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ohiobucks1

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Apr 16, 2010 12:09 PM
Hey guys, I'm looking to buy a pair of noise-cancelling headphones for my house next year


I have two questions:

1. Will they even prevent me from hearing noise as I try to sleep? Like if there is a party going on downstairs (I have a downstairs room) and I'm trying to sleep will they actually make me hear 'nothing'?

2. If so, what is a good pair to buy?


thanks guys
Apr 16, 2010 12:09pm
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wes_mantooth

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Apr 16, 2010 12:56 PM
I have Bose Quiet Comfort 2....they will def drown out the backround noise. The problem is that they are around 300 bucks.
Apr 16, 2010 12:56pm
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ohiobucks1

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Apr 17, 2010 12:06 AM
what do you mean by backround noise? Does that mean that if I put them on and there is a party in the living room I will hear silence? If so, 300$ is worth it
Apr 17, 2010 12:06am
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wes_mantooth

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Apr 17, 2010 12:15 AM
Honestly, it doesn't take the noise down to silence, but it reduces it a helluva lot. The Bose headphones were designed for airlines, so you don't have to hear engine noise. To me, they are worth every penny, but they will not completely eliminate it.
Apr 17, 2010 12:15am
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Laley23

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Apr 17, 2010 12:26 PM
ohiobucks1 wrote: what do you mean by backround noise? Does that mean that if I put them on and there is a party in the living room I will hear silence? If so, 300$ is worth it
Not completely eliminate it, but it actually can create a nice "buzz" in the background. You cant make out what is being said, so it can be a nice noise to help you sleep.

I know for me, I cant sleep in silent. I have to have TV on, fan on, window open, something that creates a small amount of noise. I live by the highway and during the summer with the window open it is a great noise to hear to sleep to. I liken that to what the headphones do (but ive only used them like 3-4 times).
Apr 17, 2010 12:26pm
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brutus161

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Apr 17, 2010 2:07 PM
My wife and I have both have a pair of Logitech ones. We like them alot, and they cost alot less than the Bose.
Apr 17, 2010 2:07pm
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 17, 2010 5:39 PM
I have some Skullcandy Titan buds...they are noise-reducing, but they aren't comfortable enough for me to sleep in. Your best bet is to just get ear plugs.
Apr 17, 2010 5:39pm
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ohiobucks1

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Apr 18, 2010 12:46 AM
thanks everyone for your advice!

I wonder if they make noise cancelling headphones that have an alarm!
Apr 18, 2010 12:46am
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Speedofsand

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Apr 18, 2010 10:20 AM
I have Bose Triport headphones. Very comfortable and unbeatable sound quality.

Apr 18, 2010 10:20am
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 18, 2010 3:32 PM
I've used those before and they were average. They were light, however.
Apr 18, 2010 3:32pm