JVC HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones

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CNET editors' rating: 3.5 stars Very good
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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews
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Product summary

The good: The JVC HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones are inexpensive and feature comfortable ear cups, a convenient fold-up design, an autoretracting 5-foot cord, and solid sound quality. They also include a carrying case and an airplane adapter.

The bad The bad: The noise-cancellation feature of the JVC HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones affects only lower frequencies, plus the headphones are a bit weak on bass.

The bottom line: The cushy JVC HA-NC100 Noise Canceling headphones don't block out ambient noise entirely, but they do a good job of reducing it--and for an affordable price.

Specifications: Product type: Headphones; Design: Ear-cup; Weight: 11.8 oz; See full specs

Price range: $47.99 - $53.97

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Rick Broida
Edited by: Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 11/22/2005

What good is that fancy new iPod if you can't hear your tunes while riding the subway or flying coast to coast? A good pair of noise-canceling headphones can mean the difference between enjoyable listening and potential ear damage from having to crank the volume too high. JVC's HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones are just such a pair, combining comfort, convenience, and a low price: $79.95 (closer to $50 on the street). We just wish they blocked out a bit more noise.

JVC's HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones have the substantial look and feel of pricier models, with large, thickly padded ear cups and a heavy-duty plastic frame. A single AAA battery--good for 50 hours, according to JVC--installs in one of the ear cups; the other houses a retractable 5-foot cord, which rewinds automatically with the push of a switch. How cool is that?

Equally impressive, the JVC HA-NC100 folds up to become a far more compact travel accessory than you'd expect from full-size headphones. JVC also supplies a drawstring leather carrying case and a two-prong airplane adapter.

JVC includes handy travel-friendly accessories with the HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones.

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Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 22 reviews
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4.5 stars

15 out of 15 people found this review helpful

"I love these phones."

by Vynson on September 11, 2005

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4.0 stars

9 out of 9 people found this review helpful

"Great for the Frequent Airline Traveler"

by thairishmtnbiker on January 21, 2006

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3.5 stars

6 out of 6 people found this review helpful

"Good Headphones for the Price"

by Rob444 on January 19, 2007

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