Need help in choosing a Budget NC Over Ear Headphone (that doesn't have small Ear Pads -like Sennheiser 450/458 -too uncomfortable & easy to perspire) thought at the time, they sounded good when listened in JB HiFI - or may have been previous model, 12mths ago.
Read pretty good things on "Anker SoundCore Life Q20" -but maybe too Bass heavy in sound ? Looking for hopefully something balanced in sound -within reason of price, needed mainly to wear at home for extended periods working at PC, to help with Traffic Noise on Highway, outside Flat + ok for music and TV. Noise Cancelling similar to "Anker Q20" would be good. Uncertain about these models: "sRhythm NC25,NC35,NC75","TaoTronics TT-BH085","FifoStyles FIFO 01" With many different brands, options, from what I read, desirable to have a warranty and ok communication with local seller, if need to exchange/return. Budget upto about $120 or so. Any suggestions grateful.
Need Help - Choice of Budget Noise Cancelling Headphones ?
Last edited 15/06/2020 - 21:17
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I saw review and one on Youtube re. Sony CH700N v the Anker Life Q20, and the Q20 came out as best value. I wear glasses and the Sony's may have greater clamp pressure on ears -which is similar to Senheisser, which is a key factor I couldn't use. Maybe ok upto 30 -60 mins, then too uncomfortable.
I've got some Taotronics, love them
Can’t go past the TTs. Value.for.money.
Yeah, I have a pair of Taotronics too and can't recommend them enough. They're great and doesn't break the wallet.
Which model ?
I have the TT-BH22, got it for $55.99. Read the review here. Just bear in mind that Taotronics is no Bose QC II. I find Taotronics' ANC quite good on flights where the sound is constant.
They have made quite a few different ones.
(Looks like I've mixed up my questions in reply to last three posts .. thank you anyway)
taotronics tt-bh046
How do you find the tt-bh0-46 ? Sound Quality, Head Clamping Pressure, Noise Cancelling, Ear Comfort ? Any concerns you've had with use ? Dealings with seller ? What made you get those particular phones' ?
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Best passive noise-cancelling of the Taotronics bunch gives it the best overall noise-cancelling enough said.
What made you get those particular phones' ?
Other reviews.
Unfortunately that link goes nowhere. So I don't know which Sennheiser you refer to on their refurbished models ?
I have looked before on that website, but their cheaper Wireless Noise Cancelling options are not for me. It's strange they can't create something comfortable for NC. I almost bought the advertised 458BTNC at JB HiFi for $149 - then I read that it is basically a better looking set with red contrast - but same as 450BTNC. That'd be great if you have Small Ears,and a small head and don't mind a firm clasp over your head.It was the HD4.50BTNC that the link was for. I have a set and find them quite comfortable. I have worn them for over 7 hours straight before, and I have fairly fat head.
But if you have tried them on in JB before…..well if they aren't comfortable for you there is no point getting them.
Best budget ones I have found are TaoTronics TT-BH085 (and the kids have tried a heap for phones, PC and Xbox):
https://www.amazon.com.au/Cancelling-Headphones-TaoTronics-B…If you want uber noise cancellation, at the cost of specs and sound quality, then TT-BH046:
https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07N68FTRW/ref=emc_b_5_tPS as always, wait for Amazon sales, up to 40% off at times :P
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Bose QC 30, buy from Gumtree/Facebook for a deal.
Thank you for your suggestions. I am thinking about the Taotronics TT-BH085 .. in the US they have a new Model 90, but I guess we may not receive that here for a while.
https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/sony-wh-ch700n-wireless-n…
Sony does provide great quality especially with this product and has 35 hours battery life.
Seems like a nice option.