Great noise-cancelling technology for the price... so long as they’re not creating noise of their own.
I ran the noise-cancelling feature through an auditory
gauntlet; three flights, an old lawn mower, and a wood chipper (after my ear
plugs didn't turn up). Without any music playing I was able to fall asleep on
two of the flights. Music was audible while trimming the yard unlike any ear buds,
and there was no residual buzzing after several trees met their demise in my chipper.
The earcups are big enough to satisfy Dopey and are quite
comfortable. I have found that smaller,
more discrete versions tend to become uncomfortable after shorter
stints. The cups also feature a button
to temporarily disable the noise-cancelling and music so you do not have to
remove the set if someone must interrupt your listening experience.
Storage for transportation begins with complete removal of
the cable. Both cups turn in, flattening
the unit nicely and guarding it against the crushing weight of the excessive contents
in my book bag. The case is quite rugged
and allows for storage of a battery, all accessories, and, of course, the
headphones.
The ironic downside of this device which is otherwise intended to reduce noise
is that it actually creates noise of its own.
The plastic construction often produces a slight squeaking when moving your head. However, I did not find it to be enough of a distraction to raise much of a fuss.
Overall, the sound quality of MP3s is well preserved. The highs, mids, and lows are all quite
satisfactory. Volume is slightly reduced
during noise cancelling, but that makes sense: less noise should require less volume. Personally, at the price you can pick these
headphones up for, I'm pleased as a pig in a substance pigs would be pleased to
be in.
The Verdict
