Noise-cancelling headphones - recommendations?

Peter_Metzger · August 13, 2009, 5:16pm

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Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n · August 13, 2009, 9:21pm

I have the Sennheiser pxc-250’s. They’re portable and compact, but downside is the 4" dong that holds the batteries for the active noise cancelling. Listed at $89 on Amazon but I got them on deal for about $50 a couple of years ago and for that price I think they were a steal. $90 still worth it but no bargain.

Todd, what are you really using them for? The JVC’s look a little big and not necessarily something you want to schlep around.

Terence_T-Bone_Livingston · August 14, 2009, 2:41am

Hey Metzger…you’re an asswipe.

I love it.

Jason_Hagen · August 14, 2009, 3:19am

I feel the love … its like Woodstock.

Peter_Metzger · August 14, 2009, 5:11pm

Why thank you T-Bone.

John_Liotta · August 14, 2009, 7:24pm

I recommend Bang and Olufsen personally.

Daniel_Posner · September 6, 2009, 3:01am

Mark_F_r_a_n_k_s · September 6, 2009, 3:05am

Bose, you won’t be sorry.

Jason_Hagen · September 22, 2009, 11:34pm

Todd, where did you land.

I am going to check out the Sennheiser PXC350s this week.

Jason

ToddFrench · September 22, 2009, 11:44pm

I didn’t land at all - these things are so expensive (queue Bowden) that I’m not sure I should get some since I don’t travel all that much. Now, I look at my schedule in the upcoming months, and I have 6 trips in the next 2 months…maybe I SHOULD get some!

Jason_Hagen · September 22, 2009, 11:48pm

Yeah I do about 75K miles a year and it is way worth it. Makes a huge difference especially on anything over a few hours.

Jason

Steve_M_c_C_a_l_l · September 23, 2009, 9:49pm

Ditto that. When I was traveling frequently on the west coast, I didn’t feel the need for these on <3 hour flights. Now I travel less frequently but longer distances, and I think some sort of noise reduction is a big factor in emerging in a semi-human condition. There are a lot of options for less than a hundred bucks (even some for less than $50).

Michel_Abood · September 23, 2009, 10:11pm

Absolutely. As I travel more and more, I have noticed that they really do help. My Etymotics reduce the noise in a plane by about 40-50% and when I take them out it’s a shocking difference. Not to mention I can watch my movies on my laptop without being annoyed by too much background noise. It makes a huge difference.

Michael_Bowden · September 23, 2009, 11:03pm

I’m here…

Todd…you have to know somebody who has a pair that you can borrow. I’m gonna try out some this weekend on an upcoming trip.

With that much travel coming up (and you wanting them anyways)…just bite the bullet.

ToddFrench · September 23, 2009, 11:07pm

I bought the Sony MDRNC7 headphones - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRNC7-BLK-Canceling-headphones/dp/B001EYU3L2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; - for that price, it’s worth trying out for sure, and the reviews seem pretty solid. I paid $31.99 yesterday, but today they are $33.99 - still a great price.

Michael_Bowden · September 23, 2009, 11:13pm

Sounds like you got a deal…congrats!

ToddFrench · September 23, 2009, 11:13pm

The price predictor said not to wait, so I moved quickly.

M_Dildine · September 24, 2009, 1:22am

I agree on the Bose Mark.

Do you live north of LA or Oklahoma? France??? Possibly Bryan Texas???

ToddFrench · September 24, 2009, 2:28am

I have a bit of a business fundamentals issue with Bose, paying so much more for their marketing alone.

Brent_C_l_a_y_t_o_n · September 24, 2009, 3:10am

I have a firm belief that you get what you pay for. Let us know how the Sonys work out, Todd.

I have a pair of Bose 301 bookshelf speakers that I bought in 1995. Still going strong. I thought that you pay a lot for Bose because of the technology…