Jasmine France,
Senior Associate Editor
September 9, 2008
Football season is the perfect excuse to stock up on new technology, whether its a stadium-size HDTV that ensures you see every detail or a new DVR that lets you relive all the big plays. Headphones may not come in at the top of your list when you're picking out new toys for enjoying the game, but consider this: a good noise-canceling set is the perfect way to block distractions if your environment is not conducive to an ideal football-watching experience. Noise-canceling headphones also make the perfect peace offering for a sports-hating housemate who doesn't want to hear all the action. We've rounded up four of our favorites below.
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| Price | $349.00 to $349.95 | $253.99 to $399.99 | $107.00 to $129.99 | $162.95 to $299.99 |
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| Review date | June 30, 2006 | April 15, 2008 | July 18, 2007 | September 14, 2007 |
| The Bottom Line | With the QuietComfort 3s, Bose has done a remarkable job of shrinking its popular noise-canceling headphones while achieving similarly impressive sound quality--but that engineering feat doesn't come cheap. | The Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones may lighten the wallet, but they are a great option for frequent fliers and tetchy commuters who need superior noise cancellation. | The JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones make a great travel companion for those who demand quality sound. And they may not be cheap, but they seem that way next to the Bose QuietComfort 3. | The Creative Aurvana X-Fi headphones are a good option for bass-loving frequent fliers who have the money to spend and don't mind others eavesdropping on their listening experience. |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-cup | Ear-cup | Ear-cup | Ear-cup |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Connectivity Technology | Cable | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Headphones Type | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural |
| Active Noise Canceling | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Type | Headphones - Cable | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wired | Headphones - Wired |
| Product Description | Bose QuietComfort 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling - Headphones | Sony MDR NC500D - Headphones | JVC HA NC250 - Headphones | Creative Aurvana X-Fi - Headphones |
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