Product Description Your Personal Sound Chamber! Award Winning Patented Technology designed to provide superior sound with no distractions. Country of Origin - China. With fifteen International CES Awards, Able Planet is a company founded on the principles of hearing preservation, enhancement and superior sound performance. The secret behind the advanced sound quality is a patented technology called LINX AUDIO. Originally developed for a new generation top-of-the-line hearing aids the LINX AUDIO technology alters the audio signal to increase the intensity of higher frequency harmonics. This makes it easier to hear words, music and sounds. The enhanced audio signal also increases the perception of loudness without increasing volume, providing full rich sound at lower volumes. Imagine being able to listen longer, fuller at lower volumes. Over 10 Million Americans have hearing loss because of excess noise exposure now you can do something about it. .com .com Product Description Able Planet made its mark in the portable audio field at the 2007 International CES trade show, where its Clear Harmony active noise-canceling headphones won an Innovations Design and Engineering award for high-performance audio. Since then, the entire line of Able Planet noise-canceling headphones has won wide acclaim from consumers and experts alike, who rave about the phones' ability to eliminate almost all background noise while offering superior sound quality. These Sound Clarity headphones--which were released in tandem with the Clear Harmony headphones and a third sibling called True Fidelity--are ideal for everything from iPods to home stereos to portable DVD players, with full, rich sound that shuts out such extraneous sounds as airplane engines, bus motors, and background conversations. The Sound Clarity headphones come with a hard-shell case and several audio adapters As the mid-level model in Able Planet's noise-canceling line, the speaker components in the Sound Clarity headphones are slightly less sophisticated than those in the Clear Harmony model but slightly more advanced than in the True Fidelity phones. As a result, they're a good choice for consumers who don't want to spend a ton of money on headphones but still want rich clarity and elite noise-reducing performance. The Clear Harmony phones, by contrast, reproduce the most bass of the three, making them ideal for audiophiles who value a robust low-frequency performance and aren't intimidated by the higher price tag. Price-sensitive listeners or people with hearing aids, meanwhile, will likely find the True Fidelity headphones more to their liking. Not only does the True Fidelity model cost less, but it also emphasizes the upper and mid-range frequencies more than the other two, helping hard-of-hearing listeners better enjoy the full audio spectrum while they listen to music or news radio.Linx Audio Technology Although the speaker components differ, all three headphones share Able Planet's patented Linx Audio technology. Originally developed for a new generation of top-of-the-line hearing aids, Linx Audio technology alters the audio signal to increase the intensity of higher-frequency harmonics. This makes it easier to hear words, music, and sounds in the higher frequencies where clarity is often lost, while also ensuring that speech and other high-frequency sounds are not smothered by bass tracks. Able Planet compares the results to the difference between hearing a "C" note on a piano as opposed to a "C" chord. The "C" chord, which sounds richer and more complex, demonstrates the impact of adding harmonics to the audio signal. Listen to the difference between Able Planet's Linx Audio technology and standard audio sources Linx Audio technology also fits into Able Planet's mission of creating audio solutions for people with hearing disabilities. By filtering undesirable sounds and noise via the state-of-the-art active noise cancellation (ANC) technology, Able Planet headphones encourage users to listen to music at lower volumes to reduce long-term hearing loss. The phones also provide crisp sound for people already suffering from moderate hearing problems, and even accommodate hearing aids thanks to a new technology that restricts electromagnetic interference.Special Features Sound Clarity headphones also reduce distortion at higher volumes by soft-clipping the sound wave rather than squaring it off, delivering a full-bodied frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an industry-leading 18 dB of active noise cancellation. And as a bonus, the phones offer an inline volume control that makes it easy to turn the volume up or down without reaching for your portable audio device. Other features include a 5-foot removable cord with 1/8-inch, 1/4-inch, and two-prong airline adapters; a lightweight adjustable headband that provides a superior fit; full-size swiveling ear cups with soft cushions; and a hard-shell protective carrying case with a storage area for iPods and other MP3 players.The headphones--which can be used at home as well as on the road with TVs, computers, portable DVD players, CD players, MP3 players, and assisted listening devices--fold flat for easy storage.Note: The noise cancellation feature requires two AAA batteries (not included), but can also be turned off should the batteries run down. As a result, users can still listen to music without power, unlike many competing noise-canceling headphones.What's in the Box Sound Clarity headphones, removable cord, 1/8- and 1/4-inch stereo adapters, two-prong airline adapter, hard-shell carrying case, user's manual.
