Only listen to the noises you want to

Advantages: blocks out unwanted background sounds, comfortable
Disadvantages: noyt for you if you like earbuds

...I first came across noise cancelling headphones with my Sony walkman and I must admit I was quite impressed. As half of the noise reduction system is built into the body of the Sony the headphones aren?t of much use in any other appliance. Because the system was so impressive I decided to look at what was available in traditional headphones. There are quite a few to choose from but they tend to be extremely expensive. I read about these on the internet and liked the sound of them and set out to find somewhere I could test them out but unfortunately couldn?t. After humming and haring for a bit I decided to get a pair anyway and bought them from Argos as they have such a good return policy (even though the store itself does my head in) Logitech noise cancelling headphones ≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈?≈...

Miskah 23.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Logitech 980409 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Noise Cancelling? Yes Please! *UPDATED!*

Advantages: They really do cancel sound, amazing bass and clarity
Disadvantages: Sometimes they can hurt a bit.

...Noise cancelling earphones were something I had been after for a while. After reading the reviews on here, I decided on the Sennheiser CX 300, as it was either that or the Koss ones- and they sounded pretty crappy judging by the responses on here. I am quite into my music. When i say quite, I mean extremley. I am a music junkie. On my daily travels, I really do need something that cancelles out background noise. I travel on a bus every morning, where the driver insists on turning up the radio nearly full blast- that wouldn't be so bad, except we don't get a signal where I live so all you can hear is that terrible 'no signal' radio fuzz. Also my life is generally a noisy one. Which is all good and well, but when I want to hear my music I really have to turn it up to dangerous levels. Which is where these headphones come in. After...

Leopardskinny 04.02.2007 (16.03.2007) · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser CX 300

Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones

Advantages: Great sound, hardly any background noise
Disadvantages: the need for batteries, slightly comboursome

...These headphones, for their price ($200-350), are worth it. The sound quality and depth that the headphones produce are second to none. The sound that is produced by the headphones is rich; the high end notes are crisp, and the low end notes make your whole head shake (depending on the amount of bass you put into them). The noise cancelling works like a charm. When on an aeroplane I cannot hear any background noise at all, I have finally found peace on flights!!! The headphones not only cut out background noise from aeroplanes but from anywhere else, on the bus they make it seem like your the only one there, they are even useful when not listening to music, noise just stops so you can have a quiet snooze in your garden or in bed. The leather that is fitted around the ear peaces and the strap that fits on your head is all padded...

mj0541 29.07.2004 · Read review
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Review of Bose Quiet Comfort Noise Cancelling Headphones

Noise Cancelling - VOICE CANCELLING!

Advantages: Blocked out the annoying lady at work.
Disadvantages: No volume control

...I bought a pair of these earlier this year to use with my Archos Gmini 402 jukebox. They costed me about £60 when I purchased them from Argos. At first I felt a little bad at the cost of the headphones, however, after using them I was so glad that I'd bought them. Using the headphones to listen to music without the noise cancelling feature is fine. The sound quality is beautiful and all types of music that I've listened to (pop, rock, rap, classical, electric) sound amazing. The treble is great and the bass is nice and strong. Using the headphones without the noise cancelling feature requires no battery power and is very good. The actual design of the headphones means that a lot of noise gets supressed since the headphones effectively block the ear canal. The headphones are supplied with three different sized soft rubber earpieces so...

eeyore220376 17.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony MDR-NC22B

PXC 250 - Good VFM noise-cancelling headphones

Advantages: Great value for money. Excellent at dealing with low frequencies.
Disadvantages: Bulky battery pack. Phone interference may be an issue for some.

...Having bought a portable DVD player for long haul flights, I went looking for a reasonably priced pair of ultra- portable, noise-cancelling headphones to use them with. After a fair bit of research, I settled on the PXC250 and managed to buy a pair from Amazon for slightly less than £50. I opted for free super-saver delivery and they arrived without hassle a couple of days later. The headphones are engineered to so that they fold into a fairly compact shape which fits neatly into the carry case provided. A number of ?phone jacks are also supplied to cater for a variety of inputs. Crucially for me, I could use them with the DVD player, my iPod, in-seat headphone jacks on most airlines and my stereo system at home. The build quality is good for their intended use and price point. The ear pads are very comfortable and, whilst not...

