Insignia™ - Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black

Name: Insignia™ - Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
Brand: Insignia™
SKU: 6284300
Rating: 4.4 (750 reviews)

Model: NS-AHBTOENC

SKU: 6284300

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Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Battery Life: 20 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
General
- Product Name: Wireless Noise Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones
- Brand: Insignia™
- Model Number: NS-AHBTOENC
- Color: Black
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): true
- Sound Isolating: true
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
Features
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Controls: Track selection, Volume
Design
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Foldable Design: true
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 20 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Other
- UPC: 600603238000

Block out ambient sound with these Insignia noise-cancelling over-the-ear headphones. A built-in microphone lets you take and make hands-free calls, while Bluetooth technology pairs seamlessly with mobile devices for access to your favorite playlists. These Insignia noise-cancelling over-the-ear headphones come equipped with a rechargeable battery, which delivers up to 20 hours of playback on a single charge.

Bluetooth interface: Enables simple wireless pairing with your Bluetooth-enabled device. Wired connection is also available via the provided audio cable.
Rechargeable battery: Offers up to 20 hours of music playback.
Built-in microphone: Allows you to make phone calls.
Echo cancellation and noise suppression: These headphones block out external noise.
Over-the-ear headphones: Fit securely and direct music into your ears for full, uninterrupted audio.
Foldable design: Allows easy, compact storing.
On-ear controls: Let you adjust volume and change audio tracks.

Whats Included

Insignia NS-AHBTOENC Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones
USB charging cable
3.5 mm audio cable
Owner's manual

Product Manuals

Q: Works great on aircraft for noise cancellations and audio BUT only for 5 minutes then says "power off". You can then immediately turn it back on- for another 5 minutes over and over. Seems to stay on when using bluetooth. Any ideas?

A: This is the reason I returned it. The same thing happened to me and it got very annoying.

Q: Do these block out or muffle the intense sound of fireworks and other popping sounds??? Also low base or thudding, rumbling sounds??? Thank you.

A: I haven’t used them for loud popping sounds yet, but they work great for rumbling sounds. My bedroom is right next the laundry room and when those machines run, I won’t notice a thing with these headphones on. During the rinse cycle, the washer makes a horrible pounding sound (no it’s not a belt or the drum coming loose, it’s normal for it unfortunately), but I’ll never notice any of it with these headphones on. I plan on using them when I go out to my local shooting range, again, I don’t know how they are with popping sounds, but I’m confident they’ll get the job done to a pretty fair degree. I’m not going to lie, if you only have only the noise cancelling mode on and no audio playing, then it mostly muffles out the background, but it it does it sufficiently in my opinion. However if you have noise cancelling + something playing, you’re 98% unable to hear the world around you, or at least in my experience. Also the audio is a little too bass heavy, but I’m ok with it

Q: I am hard of hearing and would like to find a Bluetooth earphone that will work with my home theater system that is blue tooth compatible. will these work and how well?

A: I am a bit hard of hearing in one ear. I used my Bluetooth noise canceling headset on an airplane and they did work great........clear, easily loud enough sound with little background noise. I feel I got a terrific buy! Good luck!

Q: how do you turn the microphone on? I did not get a users manualor quick set up guide. even though the box said i did

A: On the base of the left ear phone there are three small raised buttons, the bottom most button toggles noise cancellation, the middle button is power (long push) and play/pause (short push), and the top most button is the microphone or what is called "monitor."

Q: How are these recharged?

A: With a mini / micro USB cord. (Sorry, I don't know the proper term for it.)

Q: Does anyone know if the headphones compatible for Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, etc... basically any gaming system? Also if so, is it by Bluetooth or A.V. cord?

A: yes this connects to devices by both Bluetooth for sound and to make a call, etc... and also connects with audio cable

Q: How do I turn on and use the

A: Push the on/off button. I've got a Samsung TV, so after turning the headphones on I go to the Menu and scroll over to Settings, then up to Audio. The TV automatically senses the 'on' headphones and tries to syncs to it. When it syncs, I tell the TV to Connect and I'm done. Also, the manual helps but doesn't talk about TVs, it just refers you to the TV manual. The headphone manual only references MP3 and cell phones on how to connect them with Bluetooth.

Q: Are these headphones Aptx- low latency?

