Are my noise cancelling expectations too high?

I thought I shouldn't hear anything while the noise cancelling is activated. I agree it's quieter, but I can still have conversations with people around me. null

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Are my noise cancelling expectations too high?

I thought I shouldn't hear anything while the noise cancelling is activated. I agree it's quieter, but I can still have conversations with people around me. null

808HiLife · Accepted Answer

yes, you will need to lower the expectation. i've found the sony MDX noise-canceling headphones much better.

Mike · Answer

Noise Cancelling is intended to be only at certain frequencies, like street noise or "background noise", not a total blockage, so you can reduce external disturbances but still be able to have a conversation... I am not sure if there is any headphones designed to provided a complete cancelling

Answered by Mike 6 years ago

“Are my noise cancelling expectations too high? I thought I shouldn't hear anything while the noise cancelling is activated. I agree it's quieter, but I can still have conversations with people around me.”

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