Noise cancelling headphones have become popular among audiophiles given the advance technology they employ. These headphones reduced the unwanted acoustic noise through active noise control. It essentially makes listening to music more enjoyable as one can hear the acoustic and bass lines without having to raise the volume levels. Two of the most popular headphone brands- Skullcandy and Sennheiser- have also come out with noise cancelling earphones.
The Sennheiser PXC300 headphones are lightweight and folds flat for more convenient storage. They are ideal for travel as they come with airline audio adapters and batteries. The headphone has a durable and impressive design. The earpiece is about 1.75 inches in diameter, meaning that it will not completely cover the ears. It also includes leather ear cushions which block out noise from the outside.
The earphones also exert enough pressure on the ear but still comfortable for use despite hot weather. The headphones likewise have the trademark bass tube technology and spiral Duofol diaphragms of Sennheiser for enhanced audio quality.
The NoiseGard Advance System of Sennheiser also eliminates background noise for improved audio quality. The headphones also feature decreased susceptibility to radio frequency interference particularly from cell phones.
A less expensive option for this noise reducing headphone is the Sennheiser PXC 150, although there are reduced features from the PXC300 series like limited bass response. However the noise canceling features are basically the same for the two models. The PXC150 series also features a stylish headphone that is worn over the head. These Sennheiser earphones help users to enjoy their music even if they are surrounded by unwanted noise.
Skullcandy earphones are not only known for their edgy and hip designs. They have also been using noise canceling technology to allow their users to enjoy clearer and more audible music. The Skullcandy Proletariat is highly recommended since it does not only block out external noise, it is also a lot cheaper compared to other brands. This headphone is powered by two AAA batteries and produces a sound that cancels the external noise, making music listening even more pleasurable. The noise reduced is said to be 18 decibels, good enough to highlight the bass levels of a certain music track. Of course, the headphone comes with the sleek design that has been the trademark of Skullcandy for so many years.
