Sound Isolation & Noise Cancelation Technology

Are noise canceling headphones effectives on airlines? Many of these headphones are advertised to be used on planes, but is the level of noise that annoying to make one of these gadgets a good purchase?

Would not travel without them, I tried the cheap ones but if you can afford the Bose Quiet Comfort they are the best on long trips. They have a cup over the ear design which means the headphone does not sit on top of the ear but rather around the ear, this makes them more comfortable.

This past year I’ve gone through like 5 packs of earbuds.

I found a good pair in terms of sound/isolation ($20 HVC) but they were very flimsy and seeing as I’m a college student (who ends up bundling the buds in my pockets a lot) I can’t afford to replace them every month or so….

So now I’m willing to pay a bit more for two things:

1) Durability: I have a cheap pair of JVC bubbles that have taken a LOT of abuse and still work- unfortunately the sound is crap .

2) Sound isolation for others. I don’t want to have to wonder if other people near me in the library can hear it when Abba comes on the shuffle.

3) A good sound- clear and enjoyeable- no need for more.

Thanks!

I refuse to join the trend of those that like to drop $30+ on earbuds. one of the stupidest ways to spend your money

I also just bundle my earbuds into a pile and shove them in my pocket and they’ve been fine for 9 months

I use those white earbuds that Apple sends with iPods. they’re $30 by themselves and they have new in ear ones with better quality. they cost $30 more than your limit but sound good from what I hear

Hey, currently I have Beats by Dr. Dre In-Ear Headphones. I was kind of disappointed in the bass. I need your opinion on the BEST IN EAR EARPHONES! I was thinking about Shure, but their ear buds are too big? And maybe the Monster Turbines? Thanks

shure earphones rock, if you can afford the price tag. i love dr dre, but unfortunately he is a rapper, not an earphone manufacturer. monster just used him for product placement or in other words to make their average product popular. if you want bass knocking earphones that still give clear sound and you cannot afford shure then i would recommend the next best thing in my opinion, gadgetronx in ear earphones. many styles, colors, and flavors to decide from.
so far i have 3 pair – yummy. and love each pair. each pair knocks with rumbling vibrating bass while still providing nice clear sound. dude, you can hear everything in the music. like back up singers – no one cared to know was there. like instruments and stuff too.
very good spend if you are looking for good quality earphones. so next time dont believe the hype and do what i did with the dr dre earphones, store test them first and not at best buy either – those fools will tell you anything is cool, just to get you to buy it. most claim they have it, but come on – seriously – do you think a best buy worker can afford dr dre beats earphones. what a joke. any ways, thats my answer – hope it helps.

I will use them for music as well, but I mostly want them to cancel all the distracting noises around me.

I am willing to pay 100-200 dollars or so, but if there exists a pair that will do an amazing job and is cheap, awesome!

Bose is highly recommended I hear.

I have not found any head phones that screen out all noise completely. The way I have found that works can be done with any head phones and a tape recorder. Connect the head phones to the recorder. Do not put a tape in it. Instead turn the volume up to a moderate level with no tape in it. This will create "white noise" that will block out all outside sounds. Another thing to do is to maybe just go to a library or some other quiet place because it sounds like maybe you can’t get rid of the noise -it is coming from people who will not leave or outside noises.

This article will explain what noise cancelling headphones are, and the benefits associated with using them instead of standard headphones.

In a nutshell, noise cancelling headphones are specially designed headphones with the aim of blocking out external noises to improve the clarity and quality of your listening experience.

Whenever your ears are exposed to a really loud sound, your overall hearing decreases a little. This hearing loss is usually temporary, and you regain your normal hearing after a short period of time. But repeated exposure to high volumes of loud music and sound is likely to reduce your hearing ability for good.

That’s why it’s generally a bad idea to crank up the volume on your headphones just so you can hear properly. You run the risk of suffering long-term hearing problems.

Noise cancelling headphones solve this problem by “cancelling out” external noises so you are able to hear every little detail in your music and sound without having to crank up to full volume. This enables you to listen comfortably at lower volumes, even in loud environments.

Using noise cancelling headphones can really save your hearing in the long term. They are popular for use on transport such as buses, cars, and planes because they eliminate the background noise of engines to allow you to listen in blissful silence. Noise cancelling headphones are also great for an immersive computer gaming experience on your PC or home console.

So if you’re looking at purchasing some headphones for your computer, mp3 player, television, or whatever it may be, consider getting some noise cancelling headhpones for a better listening experience.

Julien David
http://www.articlesbase.com/electronics-articles/noise-cancelling-headphones-will-save-your-ears-61658.html

Purchasing aviation headsets is a crucial step in protecting your hearing and flying safely, especially in smaller aircraft. Some people simply choose by reputation, buying either a Telex headset or Peltor headset because these are well-known brands popular in the aviation industry, but it isn’t that simple.

Both brands produce quality products, but they also each offer a variety of headsets that work in different ways and may suit different needs. To choose the right style and model of aviation headset, you need to first understand what the manufacturers are talking about when they describe how their products work.

Both Telex and Peltor headsets come in a wide range of styles that offer varying levels of hearing protection. In fact, each offers different types of hearing protection as well. The three types are usually referred to as Passive Noise Reduction, Active Noise Reduction and Digital Noise Reduction. Some people refer to noise reduction as “noise attenuation,” but the terms are interchangeable.

