JVC HA-NC80 Noise Canceling Headphones

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Jasmine France

on 01/19/2007

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Headphones Type: Headphones - Binaural
Product type: Headphones
Design: Ear-cup
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The good: The JVC HA-NC80 headphones are relatively inexpensive, and they include a dual-prong adapter for in-flight use, as well as a travel pouch.

The bad: The JVC HA-NC80's earcups are on the small side, making the headphones uncomfortable to wear for extended periods of time. The noise-canceling feature affects only low frequency sound.

The bottom line: Frequent fliers operating on a tight budget should consider the JVC HA-NC80 Noise Canceling Headphones, but those with sensitive ears might want to steer clear.

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Reviewed by:
Jasmine France
Reviewed on: 01/19/2007

JVC is a decent brand to consider if you're looking for noise-canceling headphones but are working with a limited budget. The company's HA-NC100 headphones, for example, are comfortable, offer solid sound quality, and can be found for less than $80 online. At $49, an even cheaper option is the JVC HA-NC80. These 'phones aren't as comfortable as the NC100s, but they get the job done.

The HA-NC80s' completely circular shape and relatively small 2.5-inch diameter are no doubt responsible for the uncomfortable fit. However, the headphones aren't overly tight--and the earcups have some cushy padding--so those with less sensitive ear cartilage may find them suitably comfortable. The cord is plenty long at 5 feet, but it doesn't retract like that of the HA-NC100. The HA-NC80 headphones fold up flat into a semicircle--it's not the most compact design we've seen, but JVC does include a travel pouch for transport. There's also a dual prong adapter for in-flight use and a AAA battery for the noise cancellation feature.

The JVC HA-NC80s fold up into a half-moon shape.

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"You get what you pay for"

by tkuzelka on December 21, 2009
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"Decent noise cancelling, terrible with bass"

by CorvustheCrow on September 20, 2009
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"sigh... nothing good about this guy."

by bluebearbank on October 4, 2008
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"Decent noise cancelling, terrible with bass"

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Editors' rating: 76

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 93 reviews of JVC HA-NC80 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 62/100 and users 68/100. Comparing these reviews to 158056 other Headphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 76/100 = Good.

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pcmag.com

Editors' rating: 60

Summary: For a modest $40, these JVC headphones deliver decent noise cancellation plus good audio output.

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