JVC HANC250 Noise Cancelling Headphones – Black

Price: £115.66
(as of Nov 16,2024 00:02:53 UTC – The new JVC HA-NC250 combines outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies to provide a superior listening experience. The HA-NC250’s noise cancellation circuitry includes feedback technology that constantly monitors the noise cancellation process. As a result, the headphones eliminate up to 85 percent of extraneous background noise. To further block noise, the HA-NC250 offers two JVC innovations that help isolate the listener from outside sounds. First, each earpiece employs a double housing structure for an extra sound insulation layer. Second, JVC developed a new technique for attaching the headphone’s smooth memory foam cushioned ear pads to the housing that helps isolate background noise. The smooth pads also enhance comfort. These sound isolation features, for which patents have been applied, are especially important since the HA-NC250 can be used with the active noise cancellation switched off. For the best possible sound quality, the new headphone uses a 40mm neodymium driver in each earpiece. For comfort and portability, the HA-NC250 is one of the lightest headphones in its class, weighing just 5.3 ounces. It folds flat, and when folded is slimmer than most competing models. Included with the HA-NC250 are a slim carrying case, a four-foot detachable cord, airline dual plug adapter, and ¼-inch plug adapter for use with many home audio and video components. The headphones use a single 1.5-volt AAA battery for powering the noise cancellation circuitry. Battery life is rated at about 50 hours.
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 AAA batteries required.
Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 7.11 x 20.57 cm; 28.35 g
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 13 Dec. 2007
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ JVC
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000U07C1U
Item model number ‏ : ‎ HANC250
Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
Guaranteed software updates until ‏ : ‎ unknown

Advanced noise-cancelling design offers 85% noise reduction for superior listening
Noise-cancelling can be switched on/off, and is powered by AAA battery for up to 50 hours use
Double housing for sound insulation; foam-cushioned ear pads for comfort and further isolation
Headphones weight just 5.3 ounces, and fold flat to fit in included carrying case
Includes four-foot detachable cord with airline and 1/4-inch adapters,Type: Active Noise-Cancelling, On-Ear
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Reviewer: Mr Graham Warrender
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good
Review: I have been able to test them on two flights and I am very impressed. They do not entirely cut out the aircraft engine noise, but for the price, they do a very good job of reducing it sufficiently for you to hear the music. They are light and comfortable and are also good if you just want to wear them to reduce the aircraft noise. They also work well with noise cancelling switched off.The case is also very good and holds the headphones, my ipod and spare batteries. Battery life is also very good – you just have to remember to switch off the noise cancelling before putting them away, otherwise when you come to use them again, you may find that you need a new battery. The red light near the on/off switch is a clue!

Reviewer: D. Clarke
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good for travel
Review: I bought these for use on long airline flights. I had previously owned a very cheap pair of noise cancelling headphones (GBP30), which worked but were uncomfortable. I had considered the much more expensive Bose as a treat, but reading online reviews swayed me that the JVC 250’s were just as good but at a third of the price. They are comfortable to wear and the noise supression is effective. The lead is short (which suits me) and can be detached from the phones, so you can wear them to suppress inflight noise without getting tangled in wires when you get up from your seat. They work as headphones with the suppression switched on or off (which I gather is not true of the Bose). Switched off, they provide a reasonable quality sound. Switched on, the bass is stronger, however with very quiet classical music there is a slight background hiss if you are in a quiet room. This will not be a problem on a flight. If you want a longer lead, this is simple – buy one. Battery life is good ..over 8 hrs.. but I aways take 2 spare batteries, just in case.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very Poor Headphones!!!!
Review: Very disappointing, have to turn right up to block any exterior sound, resulting in sound leakage from these headphones ….. not nearly as good as old jvc noise cancelling headphones ….. reverted to those ….. Cannot recommend these headphones!!!!!!

Reviewer: Ms. C. Conti
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: Good value does what it says

Reviewer: Mrs G Stevens
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Five Stars
Review: best for price

Reviewer: bandqlen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Road Test
Review: Bought these cans for a journey to and around the far east, Just returned and I can say they performed very well. Wore them each time I flew and they cut down the engine drone considerably. They are comfortable and make watching a film or listening to music on the ‘plane a much nicer experience. The build quailty appears good, but only time will tell. So far I am delighted.

