im looking to buy a pair of these noise canceling headphones mainly for mowing the lawn:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RP-HC500-Noise-Canceling-Headphones/dp/B000OKH6ZI/ref=sr_1_46?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1242773751&sr=1-46

and wanted to know if they would be as good as a regular set of ear muffs when im on my ride mower as far as blocking out the extremely loud sound of the tractor blades without having to blast my music ???

http://media.photobucket.com/image/panasonic%20earbuds/mtgpwner/Electronic%20Items/PanasonicHNH50B1.jpg

I have some the same as these they are the in ear type and they are great they cancel out the noise of our mowing tractor just fine. but otherwise the beasty headphones on amazon should suit your needs.

I have been searching around ( QUITE A LOT ) for a broad range of headphones in order to purchase the best possible pair ( both style and sound being very important / price range being maybe £30 - £60 )… and i have stumbled across, for example, the Panasonic RP HTX7, the Aerial7 Chopper, and the Ear Pollution Throwbax - which are all quite clearly extremely similar in design……
Which do you think has the highest quality sound - and may in fact be the better buy ? ?
I was thinking, in order of best to worst quality sound: Panasonic, Aerial7 and then EP… but maybe the Aerials are the best ?

Aerial7, i believe, is relatively new to the public eye….. they also have a pair called the ‘Tanks’ - which i think are brilliant… would you say you agree ?

Thanks a lot !

i think i could agree with you on that .. you are brilliant.

Good luck and have a great day ..
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And where is it located?

Big sets like that generally don’t have headphone jacks. See the ref below for the specs on this one.

The way I get around that with my 46-inch set is to use the headphone jack on my surround sound amplifier. I just turn the audio on the TV all the way down, then plug into the headphone jack on the amplifier. Works great, plus I can use the remote for the amp to adjust audio level in the headphones. This is a neat arrangement when I’m watching some noisy action movie that the wife would fine annoying.

With a big set, you’ll want a long extender cable for the headphones, or dedicated wiring between the amp and your viewing position.

I know noise canceling headphones do block out a bit of it but is that because of the noise canceling system or ear just being covered blocks it out. And I’m planning on buying Panasonic RP-HC500.

Noise cancelling headphones will block out most but not all outside noise by using a small microphone to pick it up and a small amplifier and some processing circuitry to create an inverted version of the noise that is then used to cancel the noise that reaches your ears by other paths. It’s like adding a positive number to a negative number in mathematics. When two sounds are equal but precisely opposite in pressure, the result is zero. Headphones that mechanically block as much unwanted outside sound as possible will have less noise that will need cancelling by electronic means.

Some brands and models come closer to the theoretical ideal than others. As with any headphone, it’s best to try before you buy. Flipping the switch on most models can be almost eerie to hear (or not hear).

Don

I’m down to 3 options:

1) SkullCandy - http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet…

2) JVC Headphones
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet…

3) Panasonic
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddet…

Which of the 3 should I buy, and why?
Whoops, my links don’t work. Let me see if I can find others.
JVC - http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028223&pathId=110&page=1

Skullcandy - http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/smokinbuds-p-10.html

Panasonic - http://shopping.msn.com/prices/shp/?itemId=974888634

Hopefully, these work…

I’d suggest the JVC headphones. Why?
1. JVC quality is decent & consistently reliable…
2. I’d say I really find the noise canceling helps the sound quality & it’s comfortable.

It could just be psychological, but I think it makes for a better experience. Admittedly, I don’t have much experience with SkullCandy headphones. Panasonic = good, but JVC is a better buy when looking at the value:price ratio

You can get the JVC HA-FX66A earphones for about $24:
http://www.shoppingbounce.com/compare_price.php?pid=654900429&keyword=HA-FX66A&tab=&w=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopzilla.com%2F12–JVC_HA_FX66A_Noise_Canceling_Earphones_-_af_assettype_id–10__af_creative_id–405__af_id–1905__af_placement_id–1__cat_id–11560000__keyword–HA-FX66A__prod_id–654900429__rf–af1&readid=

I’ve narrowed it down to three, and two of those are just different colours. Please help me decide - i’m useless at decisions!
http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/Pan-RP-HTX7E-Pink-Headphones/invt/5560461614174
http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/Panasonic-RP-HTX7E-Blue-Headphones/invt/5621461614317&cm_vc=MoreIdeas
http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/Zum-ZHP005-Violet-Headphones/invt/5560428823265
Thanks.

1st one

Hey guys, i’m currently using a pair of Panasonic RP-HTF350 headphones, and although they’re pretty good, for Christmas or my Birthday i’d like a really good pair. At the moment, I only really use them for playing my guitar on, and playing CoD4 (Surround sound, can hear footsteps from certain directions etc.) Anyways, I was looking at SkullCandys, as I would like to wear them around, and they’re pretty funky. So I wanted to know which model of Skullcandys have the best sound quality, as that is a priority.

If you know any other brand, which offer good multi purpose headphones, which good look too. Feel free to post them.

Links would be good as well. But yeah, I can spend around 60£ on them ($120)

Before I looked at the extra detail of your question I was saying to myself SkullCandy and you said it too. Anyways, yes, I would definitely get SkullCandy headphones. All of SkullCandy’s headphones are great so you can get anything, but I would prefer over-ear headphones.

I’m looking to get a new pair of headphones I can use either at home from my stereo or on the go powered from my Creative Zen (which I am going to be getting a portable amp for soon). I currently use Panasonic RP-HTX7s. I mostly listen to rock and some classical. My budget is about $150-$200. If they look cool that’s a plus.

Any suggestions would be awesome and please explain why you’re suggesting them.

I would definitely recommend the Sennheiser HD series models. Sennheiser’s have great sound quality with punchy bass and smooth mids/highs, and they have excellent build quality. I have tried many models of Sennheisers and have always come away impressed.

At retail prices, you can spend around $100 for a mid-range Sennheiser model, all the way up to $1,000+ for their top of the line model. At eBay or other online retailers, you can find them for much cheaper prices. It just depends on how far you want to stretch your budget and your personal tastes.

I have been using my Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphones for over 2 years now and haven’t had any problems. A full review of my experience with these headphones can be found at the link below.

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