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- Reviewed on: 03/09/2005
- Released on: 10/20/2004
Like most consumer technologies, noise-canceling headphones are quickly moving from luxury items to run-of-the-mill accessories. Case in point: Turtle Beach's ENC-S noise-canceling headphones, which retail for just $49.95. Powered by a single AAA battery, the travel-friendly earbuds incorporate active noise-cancellation circuitry to dampen background sounds in environments such as airplanes, trains, and buses.
At first glance, the ENC-S headphones' black-accented metallic silver earpieces don't look much different than your standard earbuds. Look closer, however, and you'll notice each 'bud has a built-in microphone to detect ambient background noise. The headphones' approximately six-foot cord incorporates a wedge-shaped in-line controller module that houses the noise-canceling circuitry and the included AAA battery to power it. Turtle Beach rates the battery life at 50 hours. The module has a main volume wheel, plus an on/off switch for the noise cancellation effect. Thankfully, the control module can be clipped to your shirt or jacket so that it doesn't tug the headphones from your ears. A leatherette carrying pouch, a replacement set of foam earpiece covers, and a two-prong airline plug adapter are included.
The in-ear drivers proved acceptably comfortable but unsurprisingly tended to dislodge from our ears whenever the cord was accidentally tugged. Because of the loose fit, the 'phones are suitable for sedentary applications, such as air travel, but not for active pursuits.
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