OK. (1st Prize. WOW! If you look at the most active noise-cancelling headphones, you're looking at anywhere from $80 to $300. At $38 it was a STEAL. (2) User Options. I see some reviews talking about the sound quality of these headphones. WITH THE TURN OFF! I appreciate that if I'm just watching an interview, monologue, or documentary, I can save battery and still hear everything being said with superb clarity. (3) When you're ready to enjoy your favorite digital jams, turn on the switch! BAMM!

If you're looking for a budget-friendly noise-cancelling (note I didn't say noise-cancelling) headset for use on an airplane, the Sony MDRX110NC is a really good buy. If you are looking for a headset that truly cancels out all noise, you will be disappointed in this purchase. Pros: - They do a good job of reducing aircraft engine noise (which is why I bought them). - Compact due to foldable design. - Headphone design that works very well when you wear glasses. - Price, price, price. Cons: - Not

The attached graphs show the analysis with noise reduction on (left/green box) and off (right/blue box). For this money everything is ok. I'm sure there are other headphones out there for around $34 that perform better, and of course some of them worse. However, the package boasts a "95% reduction in ambient noise", which is not true. Here in my office, where only my computer's fan is making noise, that's not even the point. I would like to say something over 40%. I plotted the results in…