Headphones, Noise and passive cancellation

The 5 Very Best Noise-Canceling Headphones
A truly great pair of noise-canceling headphones will do more than just play your favorite tunes without any interference from your surroundings. They should sound good, sit comfortably on your head even for long periods of time,
Doctors warn that noise-canceling headphones may be linked to a rise in this brain condition
Several audiology departments said that they’ve seen an increase in young people who have hearing issues. Upon further testing, they’ve discovered that the problem doesn’t lie
Are your noise-canceling headphones messing with your head?
We all know headphones can be bad for your hearing if you listen to sounds too loudly in close proximity to your ears. But a BBC report suggests that a
Noise-canceling headphones may be rewiring young brains, experts warn
The issue revolves around a condition called auditory processing disorder (APD), in which the brain struggles to interpret sounds and speech, even when a person's hearing
Are noise-cancelling headphones to blame for young people's hearing problems?
It is now common to see people walking outside wearing their noise-cancelling headphones and watching videos online with subtitles, despite perfectly hearing the sound. One YouGov survey showed that 61% of 18-24 year olds prefer to watch TV with the subtitles on.
Audiologists Warn Noise-Canceling Headphones May Impair Brain's Sound Processing
UK audiologists report rise in young adults with sound processing disorders potentially linked to noise-canceling headphone use, prompting health concerns.
Noise-canceling headphones may harm Gen Z brains, say experts
We use headphones almost daily, whether for music, podcasts, or calls, but a new study suggests that headphones, especially those with noise-cancelling features, may put you at risk of hearing loss. Watch in for more details!
Why noise-cancelling headphones damage your brain’s ability to process sound, per audiology experts
Claire Benton, vice president of the British Academy of Audiology, told the BBC that noise-cancelling headphones that block the layers of sound may make it harder for the brain to
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Best Noise-Canceling Headphones for 2025
If you're looking for noise-cancelling headphones to use in the rain, we recommend looking at earbuds rather than headphones, like the Sony WF-1000XM5, the Apple AirPods, or the Bose ...
Presidents' Day deals: Apple blowout, LG OLED TVs, Fitbits, Miele vacuums, Sony ANC headphones, more
Presidents’ Day is today, which means all the big sales we’ve been shopping for the past week are about to end. Thankfully, ...
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Best headphone deals for February 2025
The premium noise-cancelling headphones feature large ... "it's time to upgrade your old AirPods." The Apple AirPods 4 boast a new design, which Apple has refined with "50 million data ...
Presidents' Day deals on Apple AirPods: Save $80 on these noise-cancelling earbuds
Right now you can score decent deals on both. AirPods 4 are on sale for just $99 (normally $129), while AirPods Pro 2 are now ...
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Listen Up for These Headphone & Earbud Deals From Apple, Bose, and More
Whether you want to listen to your music or podcasts on in-ear or over-the-ear headphones, you don’t have to break the bank ...
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The best cheap noise canceling headphone sales and deals for February 2025
Apple's all-new AirPods 4 were released ... battery life easily fends off the competition, and now that the noise canceling headphones are starting to come down in price there's never been a ...