without pressing one of the buttons.I have mine paired with an iPhone 5s and it works great. I have never been able to make the FM transmitter work as well as its predecessor did. The built in speaker is generally loud enough that its not needed.
1021952
If you don't get service on the subway they wouldn't work to receive phone calls obviously but i would think they would still work for your music. Yes, they work for an iPhone5, that is what i bought them for. thx
1411445
In my opinion, it isn't really designed for phone calls. First, the mic is on a back of speakers and duality of sound is lower for phone, than for music.At least for my Motorolla phone. But for listening music it is great.
2067726
Thanks for the reply,Does it only mask other people's music if you have music on? Like Bradley I want mostly noise cancelation, not too much worried about music. Thanks again
1148178
I've taken this into a data center and it works pretty well for the person on the other end, it just eliminates ambient noise so anything that isn't your voice is usually washed out.
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It works well with iPhone and no crosstalk, background noise is ok as well. The Only problem is it's weird to use it for phone calls.
739603
I carry mine around busy san francisco streets with volume all the way up sometimes the noise around still over takes the music.l and friends walking with me don't hear it well
841483
Hi Cary I have a BlueAnt Commute in both my cars. I like the text to voice feature which keeps it completly hands free.
1145465
I know this isn't the best environment, but I listen to music for 2-2.5 hours every day on my commute, on the subway. How much disturbance would this cause others? My previous headphones were the Sony MDR-V6. I wish I could listen to music in a quieter environment, but I don't have the time, the subway unfortunately is the best stretch of time I have every day.If you think these would disturb others too much, is there a closed model you recommend? I can't see anything by Sennheiser at approximately this price range and quality, that has a closed back.
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There's no active noise cancellation or isolation, so there is some leakage. However, it is over the ear and fits snugly and the noise leakage is minimal -- when I play music at comfortable levels (for me) in the office, my officemates are not bothered. As for isolation, I haven't tried them outside of an office setting though my guess is that these cans may not suffice for a noisy metro ride -- though they do cancel enough noise such that my officemates have to talk at an elevated voice to get my attention/oftentimes I don't hear someone come in the door.
2069885
I tested this, and the music had to be really loud (old-school jungle at 120% volume loud) for someone next to me in a quiet room to report hearing anything. This is not, importantly, because of anything like "noise cancellation" (which messes with the signals themselves) but simply good design; you will have to turn the music off before you take them off your head in a library, because they do project some sound otherwise. Also, if you live in a city in which being annoying on public transport is considered unacceptable, please send brochures
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To be honest, the long cord gets pretty annoying, and the control talk is only useful if you plan on using them with a phone. Which I personally would not do. I have actually seen people answer their phone with their beats on and proceed to talk like they are on a loud street corner with trains and all other sorts of noise happening when in reality they are standing at a quiet bus-stop in the morning yelling like they're insane. Noise cancelling headphones will do that when you can't hear yourself speak. So no, they really aren't worth it. Any other cord will do.
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i cant remember what it is but there is a charger / hands free speaker device by somebody that clips or is mounted to your dash. supposedly it has good volume.and there is another item like a ipod transmiter made for cell phones that isnt the jack.maybe googling might help.there might be a setting in your phone to increase max volume. soem items have one to prevent screaming into your ear.
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You dont need to be together. If you elegant to use it as an intercom between to riders of course you need to be close (0,5 miles at least). If you want to use it to listen music, a GPS navigation system or answer/make calls from your phone you can!....