Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Dec 29, 2020 19:16:24 #
bobforman
Loc: Anacortes, Washington State
Any of you had success with earbuds that will filter out ambient noises?
Dec 29, 2020 19:25:42 #
bobforman wrote:
Any of you had success with earbuds that will filter out ambient noises?
Have you considered the Sony WF-1000XM3
Dec 29, 2020 20:05:08 #
Are you trying to reduce general noise in your general area or protection for your hearing. I shoot regularly on a range and use Pro Ears Gold but nothing will give you total protection. I lost hearing on an indoor range with ear protection. Now I use buds and muffs together. Buds only cut down about 10 decibels. Hope this helps Bob.
Dec 29, 2020 20:12:47 #
I use the Shure 535 in-ear-monitors on stage and they pretty much block out everything except the mix I have coming from the board. There is a little bit of my drums coming through, but I play pretty hard and the best noise cancelling technology couldn't keep all that sound out...LOL
At one point they had a deal that included a bluetooth adapter and some other odds and ends for traveling, which I used on my flights to/from Spain a couple times.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SE535--shure-se535-sound-isolating-earphones-clear
At one point they had a deal that included a bluetooth adapter and some other odds and ends for traveling, which I used on my flights to/from Spain a couple times.
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SE535--shure-se535-sound-isolating-earphones-clear
Dec 29, 2020 21:18:21 #
The only way you can get true noise canceling is by filling both ear canals with as much styrofoam that they will hold. Place huge pieces of Duct Tape over each ear. To prove that they are noise canceling, head down to New York City during rush hour, if you can still hear noise, you need more styrofoam.
Just kidding folks!
You really can’t cancel some ambient noise. It causes vibrations in you brachial sinuses, nasal sinuses, mouth and through the skin. It will be somewhat muted but it will still be present. Get a good pair of ear muffs or ear buds and hang onto them. That will be the best you can do.
Just kidding folks!
You really can’t cancel some ambient noise. It causes vibrations in you brachial sinuses, nasal sinuses, mouth and through the skin. It will be somewhat muted but it will still be present. Get a good pair of ear muffs or ear buds and hang onto them. That will be the best you can do.
Dec 29, 2020 21:23:13 #
The best ear muffs I have seen are the Bose A20. However they are over $1,000 and are actually rated for pilots.
Dec 30, 2020 05:13:05 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Have you considered the Sony WF-1000XM3
Those are the gold standard for noise canceling and sound quality for Bluetooth earbuds. I have them and about 15 other sets and they sound the best. Deep clean bass without being boomy and impressive highs without being shriilly. Not cheap though. Try them from a store you can return them if you're not happy with them.
Dec 30, 2020 05:52:13 #
For buds look at the Bose Quiet Comfort 20s or Quiet Control 30s for wireless. I love mine, as they have excellent noise reduction, right at the top even compared to over ear cups. They are comfortable and secure and have very respectable audio quality as well. I often sleep wiih them in in noisy environments. On one assignment in the Canadian Arctic I was sleeping with the Canadian military in big tents and there were 6 generators running right outside 24/7. With the buds in they were hardly noticeable, and no problem sleeping with them in my ears.
Dec 30, 2020 06:14:12 #
bobforman
Loc: Anacortes, Washington State
Thanks to all who've responded. Seems as though surveys do run positive for Sony and Bose, and I'm getting the same feedback here. Now to choose.
Dec 30, 2020 06:30:21 #
I just noticed that Bose now has completely wireless buds like the Sony. It's worth remembering that on both these the on time is very limited, about six hours. This would not be enough for me in an airplane or for a quiet night. The older QC 30s had a battery life of 15 hours and the wired QC 20s last 20 hours. The wired ones are much smaller in ear than the latest model. The QC 30 has the same size in-ear components as the QC20 but they are wired to a neck collar with battery. All depends on what you need them for.
Dec 30, 2020 08:56:20 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
PixelStan77 wrote:
Have you considered the Sony WF-1000XM3
Yup, I'm guessing he is talking audio. These have a better review than the Apple ear pods. I think they have a xm4 out now but the xm3 would be a better bang for the buck rite now.
Dec 30, 2020 10:16:47 #
Are we talking about earbuds used for music listening. Or something used at the pistol range??? If it's the former I have a nice set from Sennheiser. The secret is finding the correct size plug to fill up your ear cavity (canal). They are the Momentum True Wireless 2. Great sound too. Highly rated.
Dec 30, 2020 10:20:48 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Have you considered the Sony WF-1000XM3
These Sony earbuds and the Jabra 85T are both very good. Also, the Jabra 75T with the firmware update to add ANC. However, keep in mind that the higher the frequency, the less effective.
Dec 30, 2020 10:50:48 #
I just got a set of Bose QC 35 II headphones from my son for Xmas. These puppies have 3 noise cancelling settings high, low and off. These are amazing. Doesn't really matter how loud the noise is, the high stops it to the point it would be dangerous if a fire alarm went off or someone was yelling for help. I guess that's why they have 3 settings. My kids had the stereo blasting and these stopped it 99.9% without anything playing on the head set, 100% with audio playing on the head set. These would work great if running a chainsaw, or killing engine noise if flying in a plane, trying to listen to music. They are also super comfortable to wear.
Dec 30, 2020 12:20:05 #
bobforman
Loc: Anacortes, Washington State
I should have mentioned these are for music and audio recordings, not for a shooting range. The QC 35 II sound interesting. The Sony WF-1000 also gets good reviews but I understand they've been out for 2 years or so.....thinking better technology since then.
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