We had two main gripes. First, these headphones, while offering good bass, just don't offer much in the way of detail and clarity. We don't expect that much from $50 noise-canceling headphones--and these certainly sound all right for the price--but we've also heard headphones in this price range that sound better. Secondly, the GHP-04NCs look like a set of budget headphones. For example, the on-off switch for the noise-cancellation looks cheap, as does the battery-bay cover (the unit requires one AAA battery to power the noise-cancellation circuitry for about 50 hours).
What's the bottom line? If you're on a tight budget and want a set of noise-cancellation headphones, the GHP-04NCs aren't a bad choice. But they don't deliver enough bang for the buck in terms of sound and build quality for us to tell you to run out and get a pair right away. So, call our endorsement lukewarm.
Editors' note: The official list price for these headphones is $50, but certain online retailers may have it listed differently.
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