JVC HA-NC100 Noise Canceling Headphones

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3.5 stars
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)

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CNET Editors' Review

CNET Editors' Rating

3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
  • Reviewed by: Rick Broida
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Edited by: Jasmine France

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 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.

Review: 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 ... Expand full review

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 24 user reviews

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  • 5 star: 6
  • 4 star: 7
  • 3 star: 6
  • 2 star: 4
  • 1 star: 1

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4.5 stars 17 of 17 users found this review helpful

"I love these phones." By Vynson

Pros Great sound. Compact. Retractable cord

Cons None if you have hair.

Summary I love the sound of these headphones. I can't help wondering if other users who have posted here are confused about the product or possibly had a defective unit because the noise canceling on mine is super. I say this after using them on my last trip to Europe. ... Expand full review

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  • Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
  • Product type: Headphones
  • Design: Ear-cup

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