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HamiltonBuhl Deluxe Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Case

Specifications

• BRAND: HamiltonBuhl
• MODEL NAME: HamiltonBuhl Deluxe Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Case
• COLOR: Black
• FORM FACTOR: Over Ear
• CONNECTIVITY TECHNOLOGY: Wired
• ACTIVE CANCELLATION: Up to 15dB – 20dB
• CONNECTOR TYPE: 3.5mm jack
• INCLUDED COMPONENTS: (1) headphone, (1) cable, (1) case
• EAN: 0681181624362
• MATERIAL: Foam
• MODEL NUMBER: HECNCHBC1
• NUMBER OF ITEMS: 1
• PART NUMBER: HECNCHBC1
• SPECIAL FEATURES: Microphone, Noise-Canceling
• UNSPSC CODE: 43191601
• UPC: 681181624362
• WARRANTY DESCRIPTION: 1 Year Warranty against Manufacturer Defects
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: 10.25 x 8.25 x 6.25 inches; 11.99 Ounces

Introduction

Deluxe active noise-canceling headphones by HamiltonBuhl with case The HamiltonBuhl NCHBC1 headphones were created with the goal of providing improved noise-cancellation in noisy areas by actively decreasing hazardous and unpleasant low frequency sounds. Passive noise cancellation is also provided via the plush over-ear cups. The combination of passive and active noise-cancelling technology produces calm, relaxing environment that allows you to concentrate on the audio in your headphones or enjoy some silence. The active noise cancelling (ANC) circuitry comes with a zippered travel bag for storage and protection, and it requires one AAA battery (not included). Offering a detachable 5′ Dura-Cord that can be switched out for a 5′ Dura-Cord with an in-line microphone to convert your headphone into a headset and an adjustable padded headband. Separately available is a headset Dura-Cord (NCHBC2). The NCHBC1’s active noise cancelling technology makes it perfect for use with tablets, smartphones, and any other device that has a 3.5mm stereo headphone port.

HOW NOISE CANCELLATION WORKS

Noise-canceling headphones keep an eye on the ambient noise and block it from ever reaching your ears. In order to successfully “cancel out” both sets of sounds when the soundwaves meet, tiny microphones in the ear cups or earbuds listen to the frequencies of the ambient noise and then generate the exact opposite signal.

HOW TO BLOCK OUT NOISE

• To block off the light and noise from the living room, seal the bottom of your bedroom door with a towel or door sweep.
• Put a bookcase up against the sound-transmitting wall to dampen vibrations.
• To reduce noise, place plush rugs over creaking floorboards.

HOW TO STOP HEADPHONES FROM LEAKING

• Make use of foam ear pads and tips. Silicone ear tips leak sound more easily than foam ear tips do.
• With your hands, enclose your earbuds.
• Use headphones with bone conduction.
• Use noise-cancelling headphones.
• Put on a set of ear-protecting earmuffs.
• Reduce the volume.

HOW TO KNOW IF HEADPHONES ARE LEAKING

You can record how much sound the headphones leak using a microphone or sound recorder, then play it back to hear what it sounds like. Use your smartphone to record the sound while wearing headphones and listening to music to accomplish this.

HOW TO FIX A BLEEDING HEADPHONE

The most obvious solution for headphone bleed is to lower the volume and/or headphone send. By doing so, you can effectively lower the sound pressure level of the sound coming from the headphones, which will lower their output to the microphone signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can noise-canceling headphones are worn?

Where you live, work, or spend the majority of your time will determine this. Noise-canceling safe headphones might be your bread and butter if you travel frequently and fly every other day. Whether you like it or not, you might use them for up to 8 hours at a time.

Active noise-canceling headphones allow you to sleep.

However, sleep is not often intended for noise-canceling headphones. In reality, most of them are too bulky to allow you to sleep comfortably because padding improves the seal and noise reduction. Because of this, you can’t just choose any noise-canceling headphones for sleeping.

Do noise-canceling headphones completely obstruct outside noise?

Noise-canceling headphones eliminate background noise but do not muffle voice calls.

Is Active Noise Cancellation bad for you?

Is Noise Cancelling Safe, then? Yes, to answer briefly. On their own, noise- canceling headphones are secure. In actuality, the ANC technology was created primarily to protect the pilots’ hearing from the loud noises of the aircraft engine.

Does noise cancellation cause harm?

Overall, using headphones with noise cancellation has no detrimental effects on your hearing. When the ANC is turned on, you might hear a very faint hissing sound, but that’s about it. However, this may irritate some people and perhaps make them feel queasy.

Is it okay to use wired headphones to bed?

When sleeping, tangled connections from wired headphones could be dangerous. Ear buds may not be good for people with sensitive ear canals, according to experts, and some models can fall out while you’re sleeping.

Do headphones that block out noise give you headaches?

Active noise cancellation headphones can cause your eardrum to become compressed by repeated sound waves, giving you a headache or possibly making you feel nauseous or confused.

Can hearing be protected by noise cancellation?

None. They are not intended to defend against noise. Modern noise-canceling earbuds and headphones use soundproofing for higher frequency sounds and active noise control for low frequency sounds to block out undesired background noise.

If there is no music, does active noise cancellation work?

Yes, noise-canceling headphones still function in the absence of music. It’s true that using headphones with noise cancellation improves their ability to block out sounds. The frequencies of your music often clash and stand out against the background noise, which increases your sense of isolation.

Do both sides of noise-canceling headphones work?

The over-ear headphones are typically the most effective noise-canceling headphones. That’s because they have numerous methods for noise cancellation, including completely enclosing your ears and filtering out external noise.

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