Passive Noise Reduction – These are sometimes referred to as NNR headsets, and are the least expensive. They use insulation and thick padding to cut down on cockpit noise. The earphones are designed to create a tight seal around the ears. With these, you’ll receive about 25 decibels of noise reduction. Most of this will be high-frequency noise.

Active Noise Reduction – Like NNR, active noise reduction (ANR) headsets use insulation to protect hearing. In addition, there is an electronic signal that “cancels out” incoming noise to provide noise reduction in the low-frequency range. The electronic signal is not an audible sound, but a frequency pulse that matches incoming sound as an opposite signal. Quality ANR Peltor Headsets can provide up to 30 decibels of noise reduction depending on the brand.

Digital Noise Reduction – The most expensive option also gives you the most protection because it adds a final level of protection beyond even ANR. In these, electronics monitor the actual surrounding sounds and mimic them with opposing signals to cancel the noise. Telex headsets and most other quality brands also feature a filtering system that prevents cancellation of non-repeating noises so that the wearer will be aware of changes in engine sound that could signal an emergency. Digital noise reduction provides the most protection in the mid-frequency ranges.

You should find out what decibel level of noise you are going to routinely be exposed to before shopping for any kind of aviation headset. (Smaller aircraft generally produce more noise than larger craft, and any prop plane will be significantly louder in the cockpit than a jet airplane) This will help guide you in your choice, since all Telex headsets and Peltor headsets clearly indicate the level of decibel protection provided.

You will also want to consider the type of microphone you prefer, the fit of the ear cups and other factors. If you visit aviation supply websites, you can also download detailed specifications for any number of headsets, including the most popular brands such as Peltor and Telex headsets; so that you can compare features side by side to find out which ones best suit your needs.

Chris Spears
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/understanding-how-aviation-headsets-reduce-noise-139257.html

A couple of friends of mine wish to isolate the sound between the combined living and dining room and the bedrooms of their house. The combined living and dining area joins directly to the main corridor of the house and this main corridor runs the full length of the house to the front door. Access to the three bedrooms is through individual doors that open directly onto this main corridor. Obviously the best way would be two sets of doors with sufficient air between them at the end of the corridor nearest the combined living and dining area but THIS IS NOT AN OPTION, on aesthetic grounds. What else can be done?

The doors won’t mean anything if the walls are paper thin. Which can be soundproofed by the material is not cheap, and you’d have to rip the wall open.

There’s cheaper way like using acoustic tile, but if doors are unacceptable for "aesthetic reasons", then I can’t imagine those being much more attractive.

Lately i’ve been saving some money to get a nice or even the best head/earphones I could find. Now I can’t decide between these 3, all expensive but the sony and bose is noise canceling, while the Shure is sound isolating. Sony is over the ear, Bose is on-ear, Shure is in-ear. PLEASE HELP!

Well, I like using the best things in life. Off course not to the level of extravagancy, still i would say that it all depends upon ones own passion and level of understanding the beauty underneath. Too philosophical that was…….

Anyways its not only you who got confused in this selection, I already have spent good time now in understanding the crux. I appreciate your concern.

Bose QC3 = Sennhieser PXC450, both are good but specifically been made keeping in the mind the frequent travelers. I have tried both but not get happy with the results. Bose QC3 looks cool while wearing and will be best for anyone who get easily satisfied with the added punch and treble in the song. But think it like, Do you really need that much of isolation from outside noise, specially if you spend some parts of your day in quiet env., coz they are nothing but mere over publicize products. They both basically don’t concentrate upon the best quality sound, but on cutting the outside noise.

Shure SE530 = Sennheiser IE8, both good but shure se530 definitely is the one that gives the most decent quality of music to your ears till date. And on that they both cut the outside noise remarkably, without electrical circuitry like in case of Bose QC3 or Sennheiser Pxc450.

If you like listening your music in its purest form, without creating much fuss around then shure se530 pth is the best choice, else Bose Qc3 is good as well……… cool looks.

Well Im getting a ipod touch soon and i need some good ear phones with great quality not those crappy apple headsets.Anyways i stumbled on these two headsets which many people say are great. I ant the headset to be clear and have alot of bass i also want the headset to isolate noise 4 when im at school.I want it to have great quality.

if you’re looking for bass then for sure you should get bose. it says it in it’s name lol. trust me , i own a ipod touch and the bose in ear headset and its great. you could really hear the bass!!!! and the best part about the boss is that its quiet. unlike any other headset if u pump up the volume to max everyone around wouldnt hear the noise. so u dont have to worry about volume control at a room or around people.

"you get what you pay"

I am moving in with a drummer and I expect that there will be lots of times when he is practicing and I want quiet. I was thinking of investing in noise canceling head-phones, but searching over the internet is proving to be tiresome. Does anyone have any advice on noise-canceling headphones? How well do they work? Do I have to be playing music on them or can I just have the sound of silence? Any advice or reviews is much appreciated. Thanks!

Noise cancelling technology works for continuous sound, such as the hum of an air conditioner. But more dynamic sound such as a voice, or perhaps your roommate’s drums will not be effectively cancelled out.

The reason for this is because the technology has a microphone which picks up the outside noise, reverses the phase, and then generates the reverse wave. The original sound wave and the reversed wave will essentially cancel out each other and you won’t hear anything.