Genius GHP-04NC
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CNET Editors' Review
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- Reviewed by: David Carnoy
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The good: Affordable noise-canceling headphones; strong bass; carrying case included.
The bad: Lack sonic detail; not very comfortable; design looks a little cheap.
The bottom line: The Genius GHP-04NC noise-canceling headphones deliver strong bass and OK sound in a $50 package that includes a carrying case, but they a look a little cheap.
Genius is known for making budget computer peripherals and other accessories, and it's nice to see the company making a foray into the world of noise-canceling headphones. The big headline here is the price: The GHP-04NCs only cost $50, which is $300 less than Bose's QuietComfort 3 noise-canceling headphones.
On the upside, these headphones sound OK and deliver bass that has some nice thump to it. The GHP-04NCs also come with a simple faux leather carrying case and an in-flight dual-plug adapter. Like Bose's headphones, they fold flat for more compact storage. And while the noise-canceling may ... Expand full review
Genius is known for making budget computer peripherals and other accessories, and it's nice to see the company making a foray into the world of noise-canceling headphones. The big headline here is the price: The GHP-04NCs only cost $50, which is $300 less than Bose's QuietComfort 3 noise-canceling headphones.
On the upside, these headphones sound OK and deliver bass that has some nice thump to it. The GHP-04NCs also come with a simple faux leather carrying case and an in-flight dual-plug adapter. Like Bose's headphones, they fold flat for more compact storage. And while the noise-canceling may not be tremendously affective, it does help muffle the sound when engaged and boosts the overall volume.
As for comfort, the GHP-04NCs can't compete with higher-end models--but they aren't uncomfortable either. The padded earcups don't completely envelope your ears like the Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones do; they sit a little on the edge of your ears, which may cause a bit of discomfort for certain listeners over longer listening periods.
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Hunkered down in New York City, Executive Editor David Carnoy covers the gamut of gadgets and writes his Fully Equipped column, which carries the tag line "The electronics you lust for." He's also the author of "Knife Music," a novel that's available at Amazon, bn.com, and as a Kindle, iBooks, or Nook e-book.
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- Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
- Product type: Headphones
- Design: Ear-cup
