Product Description
It's only the sweet sound of music, movies or whatever else you're listening to through Maxell's lightweight, noise-cancellation headphones. Eliminating up to 95% of background noise, they're perfect for travel or anywhere else you want serenity.
Amazon.com Review
Maxell's HP-NC1 portable headphones are equipped with Noisebuster, a patented noise-reduction technology that really works, making the HP-NC1 an ideal companion for in-flight (or even on-bus) music lovers.
The Noisebuster technology works via the following process: tiny microphones within each earpiece "listen" for any pervasive environmental noise and send this information to a device called an in-line audio-enhancer pack. This device reads and analyzes the information and then generates a noise-cancellation wave that's out of phase with the noise itself. The audio-enhancer pack feeds this wave back into the headset--when the noise wave goes up, a corresponding cancellation wave goes down, causing the two signals to cancel each other out. This eliminates a good deal of unwanted sonic junk, from airplane engine noise to distant freeway traffic seeping into your living room.
We evaluated our HP-NC1s as a utility crew used jackhammers on the street outside our listening room. Because you can bypass the Noisebuster technology with a switch, it was easy for us to compare the noise-canceled signal to the standard sound. While Noisebuster didn't entirely eliminate the jackhammer's rat-a-tat-tat, it did significantly reduce the sound so that we could listen to quiet music, such as soft jazz and classical.
As for the sound of the headphones themselves, the midrange is clear, but the HP-NC1s are a little sluggish overall, with no deep bass or extended high frequencies. In fairness to the HP-NC1s, noise-canceling headsets often sound restricted in the frequency extremes, as it can be tricky for the noise-canceling devices to differentiate between noise and music. The fit of these headphones is also a little snug for our taste, but you can loosen them a bit by gently bending the headset.
We have heard comparably priced, non-noise-canceling headphones that sound better than Maxell's HP-NC1. However, better sound doesn't matter much if you're having a hard time hearing the music in a noisy environment. At this price, these headphones are a bargain.
Pros:
- Noisebuster technology works well
- In-flight dual-jack adapter included
- In-line volume control
Cons:
- Snug fit may be uncomfortable
- Average sound quality
Customer Reviews:
not really a noise cancelling headset.......2007-12-07
I am not an audiophile, but I do care about the sound I hear. I bought this headset last week mainly for the time I spend removing snow in winter. I wanted a headset that covers my ears well, while sounding OK. I thought this noise cancelling phone would be a great choice, especially because my snowblower is terribly loud. Well, it does cover my ears comfortably well, but unfortunately thats all that is good about this headset. It isnt particularly great sounding, and the biggest disappointment was noise cancellation - rather the lack of it. It is hard to perceive much difference between NC being on or off!! It does suppress some, so I know it is on, but it can hardly suppress anything real. I quickly gave up any hope about its use with snowblower, but I then found it cant do much about the sound of my home's furnace as well - which is barely audible even without a headset.. bummer.
I have a Sony MDR-NC6 that I have been using for the past 2 years or so. It still works great, just that it doesnt have a cupped headset to cover my ear. If that is not one of your criteria, I highly recommend it. It sounds way better, is cheaper (at least now it is), noise cancellation works great too. See my review there.
Maxell HP-NC1 Noise Cancelling Headphones.......2007-03-12
I love this product. I specifically bought it for a long flight to Hawaii and I wore them almost the entire trip. They were very comfortable.
Great Sound - Suspect Wiring.......2006-01-07
I LOVE the performance of these very comfortable headphones. They do an excellent job of eliminating aircraft noise while at the same time delivering excellent cd and dvd audio. Whether you buy these or not - it must be said that noise cancellation headphones are worthless unless they cover your entire ear and this model is perfect sized.
The one drawback I have is that the first pair I owned only lasted about 6 months (of admittingly heavy travel use) because the cord broke at the point where it connects to the mid-cord battery pack. The connection integrity is pretty poor.
I like these phones so much, and they deliver performance only slightly below my boss's BOSE phones that I have already bought a second pair and am hoping that being extra careful during use and when packing that I get much longer life out of them.
Works well until 1 earphone gives out.......2005-11-30
I purchased these on a recommendation from a friend, who also had a pair. Plus, for the price, it seemed like a good deal.
They sounded great and the noise cancellation really does work (especially the low groan of a plane engine).
But...I've had these now for about 9 months and one of the earphones has already given out! Not sure why or what caused it, but I'm very disappointed with the quality.
After talking with my friend, I have come to find out one of his earphones gave out as well.
So, buyer beware, when they work, they work well, but as far as I'm concerned, they're now worthless after only 9 months.
