HN110 Noise Cancelling Foldable Headphones user reviews

4.0 stars

"Great Price, Good Enough Noise Cancellation" on March 9, 2006 by vkvedam

Pros: Good Sound, Good Bass Response.

Cons: Dual Corded Design, Not as good as BOSE QC2.

Summary: I have bought these recently. To make a note, I am not a frequent traveller, neither by air nor by road or rail. I just wanted some good noise cancelling headphones at an affordable price. As I am still a student I haven't got money to go for BOSE QC2 as I have had a demo of those before this at an Apple showroom. Its quite good in my computer lab where the noise level is a bit noticeable. I have used it for a short journey in a coach and they have done a good job. First of all they are quite comfortable to wear for long listening sessions. The only draw-back is the dual corded design which makes them a little uncomfortable to keep in the pouch provided. Good bass response as I had to turn the bass boost function off in my CD-Walkman. They provide such a seal around ears that the whole entertainment is around your head. To make it more merrier, I have got a portable Dolby/dts pocket decoder for headphones (Thanks to Creative Labs). They two make a great a pair to have.
And considering the other options, BOSE QC2 will do a better job (But look at the price tag).
Next come Sennheiser PXC300-PXC150, don't have a circum-aural design. They are just supra-aural which I don't prefer as you can just notice the difference. And in addition to that the electronics have to be carried out in a seperate box.
Next come the AKG K28NC, even though they are circum-aural they haven't got integrated electronics. You got to carry a seperate box.
And more over I have never tried AKG (Even though they are in top 5).
Next we have got Sony MDR-NC50 which could be in-line with all these (Could be better in cancelling then HN110), they are pricey and a bit bulky.
There you go, only left Philips HN110.
Good enough cancelling, great sound.