How to Choose Your First Noise Canceling Headphones?

Headphones play an important role in our life especially for music enthusiasts. They love music anytime anywhere. But it is not polite if you listen to music in public, headphones are necessary at this time. Noise canceling headphones are a good choice.

What are noise canceling headphones? Noise canceling headphones is headphones using methods to reduce noise. At present, noise canceling headphones contain active noise canceling and passive noise canceling. Active noise control (ANC), also known as noise cancellation, or active noise reduction (ANR), is a method for reducing unwanted sound by the addition of a second sound specifically designed to cancel the first. Passive noise-canceling headphones mainly surround the ears to form a closed space, or use silicone earplugs and other sound-insulating materials to block the external noise.

Pros and Cons of active noise canceling headphones and passive noise canceling headphones

Item	Pros	Cons
Active noise canceling headphones	Effect is obvious	Sound quality inferior
Passive noise canceling headphones	Restore the essence of sound mostly	Not effective in noise cancellation

Now here are 4 active noise canceling headphones fyi.

1. BOSE QC35 II

Recommended reason: Upgraded version, comfortable fit

Used for: Users need noise cancellation

Price: USD349

Comment: BOSE QC35 II takes use of active noise canceling and passive noise canceling technology, detecting various sounds in real time, calculating and reacting, offsetting noise through relative signals to realize closely real quietness. Three noise cancellation modes were applied in these headphones, you can reduce unwanted noise, receiving surrounding sounds, even you wear and walk outside, quite safe. Bluetooth and NFC pairing with voice prompts for hassle-free wireless connections. Up to 20 hours of wireless play time from a rechargeable lithium-ion battery; up to 40 hours of listening in wired mode.

2. JVC HA-S88BN

Recommended reason: Soft touch, comfortable fit

Used for: Users walk outside

Price: USD149.5

Comment: Headphone cavity shell with glossy design, beautiful but easy to leave fingerprint and oil, need rub all the time. Headphones earmuffs are soft and flexible. Bluetooth and NFC pairing with voice prompts for hassle-free wireless connections. Battery duration: Wireless: about 27 hours (noise canceling function off),  About 16 hours (when noise canceling function is on); Wired: about 35 hours (when the noise canceling function is on); Charging time: about 3.5 hours.

3. Teufel Mute BT

Recommended reason: Rigorous, solid workmanship

Used for: Noisy surroundings

Price: USD296

Comment: Teufel Bluetooth noise reduction headphones eliminate a large number of low-frequency noise, and do not impact on the exchange of vocals a lot, also to ensure the safety of walking while ensure communication. Mute BT headset is Bluetooth 4.1 version, supporting apt-X audio high-resolution. Earphones adopt active noise reduction technology to provide the powerful active noise reduction effect of -36dB. The earphones are powered by German-imported "Varta" lithium battery, charging for 2 hours and achieving an amazing 60 hours of battery life. In addition, the headset also uses a changeable line design (3.5mm interface), easy to upgrade enthusiasts or DIY.

4. Sony MDR-1000X

Recommended reason: Outstanding design

Used for: Noisy surroundings

Price: USD298

Comment: Sony MDR-1000X headphones add new Quick attention function, combining two functions of ambient sound mode and reducing the volume of music, by pressing the right side of the headset cavity with your hand, you can quickly and clearly hear the surrounding ambient sound. You can communicate with others without taking off headphones. Quick charge function with 70 minutes playing time by charging 10 minutes.

All the superior noise canceling headphones adopts good components like resistors (Microhm) and materials like earmuffs, just in order to give customers a different music experience, we can escape from noise when we want.