| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Noise-Cancelling Headphones | Headphones that reduce ambient noise by creating a signal that reduces the noise at your ear. They do not eliminate noise, but the better models significantly reduce the noise on airplanes. They are somewhat less effective at quieting the background noise on trains and buses... Read More |
| Noise-Isolating Headphones | Sealed full-size over-the-ear headphones that block out the environment and attenuate background noise at home. They are popular with recording engineers who require the least amount of leakage possible. For portable use, in-ear headphone models resemble earplugs and can seal... Read More |
