SonyMDR-ZX110NC Overhead Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black

I bought these headphones after reading the reviews. They were really good on and 11 hr flight cancelling out some of the engine and passenger noise and allowing me to listen to the in-flight movies and music. They do not cancel out all of the noise but do take the edge off the engine and ambient noise and the sound delivery is good.It was a toss up for me between these and the cheaper Sony headphones without the noise cancelling and I’m pleased I chose these ones. They were comfortable to wear constantly for 11 hrs and the noice cancelling worked well with the movie or music playing.The build quality is good and they good flat for packing. The wire is quite short and flimsy - ideal for flying but maybe not as good for daily or gym use.Overall I was pleased with my purchase and they were ideal for blocking out the aircraft noise of people and engines for a reasonable price.

These are compact folding headphones which don't take up too much room in your bag, and won't feel too heavy when you are wearing them either. They are powered by one AAA battery which lasts a long time; Sony claims 80 hours, so more than enough for the longest of long-haul flights, and if you are worried a spare battery won't take up a lot of space either. The build quality of a bit flimsy although they have survived being in my carry-on bag for a recent flight in just a soft pouch. The overhead band is plastic, so this is probably the most vulnerable part of the structure. You do get a battery in the package to start you off which is good, as well as an adapter to use on an aircraft. The noise-cancelling works well in the cabin of a passenger jet. This sort of technology works best with a fairly constant background drone such as that produced by jet engines; it doesn't cut out all of it, but it does cut out enough of the noise that you can listen to a film or music at a reasonable volume. You can still hear people talking though because this sort of sound is more intermittent and varied. I found these headphones comfortable to use and for the price, a real bargain. As long as you are aware of what their limitations are, then you will not be disappointed in these I think.

I bought these specifically for a noisy office environment. In my opinion, they perform very admirably given their price point. While they don't eliminate *all* ambient noise, as soon as they are turned on they greatly reduce noise occupying the crucial parts of the frequency spectrum needed by music. When music is playing, it is difficult to hear anything else ~ even soft piano music can be enjoyed without significant disturbance. So I would say the *active* noise cancellation here is impressive - certainly no gimmick.As for sound quality, music is clear and detailed. You are not going to be blown away, but you are going to be able to enjoy your favourite music in reasonable quality on the move, with decent treble and bass response. Again, I think they're as good as you could expect for portable cans at this price.Now, some downsides you might like to consider. As far as I can tell, in addition to the noise cancellation the battery also provides extra power to the drivers. That is to say, switching them on is essential - without being switched on, they sound no better than the most budget of headphones on the market (muddy and muffled), and their *passive* noise cancellation isn't up to much either, as you would expect from small portable cans. Fortunately the battery does not need replacing often. They are also not the most comfortable headphones in the world, although they aren't terrible in this regard. They must be situated on your ears just right in order for the noise cancellation to work to its best.Don't expect miracles from these, but do expect some quality cans with good sound and portability on a budget.

Seeing a pair of Active noise cancelling, on-ear headphones seemed too good to be true when I first saw these, and unfortunately, they don't blow me away.Firstly, in order to clear up some confusion, this is the version that features an in-line remote (which I was skeptical it would have after reading some reviews) which I can happily report works perfectly. The headphones themselves will sit on your ears at a slight angle, and while this can help with the noise suppression, which I'll come onto shortly, it felt very odd on my ears and slightly uncomfortable, almost as if they are not resting perfectly. Also when pressing the cup back into the 'normal' position that most headphones use, you do feel a difference in music quality (the tighter they are to your head, the better the bass, but the wierd angular design will limit this)Sound quality is surprisingly good for a pair of 30mm drivers, after using many different pairs of sony headphones in the past they feel like they carry a punchy sound for the money, though slightly sharp treble and (as mentioned before) a slight lack in bass. It is noticeable but not as much as some other models.Finally the main selling point, the noise cancellation. Is it good? Yes. Is it amazing? No. Simply put, the harshness of the treble limits how loud you can crank these cans, and if you have relatively small ears like me, they can be an awkward fit on the head which lead to alot of readjusting and fiddling. They'l manage to block out the low hum of a bus/train pretty good, but not as good when dealing with large crowds.If you're buying these headphones simply for a cheap way to block out the airplane drone for your next flight, by all means get them. If however, you're planning to put these through everyday use, I would suggest looking elsewhere.