In addition to the active noise cancellation, the Clear Harmony headphones take advantage of a patented sound enhancement technology called Linx Audio, which was developed to increase speech clarity in hearing aids but has the added advantage of enhancing musical harmonics as well. We thought the sound enhancement worked well, but with so much technology involved in active noise cancellation headphones, it's hard for music not to sound a little tainted by the process. In spite of this, we believe the Clear Harmony headphones do a commendable job presenting a balance of rich bass and crisp highs in the face of a variety of noisy situations. If significant noise reduction is not a priority, we prefer the more spacious sound of the Ultrasone HFI-650 headphones.
The Able Planet Clear Harmony active noise-cancelling headphones are a great choice for travelers or anyone looking to bring some more peace and quiet into their lives. It's worth noting that Able Planet claims Clear Harmony can be worn with hearing aids without causing electromagnetic interference. We noticed, however, that the headphones did pick up cell phone interference caused by incoming calls. As an alternative to the Bose Quiet Comfort series, the Clear Harmony offers functional improvements of increased noise reduction and the ability to operate the headphones without power. Unfortunately, without Bose's brand recognition and dependable track record, Clear Harmony likely will be a tough sell considering the luxury price tag.
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