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    Using Noise Canceling Headphones in a Quiet Room

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by hendra, Dec 25, 2008.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do I need Noise Canceling Headphones if I am going to use them in a quiet room? Other than reducing ambient noise, does it improve sound quality in any other way?
     
    hendra, Dec 25, 2008
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  2. Huskerz85

    Huskerz85 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not sure how specific this guide gets, but perhaps it can help ya out just a tad bit....

    Headphones buying guide
     
    Huskerz85, Dec 25, 2008
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  3. Vogelbung

    Vogelbung I R Judgemental

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    No it will not improve the sound quality compared to using an open phone.
     
    Vogelbung, Dec 25, 2008
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  4. Syndrome

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    Personally I avoid noise canceling headphones, because theres always a noise in the back ground. If you want some noise isolation then just get some closed back headphones, I have the Ultrasone HFI-780's they're closed and they provide alot of isolation. You'll get a better sound stage and usually a more comfortable fit with open heaphones such as the Sennheiser HD595's.
     
    Syndrome, Dec 26, 2008
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    ^ what he said i have the razer ProTone m100 earphones and they cancel out a lot of sound but doesn't use artificial noise canceling.
     
    jonhapimp, Dec 26, 2008
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    Grado SR-80's are also a popular open model choice.
     
    Jlbrightbill, Dec 27, 2008
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  7. Taltos

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    Noise canceling headphones only reduce certain sounds, usually below 1,000 herths and usually sound worse than open headphones. So no, you will not get a better sound with them.
     
    Taltos, Dec 27, 2008
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  8. Syndrome

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    They usually only cancel out noises that repeat them selfs in the same pattern, such as a motor. Any random or quick noises usually don't get stopped by noise canceling. So in alot of cases simple isolation phones are better.
     
    Syndrome, Dec 27, 2008
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