noise

Beyerdynamic DTX 50 noise-isolating headphones review

Reviews Not only are the Beyerdynamic DTX 50s good value at around £45 online, they feature a great low response range and noise-isolating tips to keep the outside world at bay. Choosing a snug-fitting tip is crucial to getting optimum performance from the...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: beyerdynamic, noise, pair, headphones

24 May 2007, 11:11

Logitech Noise-cancelling Headphones review

Reviews Another such product is its £100 Noise-cancelling Headphones, featuring a sealed earcup-style with passive as well as active noise-hushing capabilities. DesignLogitech wins style points for its Noise-cancelling Headphones' modern, yet understated...

Editor's rating   7.3

Tags: logitech, noise, cable, headphones

22 September 2006, 15:48

Shure SE530 noise-isolating headphones review

Reviews The SE530s are the top model in Shure's new line of noise-isolating headphones, the SE series. Simply put, the SE530s are the best noise-isolating headphones you can possibly buy (which at that price they should be).

Editor's rating   9.1

Tags: shure, noise, pair, headphones

25 May 2007, 12:00

Sennheiser PXC 450 headphones review

Reviews Sennheiser's PXC 450 noise-cancelling headphones claim to offer outstanding sound quality and optimum protection against ambient noise. The single AAA battery resides inside the right-hand cup, and Sennheiser has done an excellent job of...

Editor's rating   8.7

Tags: sennheiser, noise, volume, headphones

27 June 2007, 13:25

High-tech headphones

Reviews Closed headphones, on the other hand, better exclude outside noise, won't leak audio and can be considerably louder. You might also want to look out for noise cancellation. The Logitech Noise-cancelling Headphones include a small microphone in each...

6 October 2006, 16:10

Best high-end headphones

Reviews Denon's AH-D5000s cost around £500 and are so good we use them as reference headphones. In our opinion, they stand as a benchmark against which all headphones can be judged. Their audiophile sound quality is unrivalled in detail and power.

1 May 2008, 9:46

JVC HA-NC80 noise cancelling headphones review

Reviews Noise-cancelling headphones are designed to reduce the sound level before it even reaches your eardrum, and JVC claims the HA-NC80s will block 75 per cent of such ambient noise. Noise-cancellation controls feature on the lower part of the right...

Editor's rating   6

Tags: jvc, noise, engines, air

12 June 2007, 12:34

JVC HA-NC250 noise-cancelling headphones review

Reviews JVC is not exactly a newcomer to the world of noise-cancelling headphones, but most of its previous cans were aimed at the budget end of the market. The noise cancellation circuitry is powered by a single AAA battery hidden in the right hand ear...

Editor's rating   7.5

Tags: jvc, switch, noise, cover

15 November 2007, 14:29

Audio Technica ATH-ANC3 earphones review

Reviews The big put-off for many people when it comes to noise-cancelling headphones is size -- these headphones are often excessively bulky. Audio Technica may have the answer with the active noise-cancelling ATH-ANC3 earphones.

Editor's rating   6.9

Tags: audio technica, pack, noise, listening

14 May 2008, 11:52

Hush ATX Media PVR review

Reviews As PC technology migrates from business and home offices to all parts of the house, so the issue of noise becomes ever more important. A number of companies specialise in low-noise systems: earlier this year we looked at the Poweroid 1200, which is...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: hush, noise, serial, fans

10 November 2004, 23:00

Sennheiser PXC 300 review

Reviews Sennheiser's PXC 300 noise-cancelling headphones boast the latest refinement of the brand's NoiseGard Advance hushing technology. The earpieces are 44mm in diameter, so they can't completely cover your ears, but the PXC 300s' extraplush leatherette...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: sennheiser, noise, sound quality, headphones

21 September 2005, 20:38

Panasonic RP-HC500 headphones review

Reviews Panasonic's RP-HC500s are lightweight noise-cancelling headphones and compete with models offered by audio heavyweights Bose and Sennheiser. Some of the best places to use noise-cancelling 'phones -- on planes, buses and trains -- are the very...

Editor's rating   7.7

Tags: panasonic, noise, places, carry

23 November 2007, 10:28

Bose QuietComfort 3 review

Reviews Whether or not you think they're overpriced, Bose's luxuriously designed QuietComfort models have set the standard for premium noise-cancelling headphones. DesignThe Bose QuietComfort 3s feature the same fold-flat design as the QuietComfort 2s and...

Editor's rating   8

Tags: bose, noise, models, travel

8 September 2006, 12:56

Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones review

Reviews Even though noise-cancelling head gear can be found even in earphone form for about £60, there's no substitute for a good pair of full-size cans. Noise-cancellation is excellent. In addition, the audio jack is gold-plated to ensure decent...

Editor's rating   7

Tags: audio technica, cable, noise, headphones

19 May 2008, 12:56

Bose TriPort In-Ear Headphones review

Reviews If you're looking for noise-isolating earbuds, the Bose TriPort In-Ear Headphones (£69) are not for you. Since they don't form a true seal with your ear, they don't block out enough noise to make a noticeable difference.

Editor's rating   5.7

Tags: bose, stock, cable, noise

2 March 2007, 11:50