Advanced noise-cancelling design offers 85% noise reduction for superior listening
Noise-cancelling can be switched on/off, and is powered by AAA battery for up to 50 hours use
Double housing for sound insulation; foam-cushioned ear pads for comfort and further isolation
Headphones weight just 5.3 ounces, and fold flat to fit in included carrying case
Includes four-foot detachable cord with airline and 1/4-inch adapters
85% noise reduction (more than 18dB at 150Hz)
Detachable 3.94ft(1.2m) connection cord
Excellent sound isolation thanks to sound-insulating ear pads and dual housing structure
High quality sound reproduction with 40mm Neodymium driver unit
Works as normal headphones when turned off
The new JVC HA-NC250 combines outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies, for a superior, uninterrupted listening experience. Outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies.
Detachable four-foot cable.
Headphones fold up to fit in included slim carrying case.
85% Noise Reduction The HA-NC250's noise cancellation circuitry includes feedback technology, which constant monitors extraneous background noise to eliminate up to 85 percent. For further isolation, JVC employs a double housing structure on each earpiece, providing an extra sound insulation layer. The headphones' foam-cushioned ear pads add one last layer, not to mention they're nice and comfortable for long listening sessions. The headphones use a single 1.5-volt AAA battery for powering the noise cancellation circuitry, squeezing about 50 hours of use from a single battery. Noise Reduction On/Off Switch For convenience, the HA-NC250's active noise cancellation can be switched off, enabling you to address someone speaking to you, hear announcements on a plane trip, etc. Great Sound Eliminating outside sounds is half the job. For the best possible sound quality, these headphone use a 40mm neodymium driver in each earpiece, for high sensitivity and a great frequency response. Ultra-Portable For comfort and portability, the HA-NC250s are one of the lightest headphones in their class, weighing just 5.3 ounces. The phones folds nice and flat, for toting around in the included slim carring case. Also included are the four-foot detachable cord, airline dual plug adapter, and 1/4-inch plug adapter, for use with a wide range of audio and video components.
JVC HA-NC250 Specifications Noise Reduction: 18dB at 150Hz(85%) Driver Unit: 40.0mm Magnet Type: Neodymium Frequency Response: 8-24,000Hz Input Impedance: 40 Ohms (On), 96 Ohms (Off) Sensitivity: 102dB/1mW (On), 100dB/1mW(Off) Power Supply: AAA Battery (DC 1.5V) x1 Battery Life: 50 Hours (Using Alkaline Battery) Cord Length: 3.94 Feet (Detachable) Weight (without cord): 150g (With Battery) Connector: iPhone compatible, Gold Plated What's in the Box JVC HA-NC250 Headphones, Carrying Case, AAA Battery, Dual Plug Adaptor, 6.3mm Plug Adaptor
This review is from: JVC HANC250 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
I travel fairly frequently on work and the long international flights were getting to me. I'd originally bought a Solitude Plane Quiet II headset which I was fairly happy with except for:
1. Quite tight around the head, difficult to wear for long periods of time.
2. Good sound quality, particularly bass, but an annoying hiss and missing treble and highs during audio playback.
3. Fairly heavy owing to needing 2 AAA batteries.
A colleague at work bought the JVCs and we did a comparison. Initially I was skeptical because my Solitudes were around the ear vs the JVCs which are over the ear. We went into a very noisy server room to do the test and I have to say the performance of the JVCs was astoundingly good.
All three issues that I had with the Solitudes were absent.
1. Extremely comfortable and light. Great build quality.
2. Even better noise canceling performance despite the over the ear design. Even with the active noise cancellation off, merely wearing the headset provides good sound insulation.
3. Great sound quality, very balanced bass and treble, zero hiss.
4. Better battery life than the Solitudes despite needing only one battery.
In addition, the JVCs have some of the benefits of the Solitudes over the industry's most famous headset (Bose).
1. Conventional cable (not proprietary like Bose).
2. Audio passthrough even when the battery dies.
3. Single AAA battery, non-proprietary (if you forget to charge your proprietary Bose battery, your headphones are dead).
4. Great price/value tradeoff compared to the Bose QCII or III.
The only negatives of the JVCs I could perceive are:
1. No volume dial control on the headset itself which is less of a convenience as you now have to turn down the volume from your ipod or computer rather than just reaching up and dialing down.
2. Headphone cable is fairly short (43in) so its difficult (not impossible) to use it with home stereo equipment.
3. Replacing the battery is a bit difficult and involves popping the right earpiece out.
Update (Jan 2008): I was able to compare these against the Bose QC3s. The Bose sound quality (you will not believe this) is really bad compared to the JVCs. Specifically the sound of the QC3s is muddy with extremely muffled treble. I am even happier now that I bought these instead of the Bose....
This review is from: JVC HANC250 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
I recently purchased the JVC HANC250 headphones after researching the options on the internet. The Bose were an obvious option, but the price could not be justified.
I have always been thinking about buying noise cancelling headphones, and with a pending trip to Australia (from New York) I decided that now was the time.
Pros:
Great sound quality
Excellent Noise Cancelling
Very comfortable
Long battery life (changed the battery 2X over a 48hr use period)
Nice looking
Excellent value
Cons:
Changing the battery under the ear cup is not the best design, but not that hard to do either
Tips:
1. Keep a couple extra batteries in the accessory pouch inside the headphone case
2. Put a business card in the same pouch in case of loss
UPDATE: Feb, 2009
After owning the JVC HANC250 for a year they are still the best headset I have ever owned. I travel by plane almost every week, and they are always along for the ride. The hard cover case has well protected them and the headphones look like new. I comfortably wear them for hours at a time and use them wi...
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