A: These headphones do not support APTX. David M. - Insignia Support

Customers are saying

Customers express satisfaction with the noise cancellation, comfort, price, and battery life of the wireless noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones. They appreciate the comfort of the headphones and the long battery life. Customers also find the headphones easy to use and love the wireless feature. However, some customers have concerns about the volume adjustment, bass, touch controls, and design of the headphones.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent sound&noise cancelling at a Great Price
The first time I bought a headphone with the noise cancelling feature, it was a TCL a week before. That first experience was awful. The noise cancelling did not cancel any sound at all. The sound was terrible but the price was low. At the end I decide to return those and look for a better quality at a higher price. And a week later I discover this superior product with a great noise cancelling feature and crystal-clear sound. The price? $10 higher than the TCL. Yeah, It’s true! For only $79.99 you will be the owner of a great pair of headphones with a nice quality of audio and materials. The battery lasts 20 hours with the noise cancelling activated but without the noise cancelling it could last 40. It has a touch control that works perfectly they are so comfortable that you can stay with them for hours without problems. Thank God there still are companies producing great products, with excellent quality and at a low price out there.
Posted 5 years ago by Carli
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great For Yard Work
Smooth balanced sound. The right balance of bass, treble and mid-range frequencies (I listen to everything from country to rap music along with audio books). I am not an audiophile, but for me, these headphones work great for working in the yard and working on my vehicles. Also being able to make an receive phone calls is a plus as I often am not able to pull out my phone to answer a call while I am performing a task (ever perform brake work on a vehicle?). The noise cancelling works quite well. A great buy for me and may be a great buy for you. Highly recommended to all.
Posted 4 years ago by Wiretwister
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Comfortable & Effective Sound-Canceling Headphones
The Insignia NS-AHBTOENC wireless headphones are a very nice option for a comfortable listening experience at home, traveling or while working out. They incorporate an effective noise suppression and echo canceling system, use the latest Bluetooth 5.0 connection technology, have easy-to-operate controls and a very long battery life. And, since these are made by Best Buy’s Insignia brand, these features are all provided at a very economical price. Here are the key features: • Insignia Model NS-AHBTOENC noise-canceling over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones • Bluetooth 5.0 reception range up to 33 feet • Noise-canceling/suppression technology helps block external noises, may be switched on or off • Monitor function allows ambient sound to be easily heard while wearing headphones, may be switched on or off • Built-in microphone for making and receiving phone calls • Touch control on side of right earphone to raise/lower volume, next/previous track selection • Power, Bluetooth pairing, Monitor and Noise Cancel buttons on left earphone • Rechargeable internal lithium ion power source: 3.5 hours to fully charge with included micro USB connection cable • Headphones will operate up to 20 hours continuously from a full charge, 16 day standby time • Can also operate without using any power by connecting a 3.5 mm stereo cable to left earphone • 3.5 mm (headphone) male-to-male connection cable included • Easy to follow illustratedd quick set-up guide • Foldable design for compact storage • Size: 6.7 inches by 7.5 inches by 2.3 inches • Weight: 8.5 ounces • One year warranty on parts and labor Included in the box are the headphones, instructions, a 33 inch long micro USB charging cable and a 50 inch long 3.5 mm direct-connect wire cable. The quick set-up guide is comprehensive with step-by-step instructions for using the headphones, a trouble-shooting checklist, technical specifications and detailed explanations for using each feature. The headphones have a non-reflective black finish, substantial bass-producing drivers and super-soft memory-foam cushions on each headphone for superb comfort and noise isolation. First step is to charge the headphones. Just attach the charging cable, plug it into your computer or a USB outlet and LED lights will go out when they are fully charged (about 3.5 hours when fully discharged.) A red LED light next to the charging port goes out when the unit is fully charged. The stated music playing time of twenty hours seems right and may even be conservative. Next, press the power button for two seconds to turn them on – an audio prompt indicates when the power is on or off. Pair the earphones with your phone or other source via Bluetooth. Pressing the power button for four seconds initiates pairing. An audio prompt guides you, but my phone paired them very quickly and without drama. A blue LED indicates the connection has been made. The headphones are fully adjustable and the very soft pads completely and comfortably enclose most ears. I cannot stress enough how comfortable these headphones are. They are light (a bit over 8.5 ounces) and have plenty of adjustment range to enable a good fit. The earphone pads are fairly large (about 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide) so they qualify as “over ear” and they provide very good sound isolation. You can wear them for many hours in perfect comfort and your ears will thank you afterwards. Even without the noise-canceling function most external sounds are blocked. Pressing the ANC (automatic noise canceling) button turns on that feature and there is an audio announcement that it is active (or that it has been turned off.) The ANC technology is very effective for random noise. I turned on both my shower and bathroom sink faucet and the noise (which would normally be very loud) was just a faint hiss which I could easily ignore while listening to the music. Even without music playing the noise canceling feature was pretty effective. These would be great on a noisy airplane ride! The Insignia AHBTOENC headphones have a nice reproduction of mid-range notes and provide plenty of bass. I feel that their performance on upper range notes was not as faithful as some other (much more expensive) headphones I own so they may not meet the most demanding audiophile’s expectations. However, given their modest price and the bonus of the noise-canceling feature, these headphones will satisfy most users for casual listening. They are a perfect choice for traveling and would pass boring hours in airports and on planes with gold stars for quality, sound level and range. Like all good earphones these will respond to various voice commands, allow you to interact with Siri, take calls, etc. Each earphone has some controls. The right side has a nice touch pad which will raise/lower volume, skip tracks (forward and backward), pause and repeat tracks and has a microphone for use during calls. The left side turns the earphones on/off, handles Bluetooth pairing, activates the noise cancelation feature and also takes calls The Bluetooth 5.0 connection is super-reliable. I have used the headphones in my home and can walk 35 to 40 feet from my phone without a connection break. If you lose connection it quickly restores itself when you come back into range. Bottom line - the Insignia AHBTOENC noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones are an excellent value for music fans who want a very comfortable headset, superb noise isolation and a dependable travel partner. I have given this item four stars, losing one star only because the music reproduction was just not as good as I would hope. However, on balance, I think you will be happy with this purchase!
Posted 6 years ago by JimC