[Elecraft] Bose noise canceling headphones

[Ken Alexander]

I have a pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones that I'm really pleased with.  They were $89.95 at Best Buy.  Model MDR-NC6.  They run on a single AAA battery.

They work best on constant droning noises...perfect for eliminating generator noise during Field Day!  They also work well on noise from things like fans and air conditioners.  

These particular phones sit on your ears rather than surrounding them, so there's always a little noise that leaks in.  I'm sure any model that completely covers the ear would be more effective.  For the money I'm very happy with mine...wouldn't be without them!

73,

Ken Alexander, VE3HLS



--- On Thu, 3/19/09, dw <bw_dw at fastmail.fm> wrote:

> From: dw <bw_dw at fastmail.fm>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Bose noise canceling headphones
> To: "Elecraft_List" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> Received: Thursday, March 19, 2009, 7:49 PM
> Ah!
> I've always wondered how well Bose noise cancelling
> phones worked.
> Do they really cancel noise external to the head-set?
> I understand the concept...mic the external noise and mix
> it back into
> the earphones 180 out of phase.
> Just never got a chance to see how effective.
> 
> There are times when I have trouble with noises in the
> house, and I
> would love it if the head-phones could totally cancel all
> that out.
> But.... not sure how far advertised is from reality  :)
> 
> >I have a pair of Delta Airlines earbuds that
> >basically don't work at all, but my Bose
> Quietcomfort noise cancelling
> >phones SCREAM when connected to the rig. It's a
> pretty low signal coming out
> >of the jack, but with the right phones, it sounds
> wonderful. 
> 
> 
> -- 
>  Bw_dw at fastmail.net
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