Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone
I want to purchase some noise cancelling headphones but I'm unsure which ones to buy - there are a lot of choices.
I've got some Loops that I use at home which are great, but if I wear them out people often try and communicate with me because they're not visible. I don't mind communicating with people but sometimes I think the visual aspect of noise cancelling headphones would be useful.
I don't have a limitless budget so does anyone have any recommendations for decent mid-range noise cancelling headphones?
Thank you in advance
I wanted to use similar headphones when out and about. Here were my shopping criteria and a link to what I bought and have been successfully using:
Shopping list parameters:
- budget of between £20 to £30
- over the ear (not on the ear ...to aim for better active noise-cancelling effect)
- Bluetooth
- hybrid active noise-cancelling ANC (there is a button to press to pause the ANC when I need to talk to someone)
- ANC is optional (if an area is quiet, I can switch off the ANC to extend battery life)
- also has a 3.5mm jack cable connector (in case I am at college and run out of battery and want to charge from a laptop etc.)
- lightweight
- fold flat articulatable ear muffs (easier to tote in handbag / bookbag / rucksack / stash in a desk drawer)
- smooth, but slightly textured, finish material construction (I don't like handling headphones with super-shiny surfaces)
- OK with Android / iOS / Laptop / Tablet / Mobile Phone (aiming for one set of headphones to use with various devices)
- no itchy / scratchy textured ear muffs
- easy set up / configuration which does not require use of a wretched app (frustration free set up or else!)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/RUNOLIM-Cancelling-Headphones-Bluetooth-Microphone-Black/dp/B0C8SJSL9H/ref=asc_df_B0C8SJSL9H/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=665322342394&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12305428368220581159&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9073556&hvtargid=pla-2195317677241&psc=1&mcid=5d0822da0d8c3d828c6e47d8035b7335
Bonus (which I had not considered before my purchase) I can happily sit studying / listening to a Podcast / Video / Zoom Conference or Training Course etc. while sat in the living room indoors at home - as other members of my household watch the TV on their usual choice of volume.
Sony's WH-1000XM4 is often regarded as one of the best noise-canceling headphones available. They offer excellent sound quality, industry-leading noise cancellation, long battery life, and a comfortable fit.
Hi
I I have loops but to be honest I cannot wear them. This is quite strange but since discovering my neurodiversity I noticed a ringing in my ears (tinnitus I believe). When I put the loops in it amplifies the sound and it seems worse.
If you ever consider in-ears, I have actually found loops really handy! I have them on my keys in their carry case, the colours are cool and they have a range of decimal blockage based on the ones you buy. For me I have the cheapest ones which block 14db and they are amazing! I can go to concerts and enjoy the music but block out a lot of the crowd and find myself being able to enjoy social events with them in, that and they are really subtle!
ShaunaB1 said:Okay, for a mid-range budget, the Sony WH-1000XM5 and Anker Soundcore Q30
The Sony WH-1000XM5 are not mid range budget. They cost around £300!
The Anker ones are not too expensive. I haven't tried them myself but I have seen them recommended on here and elsewhere.
I have the Bose Quiet Comfort SE, they are good and certainly less expensive than Sony.
If all you want is a visual deterrent with the same effect as Loops then why not consider some ear defenders. Decent ones can be purchased for less than £20.
Thank you, that's very helpful.