Noise, Headphones and passive cancellation

The 5 Very Best Noise-Canceling Headphones
A truly great pair of noise-canceling headphones will do more than just play your favorite tunes without any interference from your surroundings. They should sound good, sit comfortably on your head even for long periods of time,
The best noise-cancelling headphones for flying make air travel suck a little less
Many cheap headphones claim to offer "noise-cancelling" features, but a random pair of $50 over-ear headphones with passive noise cancellation will let a lot of sound through. The
Doctors warn that noise-canceling headphones may be linked to a rise in this brain condition
Several audiology departments said that they’ve seen an increase in young people who have hearing issues. Upon further testing, they’ve discovered that the problem doesn’t lie
Audiologists Warn Noise-Canceling Headphones May Impair Brain's Sound Processing
UK audiologists report rise in young adults with sound processing disorders potentially linked to noise-canceling headphone use, prompting health concerns.
Noise-canceling headphones may harm Gen Z brains, say experts
We use headphones almost daily, whether for music, podcasts, or calls, but a new study suggests that headphones, especially those with noise-cancelling features, may put you at risk of hearing loss. Watch in for more details!
Why noise-cancelling headphones damage your brain’s ability to process sound, per audiology experts
Claire Benton, vice president of the British Academy of Audiology, told the BBC that noise-cancelling headphones that block the layers of sound may make it harder for the brain to
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The best noise-canceling earbuds you can buy: Expert tested
'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources ...
Tom's Guide15d
The best noise-canceling headphones of 2025: Tested and reviewed
Working out what pair of headphones to get, however, is often a very difficult task indeed. With the help of the Tom's Guide reviews team, we test the best noise canceling headphones so that ...
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Best Noise-Canceling Earbuds for 2025
He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well ...
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The best sleep headphones you can buy: Expert tested
We gather data from the best available sources ... testing and extensive research to find sleep headphones equipped with flat speakers, active noise canceling (ANC) technology, and a ...
New York Magazine4d
The 10 Very Best Wireless Earbuds
You can get decent sound, battery life, and noise-canceling capabilities at a ... are likely to be the deciding factors for which earbuds are best for you. To find the best wireless ...
What Hi-Fi?12d
Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025
Noise-cancelling has really taken off as a category of earbuds in recent years and in our opinion, 2025 will see the categroy continue to grow at pace. We are guaranteed to see multiple models ...
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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for 2025
A few years ago, you had to pay significantly more money for active noise-cancelling headphones. But the feature has become pretty common and while the best noise-cancelling headphones ...