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The JVC HA-NC250 is a high-end noise-cancelling headphone set designed both for travel and in-home use by people of all ages. JVC claims the HA-NC250 headphone set can produce up to 85% noise reduction of surrounding ambient noise due to integrated feedback technology that constantly monitors the noise cancellation process. For sound the NC250 headphone set includes 40mm diameter drive units, and a Circum-Aural, Closed-Ear earpad and headband design in order to eliminate additional ambient noise. The earpads are made out of smooth, memory foam for enhanced comfort and a complete custom fit. The memory foam also allows the earphones to block out ambient noise even without the active noise cancellation switched on. The HA-NC250 headphone set can be used on the go with its flat folding body and included fabric carrying pouch and airplane jack adapter. The NC250 model headphone set boasts 50 hours of playback time on a standard 1.5 volt AAA size battery, and comes with one pre-installed. The HA-NC250 headphone set includes additional features such as a detachable 3.94 foot/ 1.2m connection cord, rare Neodymium earth magnets, a dual plug adapter, and a 6.3mm plug adapter for use with many home audio and video equipment.
MSRP $199.95
Release date July, 2007
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Features
- Circum-Aural, Closed-ear earpad and headband shape
- 85% noise reduction due to integrated feedback technology
- Earpads made of memory foam for custom fit, which also enables elimination of ambient noise during standard headphone use without active noise cancellation on
- Compact, flat folding body design
- Includes carrying pouch, airplane jack adapter, dual plug adapter, and 6.3mm adapter
- 50 hours battery life with standard 1.5 volt AAA battery
- 3.94 foot/ 1.2m detachable connection cord
- Frequency Response: 8Hz-24,000Hz
- Sensitivity: 102dB/mW when noise cancellation is on, 100dB/mW when noise cancellation is off
- Driver Unit Size: 40mm
- Magnet: Neodymium
- Weight: 5.3 oz
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JVC HA-NC250
• Noise Canceling Headphones
UPC: 689076236188
EAN: 046838030802
MPN: HA-NC250
JVC HA-NC250
• JVC HANC250 High-Grade Noise Cancelling Headphones
• HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones
UPC: 046838030802
EAN: 468380308022
MPN: HANC250
Competitors
MSRP $220.00
Released --
Pros
- circumaural design, more comfort
- Good price for the quality ($220)
- Effective active noise cancelling up to 20 db
Cons
- Could use more bass
- requires AAA batteries for noise canceling operation
- doesn't sound half as good with noise canceling off
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC7 QuietPoint
MSRP $99.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- Affordable compared to other noise-canceling headphones
- Noise canceling technology actually works
- Decent sound isolation from environmental noise
Cons
- Sound quality probably won't satisfy audiophiles
- An audible hiss is introduced when using the noise cancelling
- Compared to non-noise canceling headphones build quality isn't as good
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Able Planet NC200
MSRP $299.95
Released August, 2009
Pros
- noticeable upgrade in almost all respects from previous generation QuietComfort offerings - better battery life, lower background hiss, tighter bass, better noise cancellation
- offered 'exchange program' makes upgrading cheaper
- very comfortable
Cons
- BOSE is mostly marketing - better options are often available for less money
- active noise canceling introduces additional noise into music - can often be heard
- require a AAA battery for active noise canceling
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Bose QuietComfort 15
MSRP $100.00
Released --
The PXC 150 are closed supra-aural mini headphones with NoiseGard?active noise compensation. Passive and active noise reduction enable you to enjoy music even in noisy environments. With its convenient draw string pouch, the PXC 150 is the ideal travel companion.FeaturesDynamic stereo mini headphonesIdeal for mobile audio sources such as MP3 players or...
JVC HA-NC250
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Sennheiser PXC 150
MSRP $100.00
Released --
The PXC 250 is a pair of closed, dynamic, supra-aural stereo mini headphones with NoiseGard? active noise compensation. Due to their active and passive attenuation of ambient noise, they let you enjoy music even in noisy environments. The headphones are foldable and come with a convenient belt pouch, making them an ideal travel companion.FeaturesDynamic...
JVC HA-NC250
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Sennheiser PXC 250
MSRP $150.00
Released --
The PXC 300 are closed, dynamic, supra-aural mini headphones with the latest active noise compensation technology (NoiseGard™ Advance). Passive and active noise reduction enable you to enjoy music even in noisy environments. Ideal for travelling: the PXC 300 is supplied with a protective soft case for storage and transportation. Features Dynamic stereo mini...
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Sennheiser PXC 300
MSRP $400.00
Released March, 2008
Pros
- 28 hours of battery-life
- Noise-canceling
- Rechargeable
Cons
- Expensive
- Requires a battery
- Noise-cancelling can't be turned off
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Sony MDR-NC500D
MSRP $450.00
Released June, 2007
Pros
- Excellent noise-canceling function (23 dB attenuation)
- Great audio performance
- Large, comfortable earcups
Cons
- Expensive ($450)
- Potential feedback from noise-canceling while resting head against a window, seat, etc.
- Very large
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Sennheiser PXC 450
MSRP $349.00
Released June, 2006
Bose engineers hit the drawing board to come up with their latest model of their popular QuietComfort line of noise-cancelling headphones. The greatest challenge was to move from a "circum-aural" to a "supra-aural" design while maintaining sound quality. This just means that these headphones are smaller than last generation and fit on top of...
JVC HA-NC250
vs.
Bose QuietComfort 3
Reviews
September 11, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price compared to the competition
- 50 hours of use on a single battery
- Noise cancelling feature integrated into earpad, audio cable can be unplugged and noise cancelling be on.
- Audio cable can be as long/short as you need.
- Earpad is the big type, covers full ear.
- audio will still work, when noise cancelling feature is turned off
Cons
- JVC is not generally known for their headphones
- active noise canceling isn't as effective as passive IEMs
- active noise canceling introduces noise and artifacts (high noise floor) into music
- uses batteries - and the more expensive AAA kind at that
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Pros
- affordable price compared to the competition
- 50 hours of use on a single battery
Cons
- JVC is not generally known for their headphones
- active noise canceling isn't as effective as passive IEMs
- active noise canceling introduces noise and artifacts (high noise floor) into music
- uses batteries - and the more expensive AAA kind at that
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Pros
- affordable price compared to the competition
- 50 hours of use on a single battery
- Noise cancelling feature integrated into earpad, audio cable can be unplugged and noise cancelling be on.
- Audio cable can be as long/short as you need.
- Earpad is the big type, covers full ear.
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