Reviewer: Scooby
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very good product
Review: These are excellent for noise cancelling – they cancel out the loud drone of my downstairs neighbour’s tumble dryer which, for some reason he has going for hours on end each day and they also muffle the sound of his TV so I am able to hear my own TV or stereo much more clearly. They don’t have much effect on loud footsteps on wooden floors or other impact sounds but they don’t claim to. The only problem I have is that they make my ears rather sore after wearing them for half an hour or so but I think that’s a problem with my ears rather than the headphones.

Reviewer: Jesper DK
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Life saver!
Review: After 4 flights (all 6+ hours) I can confirm that the JVC headphones fulfill my expectations. You can wear them for many hours without any discomfort. You can listen to music or movies at a much lower dB level. You can even wear them while sleeping.The claimed battery life time is probably somewhat overstated…

Reviewer: Contramalgra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The best headphones I could find that had active noise cancelling, and would still work without it on. Other benefits are that it takes a regular AAA battery, so that when they do die and you still need noise cancelling, you can swap it out for a new battery with no charging downtime. The cable is detachable, which removes the most likely point of failure! If the cable dies, you can swap it out for a $10 replacement instead of having to buy a whole new set of cans. I bought a 5′ 3.5mm audio cable that has android call/volume controls which makes the whole set perfect! If the cable wasn’t detachable none of this would be possible, and you might be charged an extra $30 for the upgrade in features.Sound: No major complaints. A bit pitchy but has good bass. Turning noise cancelling on boosts music vocals and increases the overall volume. Not deal breakers as you can still use these without noise cancelling, and it does help cut through background noise.Fit: Tires out my ears after a few hours. As they are on-ear, most of the compression force is on the ear itself, but that is how they work.Durability: The hard carrying case sure helps! After 3 years the (faux?) leather is starting to flake off the pads.I would definitely recommend.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I’ve tried a lot of headsets and headphones over the years and I can honestly say the JVC HANC250 are the best. Now I know there are more accurate headphones out there and ones with better noise canceling, or are more comfortable, or have more flashy features, but no other single headphone represents the best mix of features like these do.I bought my first JVC HANC250 back in 2009 and I was immediately surprised at the difference in sound quality they represented. I had tried Bose and Sennheiser headphones before this, but none of those other “high end” headphones showed this level of improvement to sound quality. (Bose QC3 and even the new QC15 were particularly disappointing. Sorry Bose fans…) It’s like the first time you hear studio monitors. The difference is undeniable even for the “non-audiophile.” And let me take a moment to state that I am not an audiophile. My hearing is decent, but I work with and know many people that have hearing above my own.I can best describe the audio quality as reference levels. The EQ curve is very flat. No crazy heavy bass or piercing highs. It’s like a good set of studio monitors. All frequencies are well represented, but no frequency is obviously louder then the others. I call them my reference headphones and it bugs the hell out of my audiophile friends. For what ever reason they assume that any headphone under a grand are trash. I can’t hear much of a difference in their studio headphones over these, so I think I will stick with the $100 headphones…The headphones will work unpowered (which is great in a pinch) but the audio quality is severely diminished. It sounds about like a cheap pair of headphones that came for free with your Sony Walkman in 1992. Bad.The noise canceling feature works well. I use it to block noise on planes and in a crowded office space. It’s not like you can’t hear anything outside the headset though. Everything is just much harder to hear. People’s voices sound as if they are in the other room even though they are standing next to you. It’s pleasantly peaceful. Like a college library.Battery life is amazing. They say 50 hours and they mean it. When the battery starts to die, the noise cancelling will kickoff when very loud sounds happen around you. Then loud things you are listening to will temporarily stop the powered parts of the headphones. The first time it happened I had forgotten that the headphone was powered (despite turning it “on” every time I used them) and I thought the headphones had started to break. This was after two weeks of solid use. The battery life is outstanding.The earphones are lightweight, but not flimsy-feeling like the Bose headphones. The earpads are soft, comfortable, don’t make your face leak, and after a short time, are completely forgotten on your head. (I wear glasses!) After 3.5 years of use I JUST this weekend (12.29.2012) wore out the earpads. Replacements can be bought from JVC.com using part number “J34899-001” and cost $14 each. Worth it.The audio cable is the low point for these headphones. The cable isn’t extremely short or anything, but every once in a while you will feel like you could use just one more foot of cable. Luckily the audio cable isn’t hardwired into the headphones and you can replace it with a 3.5mm cable. Unfortunately not ANY 3.5mm cable will do. The plug for the cable on the headphones is like an older iPhone, that is to say, it’s recessed into the plastic. So the best replacements are iPhone headphone cables. (sometimes called “slim” 3.5mm) It’s really hard to find them in black though…I’ve bought 2 pairs personally and I had the studio that I work for buy me a pair. I used all three pairs nearly non-stop for a combined use-time of about 7 years. None of them have ever broken beyond repair. JVC has made something special here folks. Whenever someone asks me about a good set of headphones I don’t even think about it. The JVC HANC250 are the best pair of headphones. Period.

