Noise canceling headphones
65% Active Noise Reduction
Neodymium magnet
1.2 meter single-sided cable
Audio jack, adaptor and batteries included
Philips Noise Cnnceling Behind the Head headphones SHN5500/37 Music to your ears, 65% Active Noise reduction, Neodymium magnet, Excellent sound quality. Made to fit you and your lifestyle,1.2 meter cable, Single sided cable. Optimal listening in noisy environments, Adjustable earshells for ultimate seal, Compact control box, Audio jack Adaptor included, Battery included
This review is from: Philips SHN5500/37 Noise-Canceling Behind-The-Head Headphone
I have to agree with the two previous reviewers. For the price, these headphones are very good.
The other reviewers just don't know what they are talking about. First of all, THERE IS a noice canceling effect. But noise canceling does not eliminate all sound, it makes certain sound frequencies less obtrusive or present, that's all. You will still hear what's happening around you. Just power the unit without any music playing and you will see the effect of the noise cancelling. It's does not seem much, but it does help on a bus, in the metro or a plane to drown out a bit the ambient noise.
Of course, these aren't 300$ Sennheiser or Bose headphones. The Philips perform miserably compared to those. But for God's sake, they are under 30$ !
Finally, they are comfortable. Make sure you you really insert the loops BEHIND the edge of your ears not just over, fiddle with the small-medium-large settings, and there you go. The cushioning is very comfortable.
Overall, considering the LOW PRICE, you can't go wrong with these....
This review is from: Philips SHN5500/37 Noise-Canceling Behind-The-Head Headphone
I'm really happy with these headphones. As with the other reviewers, I agree that people miscontrue noise canceling with being in a sound proof environment. Sound proof and noise canceling are two totally different things.
For the price, these headphones do an excellent job. As with any other noise canceling headphones, these have a little "hum." Bose's headphones have a louder hum and they are much bulkier.
I first used it on my computer with the computer volume turned up 2/3 of the way and then used the volume on the cigar shaped control box to control the volume of the headphones. Tip: Turn the volume of your audio's source up then use the control box volume to determine how loud you want your audio to be. This is the best way to cancel out most of the noise around you. The more you turn the volume up on the control box, the more noise canceling you'll get. I had the volume on the control box up 1/2 way and tried snapping my fingers at arm's length and didn't hear much of a snap. The other litmus test for me was using the headphones at the Starbucks I frequent on Mother's Day with screaming kids and loud and obnoxious people and I must say they canceled out quite a bit of the ambient noise. I was listening to chillout music using my iPod and heard for the 1st time some background soprano layers on Dido's "Worthless" that I had not noticed before and was able to read my Sunday NY Times in peace.
Also, play aroound with how you place the ear pieces. A slight shift to the left or right makes a whole lot of difference. If you do not like things being hung from your ears, don't get these. You'll end up hating it.
The comfort as far as headphones go is pretty good. I'm a big fan or neckband style headphones and am used to the whole ear clip thing. If you think these are uncomfortable, you should have tried some of the early Sony models about 8 years ago.
One huge CON is there is NO instruction manual. The default setting when you get the headphones is with the power ON. I was trying to switch the unit off and for the life of me couldn't figure it out. There is a red LED light on the box and I was pushing and prodding but nothing would budge. I thought the volume was the on/off control. I finally got a hint from the Phillips website about the LED light being a reminder to switch off the power. I gave the panel next to the light a huge push and the light went off. So, the on/off switch is the panel next to the light. Push it towards the light and it'll turn off. It is a bit tight so be sure to use some strength.
Other than that, I am as happy as a clam with these headphones....
This review is from: Philips SHN5500/37 Noise-Canceling Behind-The-Head Headphone
Since I'm not an audiophile like most people who buy noise cancelling headphones, I consider this product a great purchase. It is not expensive, has noise cancelling, and has superb sound quality. The sound quality on these are better than those found in the Sony Behind the Neck Sport Headphones. The "hiss" others have complained about I can not find. The noise cancelling is not noise isolating. You will hear loud noises. The low buzzy and medium ranges will not be heard.
Buy these if you want noise cancelling in behind the neck headphones but not BOSE headphones....
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