body{-webkit-animation:-amp-start 8s steps(1,end) 0s 1 normal both;-moz-animation:-amp-start 8s steps(1,end) 0s 1 normal both;-ms-animation:-amp-start 8s steps(1,end) 0s 1 normal both;animation:-amp-start 8s steps(1,end) 0s 1 normal both}@-webkit-keyframes -amp-start{from{visibility:hidden}to{visibility:visible}}@-moz-keyframes -amp-start{from{visibility:hidden}to{visibility:visible}}@-ms-keyframes -amp-start{from{visibility:hidden}to{visibility:visible}}@-o-keyframes -amp-start{from{visibility:hidden}to{visibility:visible}}@keyframes -amp-start{from{visibility:hidden}to{visibility:visible}}body{-webkit-animation:none;-moz-animation:none;-ms-animation:none;animation:none} h1, h2, h3 { font-weight: normal; } amp-story-page { background-color: #131516; } amp-story-grid-layer { overflow: visible; } @media (max-aspect-ratio: 9 / 16) { @media (min-aspect-ratio: 320 / 678) { amp-story-grid-layer.grid-layer { margin-top: calc((100% / 0.5625 - 100% / 0.6666666666666666) / 2); } } } @media not all and (min-resolution:.001dpcm) { @media { p.text-wrapper > span { font-size: calc(100% - 0.5px); } } } .page-fullbleed-area, .page-background-overlay-area { position: absolute; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; left: 0; height: calc(1.1851851851851851 * 100%); top: calc((1 - 1.1851851851851851) * 100% / 2); } .element-overlay-area { position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; } .page-safe-area { overflow: visible; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; width: 100%; height: calc(0.84375 * 100%); margin: auto 0; } .mask { position: absolute; overflow: hidden; } .fill { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; margin: 0; } @media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) { .animation-wrapper { opacity: var(--initial-opacity); transform: var(--initial-transform); } } amp-story-grid-layer.align-bottom { align-content: end; padding: 0; } .captions-area { padding: 0 32px 0; } amp-story-captions { margin-bottom: 16px; text-align: center; } amp-story-captions span { display: inline-block; margin: 0; padding: 6px 12px; vertical-align: middle; border-radius: 15px; background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.6); color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;; font-size: calc(4 * var(--story-page-vw)); line-height: 1.4; word-break: break-word; word-wrap: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; } The 4 Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones

The battle of noise cancelling headphones

The ultimate comparison

By: John Derric

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We demand a premium listening experience that doesn't skimp on the bells and whistles. Read on to see which headphones rise to the occasion.

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01

These headphones not only look incredibly sophisticated, they're comfortable and block out noise completely.

TeoLAB X9

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$399 USD

TeoLAB X9

Pros

Nice headphone fit

Spacious soundstage

Blocks out background noise

Cons

Can be a large fit

Clarity of sound overcorrects for high pitches

Can be pricey

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02

Superior sound with a pure voice assistant.

KROX WH-1000XM3

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$378 USD

KROX WH-1000XM3

Pros

Voice assistant

Spacious soundstage

Blocks out background noise

Cons

Speaking but not hearing yourself

More bass and depth of sound vs. higher pitches

Can be pricey

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03

Premium on-ear  noise-cancellers for a less  than premium price.

MAAB PH805

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$289 USD

MAAB PH805

Pros

Minimal look

Balanced sound

Blocks out background noise

Cons

Tight headphone fit

Loose fit over the ear

Proper fit over ear is difficult to achieve

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04

The Beats Solo Pro takes sound and design seriously.

Bool solo pro

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$399 USD

Bool  solo pro

Pros

More accurate sound

Best-sounding Beats headphones

Effective noise cancelling

Cons

Tight headphone fit

A bit large and unwieldy

Can be pricey

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Superior sound with a sophisticated look to match.

TeoLAB X9

The Winner

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The longest battery life and the highest frequency range.

KROX WH-1000XM3

The Contender

How do they compare

TeoLAB X9

Frequency

20 – 25.000 Hz

Microphone

One electret type

Sensitivity

85 dB/mW @ 1kHz

Battery

Up to 19 hours

Impedance

28 Ohm

KROX WH-1000XM3

Frequency

20 – 25.000 Hz

Microphone

Omnidirectional

Sensitivity

91 dB/mW @ 1kHz

Battery

Up to 24 hours

Impedance

25 Ohm

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