The JVC HA-NC250s are a new version of their previous model 100, and JVC
claims that they will cancel up to 85% of ambient noise, coupled with
better sound. In this case, JVC claims up to 16.5 db reduction at 150
kHz. These on-the-
ear headphones
are very lightweight at 5.3 ounces and are extremely comfortable. The
head band has a reasonable amount of sliding expansion for bigger heads,
and the oblong ear pieces themselves rotate and fold flat for storage.
JVC uses memory foam on the earpieces, as well as double housing, for
extra
noise isolation. The earpieces have 40 mm neodymium drivers, which are the same size and type that the Creative Aurvanas offer.The JVC HA-NC250 noise canceling headphones. Note the
ear-cushion instruction tab that explains how to replace the hidden
battery.
The NC250s come in a semi-rigid black case with a dual
airline-plug adapter, a mini-to-RCA phono plug adapter and a 4'
detachable headphone cord.
JVC includes one AAA battery, which should last approximately 50 hours.
A simple sliding switch on the right side turns the noise reduction on
along with a small red LED. Learning how to add the battery to the
headphones required that I study JVC's user manual. The process involves
having to remove the earpiece covering to get to the battery
compartment, which isn't at all obvious.
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