Hishyeness 13.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser PXC 250

White Noise...... Bored Stiff

Advantages: Great performances and decent direction
Disadvantages: A real missed oppertunity, scipt could have been developed so much better.

...This weekend saw a rare night out to the cinema. We decided to see White Noise as it seemed to be focussed on an interesting subject matter. The film deals with Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP from now), where in a simple form Spirits contact the living through Static. It looked to be an interesting film and when it was suggested to me on Friday we both thought it would be something we?d enjoy. I?m starting to enjoy Horror films more these days and couldn?t see why I wouldn?t enjoy this, there is a lot of potential in the subject matter alone. It starts off with the perfect American family. Jonathan (Michael Keaton) lives in a beautiful house with a white picket fence. Even his new wife and his Ex get on and his son seems to like everybody. When his new wife announces she?s pregnant you just know something is about to happen to one...

Andy.mack 23.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of White Noise (DVD)

Empty Vessels Make the Most Noise

Advantages: There are some scary moments
Disadvantages: The script, lack of direction, appalling performances, hackneyed score

...?ve guessed it) white noise and a sub-?Tubular Bells? score, things look decidedly run-of-the-mill. And just by looking at the pretty, but totally interchangeable model-type playing Keaton?s wife and the apple pie American set-up, you know it?s all going to go horribly wrong. The film is book-ended by unnecessary subtitles that introduce the concept of EVP and point out that not all of the messages received are benign. As if we couldn?t figure that out for ourselves from the content of the film?The abrupt genre shift hamstrings the rest of the plot and the film slides into incoherence. Part of the problem is that EVP relies on watching and listening to hours and hours of static and there is no way of making a man staring at a television screen interesting. Attempts are made to spice things up by showing us the inner workings of video recorders...

afy9mab 17.01.2005 · Read review
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Review of White Noise (DVD)

Good Earphones Flawed by Noise Cancellation

Advantages: Good Sound Quality, Noise Cancelation Worked Well
Disadvantages: Impractically bulky, Eats up batteries

...I purchased a pair of these Philips SHN2500 earphones from a local Maplins store about 3 months ago for £29.99 - recommended by one of the clerks of the store for good quality and I had read some good reviews and seen some pictures of it online. I must say that they weren't exactly what I was expecting. This is the only aspect of the earphones which really bugged me - the noise canceling device of the earphones. I had looked at images online and carefully at the packaging but I really had no idea how large and clunky this box thing actually was. It measure 8cm long, 3.5cm wide and 1.5cm deep and takes a single AAA battery to power it. This box really did annoy me, as its chunky size and weight due to the battery inside. It is positioned, very awkwardly as well. When the earphones are in the ears, if for example you have your music...

nollie99 04.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Philips SHN 2500

Noise Cancelling Headphones from Sennheiser

Advantages: Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Respected Name
Disadvantages: Large Battery Housing

...I waited to post this review until I had a chance to test the headphones on a trip to the Canary Islands, First off, let me say that I am not a seasoned traveller, however I was keen to get a new set of headphones and thought that a noise cancelling set would provide a opportunity when travelling to take advanatage of this releatively new technology. I have always liked Sennheiser products, I suppose German engineers rank amongst the best (after the British of course) in the world and they pride themselves in making good quality products. The first choice I had to make was, did I want a set of in-ear headphones a'la IPOD or decide to have over the ear versions. I am not keen on sticking things in my ears (although I suppose they do tend to plug any ambiant noise better) so it was an external set for me, next was the price, I...

Vidpix 08.04.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser PXC 250

Strange Noises In The Night

Advantages: Lovely story and beautiful pictures.
Disadvantages: None

...***Background*** Sally Chamber is solely responsible for both writing and illustrating this lovely book. Written in 2002, it's main character is a mischievous cat called Toffee who, in real life, lives with her parents. There are four books in this series published by Piccadilly Press, who are based in London. ***The Story*** The story starts with a picture of a gorgeous cat taking a step outside as the sun goes down. "It is almost dark. The sun is sinking in the sky and soon it will be night. Toffee loves the night." We hear that everyone is getting ready for bed and as tasks are done Toffee listens to all the different sounds that are made from the clinking of the door being locked to the brushing noises as teeth are cleaned. Toffee loves to explore outside in the dark and outside there are lots of creatures that...

belfin 12.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Toffee's Night Noises - Sally Chambers