 "JVC compared to Audio Technica" | 2009-11-13 |
| - Reviewed By yuksela |
| I owned the Audio Technica prior to these. I was satisfied with them too but gave as a gift to a relative. Audio Technica was superior in noise canceling, perhaps due to its around-the-ear design. But that also made it less comfortable for me as the ear cups were not sufficiently large for my ears, which are not by the way big by any standards. JVC noise canceling is _almost_ as good and it is much more comfortable to wear. I travel a lot on airplanes and the noise canceling works very well. The case is also smaller, which made it a better choice for my precious little bag space. If you are really short on space, you could potentially put these in a flexible nylon container and carry without the case. You could not do that with Audio Technica. Sound quality is as good as Audio Technica if not better. I did not face the sound issues with my laptop (Lenovo) some say they did. Overall I am very satisfied and I highly recommend these headphones. |
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| "Great noise canceling headphones - perfect for work or travel" | 2009-11-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2GVO6CQS5MURD |
I work in a sea of cubicles, so I have to hear other people and their conversations. These headphones have worked perfectly so far. All of the lower frequency noises are cancelled out, and the over the ear design blocks outside noise even with noise cancellation turned off. Now I don't have to blast my music or internet radio to block out the annoying conversations. You can still hear some higher frequency sounds outside, but you can't make out what people are saying, and it's hardly a nuisance.
I also tryed out these headphones while mowing the lawn and using the leaf blower. It won't block out all the noise, but it does a great job in blocking out 80-90% of the noise, especially lower frequencies.
In addition, the phones are comfortable and compact. My ears don't sweat, and they don't feel sore after hours of use.
I haven't used any competitor's headphones, and I've only had it a few weeks, so I can't speak of battery life. However, I am very pleased, and the cost didn't hit me heavy in the wallet. |
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| "Low Expectations..." | 2009-11-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A37M3MLCV4670E |
I had low expectations when I purchased these. Most Products in this genre ranged at around 200 dollars. These were half the cost...thus I had half the expectations.
I was incredibly surprised how well they did. I had a cross pacific journey and I actually used them to cut down on the engine noise for a much more pleasant flight. I actually now use them quite extensively at my desktop whenever i'm doing work. They seem to make my music that much better by cancelling extemporaneous sound.
So to summarize, great quality at this price point. |
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 "JVC ON THE EAR Noise Cancelling" | 2009-10-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2NR2HGNHV2D7D |
Nowhere did I see in the product specifications that these headphones were ON THE EAR. Though they do a decent job of noise canceling and less noticeable buzz than with a comparably priced pair of Able Planet noise canceling headphones.
However, I am of the school that in order to do the BEST job of noise cancellation, the headphones need to cup the ear. Headphones sitting on the ear allow too much ambient noise into the ear. I have since upgraded to a pair of competitor's on-the-ear noise canceling headphones (3 times the cost). But in my opinion, the over the ear and lack of buzz, make the more expensive headphones worth the investment.
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 "JVC Han C250 review" | 2009-10-28 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3DL5TSG3RG90I |
| Good product does help reduce the noise on the airplane. Even works to cut down engine noise even if you are not playing music. |
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| "Very happy with my purchase" | 2009-10-26 |
| - Reviewed By mordy27 |
I travel a lot and always wanted to purchase a pair of Bose headphones, but the price was always seemed a bit out of reach. I read a few reviews here and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did - I've been very happy with my purchase.
The case is very nice, and it comes with all the connectors you need to plug into your computer phone (I have an iPhone) or airline seat. Replacing the battery isn't fun (you have to pull off one of the foam ear thingies and you're kinda afraid it's gonna break), but it's pretty simple. I'm no audiophile, so I can't speak to the musical quality, but I've used it on flights from NY to Israel and NY to Australia and have been very happy.
As others have noted, if you wear glasses (as I do), wearing these for extended periods pushes the top of your ear against the temple of your frames, resulting in discomfort. I find that I have to adjust my glasses to sit just above my ear to avoid this discomfort (it doesn't bother me as much because at my age, I find I remove my glasses when reading or using my computer, which is when I am most often using the headphones).
The case has a nice pocket to keep all the accessories handy and it's also perfect for keeping a few extra AAA batteries (they last long though). It's nice that unlike the Bose headphones, these still work as headphones even when the battery is dead (you just lose the noise-cancelling part).
For the price, these are a GREAT value. I'm sure the Bose headphones are nice - but I can't imagine them being $200 better. |
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