Tag Archives: noise-canceling

Follow-Up on Panasonic RP-HC500 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Deanna in Music, Ph.D., Reading, Research, Shopping

I have been testing out the Panasonic RP-HC500 Noise Cancelling Headphones for the past few weeks.  I have taken these lightweight silver headphones with me to various pubs, coffee shops and libraries to test out their ability to mask out talking and ambient sound around me while I try to study or write. The Pros: [...]

Decision Time: Panasonic or Audio-Technica

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Deanna in Music, Research, Shopping

As I mentioned yesterday, I have been on the hunt for a comfortable and good quality pair of noise canceling headphones.  I have always enjoyed sitting at a coffee shop or restaurant (typically sitting on a cushy couch) and spending several hours on my laptop, studying or reading.  Sitting at a cafe means that headphones [...]

Deciding on a set of Noise-Canceling Headphones

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Deanna in Music, Research

I have been searching for the past couple months for a good pair of Noise Canceling Headphones. Not a pair of ear bud style ones, but a nice comfortable pair of ear-cupping anti-background noise headphones. So the search began with trying on one of the most expensive headphones on the market, the Bose Quiet Comfort [...]