I know this has been asked in terms of noise cancelling headphones, but I'd
like to put a slightly different spin on it.

It is too noisy to listen to a DVD on a New Jersey Transit train. This
activity requires that a laptop have AC power, and the few outlets are
located in the noisiest areas of the cars, adjacent to exits or over the
wheel trucks.

I'm using Sony MDR-V600 headphones. These have closed backs, soft ear
cushions, high sensitivity, fold, and are light. However, they simply do not
reject ambient sound sufficiently.

Are there any headphones that do a better job rejecting ambient noise, yet
are compatible with the limited power output of typical portable audio
devices?

The solution need not be active, although if there is such a thing as an
effective noise cancelling design, I'd take a look at it.

"Robert Morein" wrote in message
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Are there any headphones that do a better job rejecting ambient
noise, yet are compatible with the limited power output of typical
portable audio devices?

Sure, IEMs.

However Bob, you strike me as being way too hysterical to be able to cope
with them. If you want to give the concept a spin, try some Koss "The Plug",
about $20 at Circuit City.

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(sanman) wrote:

I've done a little investigation into noise-cancelling headphones.

The best reviews on the net I've seen are for the PlaneQuiet
headphones, the Bose QuietComfort2 headphones, and the ones by
RadioShack. I'd say that the PlaneQuiet or RadioShack ones are the
best buy for the money. I dunno how much better the Bose ones perform,
but I think they're 3 times the price.

Anyway, google them and check them out for yourself. I was just
interested in them for eliminating street noise so I can sleep better
at night.

Thanks for the help, but I've decided to read books instead

"sanman" wrote in message
om...
I've done a little investigation into noise-cancelling headphones.

The best reviews on the net I've seen are for the PlaneQuiet
headphones, the Bose QuietComfort2 headphones, and the ones by
RadioShack. I'd say that the PlaneQuiet or RadioShack ones are the
best buy for the money. I dunno how much better the Bose ones perform,
but I think they're 3 times the price.

Anyway, google them and check them out for yourself. I was just
interested in them for eliminating street noise so I can sleep better
at night.

Thanks for the info.

In article ,
"Robert Morein" wrote:

"sanman" wrote in message
om...
I've done a little investigation into noise-cancelling headphones.

The best reviews on the net I've seen are for the PlaneQuiet
headphones, the Bose QuietComfort2 headphones, and the ones by
RadioShack. I'd say that the PlaneQuiet or RadioShack ones are the
best buy for the money. I dunno how much better the Bose ones perform,
but I think they're 3 times the price.

Anyway, google them and check them out for yourself. I was just
interested in them for eliminating street noise so I can sleep better
at night.

Thanks for the info. But I've decided to try to read my first book instead

I use the ex29 noise reduction headphone from from proheadphones.com.
works GREAT! ITs a little heavy but well worth it.

i can hear everything clearly and because the muffs are completely
sealed, they don't bother my neighbout standing next to me, even in an
elevator.

They are worth a try.

Jack

On Tue, 6 Jul 2004 16:43:48 -0400, "Robert Morein"
wrote:

I know this has been asked in terms of noise cancelling headphones, but I'd
like to put a slightly different spin on it.

It is too noisy to listen to a DVD on a New Jersey Transit train. This
activity requires that a laptop have AC power, and the few outlets are
located in the noisiest areas of the cars, adjacent to exits or over the
wheel trucks.

I'm using Sony MDR-V600 headphones. These have closed backs, soft ear
cushions, high sensitivity, fold, and are light. However, they simply do not
reject ambient sound sufficiently.

Are there any headphones that do a better job rejecting ambient noise, yet
are compatible with the limited power output of typical portable audio
devices?

The solution need not be active, although if there is such a thing as an
effective noise cancelling design, I'd take a look at it.