L**Y
Saved the day
I purchased these headphones just before going for major surgery. I wanted to practice mindfulness to deal with pain.While I cannot say that they cancel all extraneous noise, they do a good job. During visiting hours, there were what seemed like whole tribes of people in the hall outside my door-men and women, talking, laughing, kids whining and some running. Things like that work on a person's nerves, especially when they are in pain. By accessing my meditation music on my iPhone and connecting these headphones, I was off to another world. I have used them many hours on the batteries I put in when I received them. I love the volume control on the cord which is so easy to use. Sound quality is very good. They are sturdy, have an adjustable headband for the size of your noggin and cover enough of your ear to work without feeling like you are wearing a helmet.The order came very quickly. They headphones have a great molded carry case to protect them and the ear cuffs fold neatly for packing. They are so much better than using ear buds, I cannot tell you! This was money WELL spent.
Z**N
the static/humming gives me the worst headache, your ANC hi-fidelety ones are way better
if it wasnt for the constant humming this would be ok, I have a pair of the hi-fidelity ones for 39.99 from able planet and the ANC is awesome, this one there was no mic (which honestly i assumed it would have but it is not listed in the specs/details), the volume control doesnt go as high as my other ones, and this freaking humming/static any time it gets around the laptop/TV wherever is giving me the worst headache, i can only assume that its a defect cause like I said, the other Able Planets I bought that are cheaper are GREAT, thats the only reason these get two stars, otherwise I would give them 1...
A**R
Great noise cancelling for the price
This is the second pair of Able Planet noise cancelling headphones I've owned. The first pair I had for almost 10 years. These headphones deliver a great sound for the price. Having the sound control on the cord really makes the headphones easy to use. If your like me and don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on noise cancelling headphones then the price is right on these headphones. I'm sad the manufacturer is no longer making this affordable headset. I hope this pair last me as long as the first. The headphones also arrived in a timely fashion with ahe case and variety of plugs for use on different airplanes as well as computers.
R**O
Best value!!!
I wouldn't say that those headphones are the best that I had, BUT, I got tired of buying over $300 products and than my wife lose them on a plane, cruise ship and so....LOLWhen you compare the value of this product there are no questions asked!!! Excellent quality for the price.Yes, sometimes you will hear a strange hiss or buzz sound in the background but again the price is super low and the product is awesome!!!
M**K
I am disappointed that the earphones are uncomfortable
I am disappointed that the earphones are uncomfortable. I am comparing them to other earphones I have that are larger and softer and therefore fit better. If I had known that there were better grades, I would have chosen a better pair. I blame myself for not researching more thoroughly.
D**S
Excellent comfort and quality
This is an excellent headset. I fly every week and this reduces my headaches from the jet noise and provide the enjoyment of clear, high-quality sound at the same time. The removable cable is a nice feature; that means you could also replace it if you pull it or otherwise break the cord - not that I have had that problem.Battery life seems excellent. I've used mine on the original batteries for several round trips including leaving the noise reduction turned on all day at the office one day by accident.I highly recommend this headset for flyers or others who want less noise and more music.
P**0
Sound great, good value
Have had these headphones for two years and they are still going strong. Noise cancelling works well. Sound is pretty accurate even with noise cancelling on. (listen mainly to classical and spoken word) Battery life is good - about 24 hours. In my mind, noise cancellation, comfort, and sound are most important for noise cancelling headphones, and these have worked out great.
T**W
Great sound.
I use these as a DJ to preview music while other songs are playing. I am impressed with the sound quality and the noise cancellation. They have an impressive volume level and they handle the bass very well. I would recommend these to anyone that is looking for high quality sound and not wanting to spend $300.
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