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Specifications: Product type: Headphones; Design: Ear-cup; Sound output mode: Stereo; See full specs
Price range: $76.74
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Noise-canceling headphones
Active noise-canceling headphones don't eliminate noise entirely; rather,they hush ambient noise by creating antinoise that obviates the noise at your ear. The better models significantly reduce the whoosh of jet planes' air conditioning systems, but are somewhat less effective at quieting the background din on trains and buses. Since you no longer have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise, you can listen at lower levels, which leads to reduced ear fatigue—a definite plus. You'll also hear more low-level detail in your music.However, some users may be sensitive to the antinoise, which exerts pressure on your eardrums. Most folks won't notice it, but we recommend auditioning noise-canceling headphones before you buy. Noise-cancelling 'phones comes in all form factors, from full size to earbuds, but no matter the style, they always use batteries to power the circuitry, which may be stored in the ear cup of larger 'phones or in a separate in-line module on smaller models.
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Full-size headphones
Full-size headphones are the largest variety of headphone. The tech-speak description for this type of headphone is circumaural—it includes any 'phones with ear cups that fully enclose your ears. Because of their size and their acoustic isolation, full-size headphones are often considered to be better suited to home use rather than as a portable option. On the plus side, large 'phones offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels, and they effectively block outside noise. However, the large size is cumbersome for portable use, and some full-size models can be uncomfortably hot and make your ears sweat. They're not the best choice for wearers of earrings, glasses, or hats.
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