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If you're looking for headphones that block out the outside world, whether to concentrate on studying or work, or to be able to relax, there are two types to choose from. The first are just normal headphones or earbuds that are "passively noise cancelling,"meaning that they physically muffle sound by blocking your ears.
The second type is "active noise cancelling." These headphones are specifically designed to eliminate as much outside sound as possible. They're able to do this by "listening" to sound around you, and cancelling it out by playing the exact opposite sound frequency through your headphones. It's a bit complicated, but when you wear them and flip the noise-cancellation switch to "on," it feels almost like magic. While the headphones can't eliminate all sudden sounds, they can cancel out long-lasting, droning, consistent sounds like air conditioning, airplane engines, traffic, the sounds inside a train, and more - making them perfect gifts for travelers.
Bose makes some of the best noise-cancelling headphones on the market, and today, Amazon is having a massive sale on one of the most popular models.
The Bose QuietComfort 25 (QC25) usually sells for $299.95, but for a limited time, they're on sale for just $109.99. That's a discount of 63%, and the best price we've ever seen on these headphones!
The headphones are extremely comfortable - even if you have a bigger head or ears, the padded earcups and headband are soft and flexible enough so that you can wear them for hours at a time. They reproduce music and movies with a well-balanced sound, providing a rich tone without overemphasizing the bass or treble. The noise cancellation works consistently, making them a must-have packing essential for every trip.
The headphones feature an in-line remote and microphone compatible with either Apple or Android devices. Bose also offers a newer wireless model, the QuietComfort 35, but third-party manufacturers offer specially designed wireless adapters you can use with the less-expensive wired model.
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