[bookport] Re: Noise-canceling headphones
- From: "Robert Acosta" <boacosta@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 08:16:10 -0800
Hi,
I use the Bose earphones. They cancel out noise and i do not feel pressure
on my eardrums. They cost about 300 dollars, but I believe you can make
payments by calling Bose at 1800-282bose.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joni Colver" <july77@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Book Port" <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 27, 2004 6:47 AM
Subject: [bookport] Noise-canceling headphones
>I have been interested in buying some noise-canceling headphones to use
>with
> my Book Port. I want to use these headphones on airplanes and buses to
> listen to the Double Talk synthesizer read text.
>
>
>
> After reading numerous reviews on amazon.com, I am still undecided. Many
> people complain about a pressure on the eardrums while using NC
> headphones.
> Can anyone who has used noise-canceling headphones comment on this issue?
> I
> don't know if a person can try out headphones in electronics stores. I
> can
> reach Best Buy, Radio Shack, Office Depot and Circuit City. Has anyone
> been
> able to try headphones before buying at any of these stores or are they
> all
> sealed up in packaging?
>
>
>
> I will list the headphones I am considering at this point. If anyone has
> had positive or negative experiences with any of these or any other brands
> please share this with me.
>
>
>
> Bose QuietComfort2. These are super expensive at $299 and I am reluctant
> to
> spend that much money on headphones. They do have the battery for NC in
> the
> ear cuff I believe, which is nice.
>
>
>
> Sennheiser PXC250, less than half the price of the Bose. I have heard
> good
> things about the Sennheiser brand. The batteries are in a unit attached
> to
> the cord and this may be a slight negative in using the headphones.
>
>
>
> Panasonic RP-HC100 for around $47 at amazon. I wonder if these have been
> discontinued since the price cut is so large. They have the battery in
> the
> ear cuff but some people have said they hurt their ears after a few hours
> of
> use.
>
>
>
> The Sennheiser PX100 folding headphones, which do not have NC capability,
> got great reviews at amazon and have been recommended by other Book Port
> users. They cost less than $50. Has anyone used these on planes or
> buses?
> How well do they work in these noisy environments?
>
>
>
> I also ran across this model: Etymotic ER-6 Isolator for $120. These are
> apparently in-ear headphones. They are also termed noise isolation
> headphones and many people think they are superior to noise-canceling
> headphones. Here is one quote from a reviewer: "Overall sound quality
> superior to active
>
> noise cancellation that unbalances the frequency response."
>
>
>
> Is frequency response only relevant for listening to music? Most people
> review these headphones in reference to how music sounds. My main purpose
> is listening to the spoken word and hearing it more clearly in noisy
> environments.
>
>
>
> Any thoughts on this issue would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Joni
>
>
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