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JVC HANC250 High-Grade Noise Cancelling Headphones | 
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| Brand: JVC
Category: CE
List Price: $199.95
Buy New: $84.00
You Save: $115.95 (58%)
New (37) Used (1) from $88.88
Rating:  101 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 2.8 x 8 x 8.1
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: HANC250
Model: JVCHANC250
UPC: 046838030802
EAN: 0046838030802
ASIN: B000U07C1U
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Advanced noise-cancelling design offers 85% noise reduction | | • | Double-housing design for extra sound insulation | | • | 40mm Neodymium driver | | • | Memory Foam cushion earpads | | • | Only 5.3 ounces |
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Product Description
The HANC250 is an extremely effective pair of noise-cancelling headphones, with 85% noise reduction with feedback technology, as well as memory foam cushion and extremely smooth ear-pad surface that isolate background noise effectively. They also function as a pair of normal headphones when turned off. Memory Foam cushion earpads Also function as regular headphones
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| Customer Reviews: Read 96 more reviews...
 Great Product/Value January 6, 2009
I chose these headphones after reading multiple reviews on them on different web sites. I needed noise cancelling headphones in order to concentrate at times here at work. My cubicle neighbor has the equivalent Bose model. We tested them out and neither of us could tell the difference in sound quality. Add in comfort - I tend to wear them for hours at a time and I don't incur any discomfort. They are light weight adding to the comfort factor. Throw in the fact that they're 1/3 the price of the Bose and you have a winning combination. I couldn't be happier.
Make sure you turn the noise cancelling off when done, as it will burn through the AAA battery - I went through the included battery rather quickly because I left it on at times. I invested in a rechargeable battery package I'm keeping at my desk so I'll always have a power source available for the NC feature. NC works well and I don't want to be without it. One additional feature that is a big plus over the Bose, is that these headphone DO WORK if the battery is dead - this is NOT the case with the Bose. While you won't have NC in that situation, you will still be able to make use of them in non-NC mode.
If these aren't as good as the QC-3 they're awful darn close. January 2, 2009
I have wanted a set of Bose QC-2 headphones since I used them a few years ago, but could never get myself to spend the $400. I've been using the JVC HANC80 phones, which are effective (much better than no noise cancellation) and very attractively priced ($35, if I'm not mistaken).
However, after spending a few days with my HANC250's I can say the noise cancellation is much better than the HANC-80, only a little more expensive, and a far cry from the price for the QC-2/3.
I also like the carrying case for the HANC250, which resembles the Bose models, as opposed to the drawstring bag I had with the HANC-80.
If you're looking for a nice set of noise-cancelling headphones for under $100, I highly recommend the HANC-250.
Perfection, you are JVC Headphones... December 25, 2008
I looked thoroughly through the reviews and features of all sorts of noise-canceling headphones on amazon.com and decided these were the best for me. They absolutely are. I got them for Xmas and tried them out already. I am so pleased. I was so afraid that since I hadn't tried them out at a store that I'd end up paying for an overpriced piece of junk that would break in five seconds. Not the case. These headphones have a very simple and elegant design. They aren't huge and clunky. The noise canceling doesn't block out all background noise- I guess I was expecting it would, and so I'm giving them four stars, but I also have extremely sensitive hearing to begin with. There is a marked difference between listening to music with the noise canceling on vs. off. The sound quality is amazing, and with the noise canceling, I'm literally hearing harmonies i didn't even know were present in recordings I have played. They have added a whole new dimension to the mp3s I have paid for, and now I am able to fully get my money's worth out of them, where I was missing the fullness of the recordings before. I tried watching law and order and listening to music with the headphones on, and I could bearly hear the tv, and with the music off but noise canceling on, the volume seemed much lower. very good bass. Nice hard carrying case. Slight buzz in one earcup with noise canceling on, but not bothersome. Comfy, manageble, perfect. I love them! Comes with cord, large adapter, and adapter for airplane headphones (no more buying those cheep ones for $1 every flight!). You'll be very pleased with these, and the price is right.
Noise Canceling Headphones December 22, 2008
I admit I have not tried high-end, high-priced models, but am totally satisfied with the price, performance, and comfort of the JVC 250 headphones, they are awesome. Some have complained about changing the batteries, I have no issue with this and find the batteries also last a long time. These over the ear models are comfortable and very effective. Great product, perfect price!
JVC HANC250 - Noise Cancelling Headphones December 16, 2008
Based on other reviews I read for this item, I bought them for my own personal use. I do a lot of airline travel and enjoy the noise-cancelling headphones for obvious reasons. My former pair of phones were from Bose and were the style which fit completely over the ear. By comparison, the JVC phones are more "on the ear".
Pros and cons: For the JVC, the pros (compared to the Bose phones) are: lighter in weight; storage case is more compact; phones will work with or without battery power - they don't have to be in a noise-cancelling mode (powered on) to provide sound; the phones will play either from an iPod/computer etc or from the airline system equally well; price - the JVC phones (on sale) are more than 1/2 the cost of the Bose phones.
The cons (again, compared to Bose) are: the cord and plug are too short - it would be impossible to use these phones while plugged into a stereo receiver; the battery compartment is poorly placed for convenient loading/unloading; the overall noise-cancelling level is not as great - the Bose phones are much better in that regard; comfort - depends; the Bose phones are awesome for complete ear coverage - the JVC's "on ear" style is just "OK"; music rendition - Bose blows away the JVC
Overall, the JVC HANC250 phones are just fine. They perform well as do the Bose phones. However, if you are looking for fit, style and finish, the Bose phones are the better choice. It's kind of like comparing a Toyota Camry to an Audi A8. Both are well-made and very functional. It then comes down to comfort, style and luxury features. You really can't go wrong either way . . .
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