Reviewer: Jo
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Der Kopfhörer ist ziemlich gut, allerdings kann ich nicht viel vergleichen, da ich keine anderen Kopfhörer habe. Noise cancelling ist ganz nett, aber scheinbar sind diese Geräte eher mit einer Volumensauffüllung zu bezeichnen, denn Noise canceln in dem Sinne ist es nicht ganz.

Reviewer: Leon K.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Noise cancelling not 100%, though good. Very comfortable on head and on ears. Good sound quality, excellent bass when turned on.

Reviewer: Suraj2
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: I have been using JVC HA-NC250 Noise Cancelling Headphones for almost 6 months now and trust me they are very comfortable and good sound quality headphones, including tight bass response. It covers my ears completely and cancels almost 90% of outside noise. They can also use with or without Noise cancelling feature unlike Bose headphones.Sound quality of Bose QC15 is quite clear however JVC HA-NC 250 have better base and far more affordable than it. Hard Case protects them from damage and extends its life during travel. Addition of microphone for phone conversation would make it one of best headphones in the market.Overall the JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones make a great travel companion for those who demand quality sound. It offers decent sound quality with affordable price.Update: This is year 2023 and many wireless headphones are out there. But these headphones are still working fine with no issues .

The new JVC HA-NC250 combines outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies to provide a superior listening experience. The HA-NC250’s noise cancellation circuitry includes feedback technology that constantly monitors the noise cancellation process. As a result, the headphones eliminate up to 85 percent of extraneous background noise. To further block noise, the HA-NC250 offers two JVC innovations that help isolate the listener from outside sounds. First, each earpiece employs a double housing structure for an extra sound insulation layer. Second, JVC developed a new technique for attaching the headphone’s smooth memory foam cushioned ear pads to the housing that helps isolate background noise. The smooth pads also enhance comfort. These sound isolation features, for which patents have been applied, are especially important since the HA-NC250 can be used with the active noise cancellation switched off. For the best possible sound quality, the new headphone uses a 40mm neodymium driver in each earpiece. For comfort and portability, the HA-NC250 is one of the lightest headphones in its class, weighing just 5.3 ounces. It folds flat, and when folded is slimmer than most competing models. Included with the HA-NC250 are a slim carrying case, a four-foot detachable cord, airline dual plug adapter, and ¼-inch plug adapter for use with many home audio and video components. The headphones use a single 1.5-volt AAA battery for powering the noise cancellation circuitry. Battery life is rated at about 50 hours.
Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 AAA batteries required.
Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 20.32 x 7.11 x 20.57 cm; 28.35 g
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 13 Dec. 2007
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ JVC
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000U07C1U
Item model number ‏ : ‎ HANC250
Department ‏ : ‎ unisex-adult
Guaranteed software updates until ‏ : ‎ unknown

Advanced noise-cancelling design offers 85% noise reduction for superior listening
Noise-cancelling can be switched on/off, and is powered by AAA battery for up to 50 hours use
Double housing for sound insulation; foam-cushioned ear pads for comfort and further isolation
Headphones weight just 5.3 ounces, and fold flat to fit in included carrying case
Includes four-foot detachable cord with airline and 1/4-inch adapters,Type: Active Noise-Cancelling, On-Ear