HP-NCII - Good only for certain applications.......2004-12-24
I read other people about Maxell HP-NC1 and decided to buy HP-NCII ($29.99). Here're the short list of what I have tested.
a/ Normal/Quite environment - When the noise cancelling (NC)is on, the white noise is quite noticeable and there's no effect to other people talks. I feel better listening to the music with the NC off.
b/ Snow blower and lawn mower - At slow speed setting, there's little different when the NC is on or off. But at high speed setting, the NC will block off the loud noise level significantly; the noise level coming through is about the same as the slow speed setting.
c/ Vacuum machine (12Amp) - there's no effect to the vacuum machine's whistling noise.
Product Description
For the truly adventure-ready, the Combination pack comes with both an MP3 Player case with Armband to protect your music player and a tough neoprene ZipPac that allows the case to be worn as a belt or across the torso. Designed with a built-in external headphone jack for earphones, the clear front panel of the MP3 Player case allows full operation of controls and click wheels whilst still inside the case.
Features:
•Clear front panel for operating controls and click wheels inside the case
•Built-in external headphone jack for your earphones
•Guaranteed submersible to 15ft/5m and keeps dust and sand out too
•Foam-padded for extra comfort and protection
•Ultra light weight only 50 grams/1.8 ounces
Supplied with:
•MP3 Player case comes with armband
•ZipPac pouch and belt
•Carabiner
•Desiccant in order to absorb condensation in humid conditions
Dimensions: Circumference 6in/150mm Length 4.25in/110mm
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The Atlas Sound ATS183GL8 garden speaker, designed for theme parks, hotels, or any architecturally landscaped area, simplify installation and deliver deep, rich sound. The speaker is a coaxial 8, polypropylenekevlar cone with rubber surround, 1.5 voice coil, 21 oz. magnet and a 12 mylar dome tweeter. The Atlas Sound garden speakers are designed to blend into any environment. They are available with two different base models. Model includes a deep base for in-landscape burial. The two-piece design allows for a two-phase installation. In phase one, the base is installed. Phase two, after initial construction is done, the system contractor can return to install the speakertransformer. This multiple step process protects the speakers from being damaged during the constructionlandscaping process and also eliminates the potential for theft from the construction site. The ATS183GL8 Garden Speaker base even has a protective cover to keep debris out during construction. Inside the enclosure is a durable 8 coaxial speaker with a great sounding 360-degree horizontal dispersion pattern. The enclosure is made of stable polyethylene, which ensures performance in even the most temperamental and unpredictable climates.
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APRICORN 80GB AEGIS PORTABLE HDD 5400RPM 8MB USB W/INTEGRATED CABLE & S/W (Retail)
Product Description
Kingston is the world's largest independent memory manufacturer. In today's performance-driven environment, memory upgrades provide an easy, economical alternative to increase system performance. Every memory product Kingston offers is designed to help you get maximum performance at the best price to you.This memory is designed for Fujitsu ErgoPro , ErgoPro x365/500, ErgoPro x365/CL400, ErgoPro x565/450, ErgoPro x565/500; MICRON - NetFRAME NF3100/3101, NetFRAME NF3100/3101 (PIII); Zenith - Express5800 LS2400, Express5800 MC2400.This memory is designed for Toshiba Portege 7140 CT-NT, Toshiba Satellite 1555CDS, Toshiba Satellite 2100CDS, Toshiba Satellite 2100CDT, Toshiba Satellite 2105CDS, Toshiba Satellite 2180CDT, Toshiba Satellite 2650XDVD, Toshiba Satellite 2670DVD, Toshiba Tecra 8000 PIII500, Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII450, Toshiba Tecra 8100 PIII500.
Customer Reviews:
The Musicriven.......2000-12-13
I Currently have a 3-year-old computer in my work office. Top of the line RAM 3 years ago is much different than today. Like most everyone I am sick of waiting and waiting for windows to load. So I set out to find Random access Memory upgrades. With these upgrades I would be able to open programs much faster and move through my compute much faster. When I came across Kingston 128MB RAM Module for Toshiba Satellite 2105CDS/1555CDS/2100CDS. Since that day my computers speed has increased 4 fold. Great Job Kingston!
Product Description
Transcend offers fully compatible products for proprietary needs, and is now one of the world's top three proprietary memory manufacturers. The company has earned its reputation as the strongest source for a range of designs, including memory for workstations, servers, routers, TV games, digital cameras, printers, MP3 players, and fax machines. Transcend guarantees to deliver designs compatible with the customers' systems.This memory is designed for JVC MP-XV841.For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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