I am a transcriptionist looking to block out background noises, so noise cancellation is extremely important. Are these ~really~ noise cancelling? Also, since I will need to wear them for 8+ hours a day, are they comfortable and lightweight? I am a transcriptionist looking to block out background noises, so noise cancellation is extremely important. Are these ~really~ noise cancelling? Also, since I will need to wear them for 8+ hours... » Read More I am a transcriptionist looking to block out background noises, so noise cancellation is extremely important. Are these ~really~ noise cancelling? Also, since I will need to wear them for 8+ hours a day, are they comfortable and lightweight? « Show Less
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I went for price and paid the penalty. Noise cancelling not too bad but construction is flimsy and they break easily. Cannot recommend them. Rather pay the price amd get a professional set as I did the second time around.
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The head phones are designed to cancel out airplane noise, they work great for that. If your noise level is less than that and roughly the same frequency range, they will work just fine. I've worn them for several hours at a time and they were very comfortable.
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They are good on a plane - the Rolls Royce for comfort, audio and noisecancelling is the Bose.
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Wearing them is confortable than other types. but for 8 hours who knows. Noise cancelling is NO. The switch just makes the volume louder. Sadly i think really good ear buds drown out more sounds.
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They muffle outside noises, but do not block them out. I don't believe they would be comfortable for 8 hours. Suggest paying more and getting headphones which will cancel outside noises.
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They are not noise cancelling in the way that Bose devices are. These do not generate a counter frequency, but they do generate a white noise. They work, but not perfectly. When I wore them while mowing, the roar of the motor was muted but still there. I think the technology to do actual noise cancelling costs more. My biggest problem with these was that they broke quickly. That plastic strap that goes between the earpieces broke and from that time on the earphones were loose and fell off anytime I tilted my head.
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I think it depends on your specific environment, but generally speaking, I think you would have no issues wearing them for a full day. I work in an office building and wear my Earasers occasionally. Nothing is muffled when I wear them, it really is like someone just turned the volume down of the world... Voices, phones, TV, etc remain crystal clear, just quieter. As for wearing them all day: I've worn mine for about 4 hours with no irritation or pain at all, so I don't think all day would be a problem.
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Actually, for the moment I've decided to try a pair of plain earmuffs. Slightly more bulky and they don't have noise cancellation, but noise cancellation, as far as I can tell, primarily deals with deep noises, not high ones -- and I'm primarily concerned with higher noises. I've tried my roommate's pair of earmuffs and they seem to do the trick.Less than $20: 3M Peltor H10A Optime 105 Earmuff . They review very well.
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Hi Jennifer, You can hear music with these in 2 ways: with the noise cancelling on (which will reduce the surrounding sounds but will consume the baterry) and with the noise cancelling off (which will work just like a regular headphones)Keep in mind that the pads are not very soft so is uncomfortable to wear them for several hrs.
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I don't think these are meant to be worn as conventional "headphones". I wear them with the curved portion hanging down under my chin. I've actually never seen a transcriptionist wear them over their head.
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Personally, I cannot sleep while wearing these, although I could if I were able to sleep flat on my back with only the back of my head on the pillow. Even without the noise cancelling feature turned on, however, these do block out a great deal of sound due to the foam encasing your ears. Batteries last a long time in these, so not using the noise cancel feature is kind of pointless in most circumstances. So far I've had at least 20 hours total usage on one set of batteries, albeit not continuous.
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They dampen noise, but are not silencers. I can wear these on airplanes and hear people talking just fine, but the overall noise level is seriously reduced. It assists one to ignore the noise more easily. Depending upon your ability to ignore soft noises, these may or may not work for you.
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I have small ears and when I saw the size of these I thought they would simply be too big and I would have to remove them. The large pads fit over my ears which is really surprisingly comfortable so it's like my ears sit inside them? I've been using these for over 8.5 hours a day working and never once have they gotten uncomfortable or itchy like a pair I have that sits on my ears nor have the gotten sweaty (FL heat). They look large and are highly adjustable but even at no headband adjustment that are snug and have never slipped off. For me, this is prob the most comfortable headset I've used besides my Sony MDR-V6 headphones (too different functions and price points though of course!) I have small ears and when I saw the size of these I thought they would simply be too big and I would have to remove them. The large pads fit over my ears which is really surprisingly comfortable so it's like my ears sit inside them? I've been using these for over 8.5 hours a day working and never once have they gotten uncomfortable or itchy like a pair I have that sits on my ears nor have the gotten sweaty (FL heat). They look large and are highly adjustable but even at no headband adjustment that are snug and have never slipped off. For me, this is prob the most comfortable headset I've... » Read More I have small ears and when I saw the size of these I thought they would simply be too big and I would have to remove them. The large pads fit over my ears which is really surprisingly comfortable so it's like my ears sit inside them? I've been using these for over 8.5 hours a day working and never once have they gotten uncomfortable or itchy like a pair I have that sits on my ears nor have the gotten sweaty (FL heat). They look large and are highly adjustable but even at no headband adjustment that are snug and have never slipped off. For me, this is prob the most comfortable headset I've used besides my Sony MDR-V6 headphones (too different functions and price points though of course!) « Show Less
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They r not noise canceling. The cups do form a very good fit to isolate and direct sound well. I have worn them on many flights and they do a wonderful job at blocking out that unbearable screaming baby that some how always gets the seat behind you.
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I see the confusion. The blurb says "noise-isolating," but also clearly says "unlike noise-cancelling..." These are not noise-cancelling headphones. Some of the reviewers mention it as if they are, but I think they are confusing "isolating" and "cancelling." It's a good idea to understand the difference.
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These are not active noise cancellation headphones, they work very good for the average user. I was very happy with them. You may want to try in ear headphones such as ultimate ears vm350. In ear buds work the best for passive noise cancellation and reproducing sound.
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I think they work pretty well. I wear them at work to. And I work around machines. They don't completely block it out but enough to where it's not a big deal. If your syncing them with your phone, after your phone volume is maxed they have the own volume as well to go on top of your phones. So they get pretty loud. Not completely noise canceling but as long as your not somewhere crazy loud they'll block out the noise.
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The headphones have both passive and active noise cancellation. There is a switch on the headphones that allows you to turn the active noise cancellation on. However, the size, shape, and insulation of the earcups also provide a bit of passive, unpowered noise cancellation. The passive noise cancellation is passable at best; it'll cover up any low-to-medium volume background noise, but you can still hear some louder things. Hope that helps.
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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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I don't really know what noise cancellation means, but I can tell you that I don't hear anything else when I am wearing these headphones. They are also very comfortable to wear.
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I found them quite uncomfortable after an hour. Something that guys around your ear is far better, that's what I have now. The noise cancelling function is a waste if time, I get a better result out of my current 'normal' headphones.
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They have good quality for not being on max volume, and they wont fall off that easy, but if you put the max volume (and you migth need to if you wanna lisin to all the detals, at least in my own expirience) it will leak out a little. If you got a good mic, it should not pick background noise. (if you are worried that the sound from your headphones migth catch up, you should get a shure mic instead of the headphones :p )