SoundShield® 501 Noise Cancelling Headphones

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3.3

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★★★★☆
3.9

 

Pros

  • Comfortable (6)
  • Lightweight (5)
  • Great sound quality (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Highly compatible (2)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Easy to use (1)
  • Perform really well (1)
  • Quality construction (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (3)
  • Too much ambient noise (2)
  • Amplifier switch faulty (1)
  • Faulty switch (1)
  • No repair facility (1)
  • No support after warranty (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (6)
  • Music (4)
  • Portable devices (4)
  • Home audio (3)
  • With my computer (2)
  • Audio clarity in flight (1)
  • Enriches hd radio sound (1)
  • Sleep enhancement (1)
  • Upgrade (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Brookstone

Noise reduction headphones tune out the clutter!
Tune out the noise. Tune in the music. It’s that easy with our patented SoundShield 501 Noise cancelling headphones. Using active and passive noise-cancellation technologies, these professional headphones “shield out” unwanted ambient noise, so you can enjoy a truly superior audio experience.

The science behind our noise cancelling headphones.
SoundShield noise reduction headphones use an electro-acoustical system that records unwanted sounds and produces an exact mirror image—effectively cancelling the disturbance. As a result, you can enjoy the subtleties of your music or movies. Or use SoundShield technology to simply relax in peace and quiet.

Choose the professional headphones with Brookstone innovation.

  • Slim noise reduction headphones fold to easily fit in a briefcase.
  • Pivoting, full-size padded earcups seal out noise and ensure comfort.
  • Adjustable padded headband for a perfect fit.
  • Professional headphones with built-in equalizer deliver crisp highs and rich basses.
  • Dual-pin airplane adapter and t-splitter make it ideal for travelers.
  • Palm-sized control box to adjust power, volume, and mute functions.
  • Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included).

    Pamper your ears with noise reduction headphones!
    With a pair of professional headphones, you can relax or enjoy only the sounds you want to hear—even in the noisiest environments. Order your SoundShield noise cancelling headphones today!

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    Last update: Apr 1, 2008

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    SoundShield® 501 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

    Comfortable for Long Flights

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Lightweight

      Cons

    • Too Much Ambient Noise

      Best Uses

    • Travel
    • With My Computer
     

    "I've tried multiple noise canceling headphones over the years and this is the first pair I can actually wear for flights of ten hours or longer that does not hurt my ears. The comfort is simply amazing. The ear cups are large enough that they don't press on the ear nearly as much as comparable dev …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sep 16 2007
    UAtraveler
    Costa Mesa, CA
    I am:
    • Frequent Traveler
    • Student
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    SoundShield® 501 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

    Can't beat'em

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Highly Compatible
    • Lightweight
    • Rich Sound

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Home Audio
    • Music
    • Portable Devices
    • Travel
    • With My Computer
     

    "I use this product every day for work and it makes a huge difference in the quality of a report. This is my second pair of SoundSheild. The first pair broke after 2-1/2 years. This new pair is much more sturdy than the 1st pair. I could never pull the trigger on the Bose and I can't see how they …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 22 2007
    Stephen
    Lewisville, NC
    I am:
    • Audiophile
    • Gear Head
    • Medical Transcriptionist
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    SoundShield® 501 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

    Better than Bose

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Highly Compatible
    • Lightweight
    • Rich Sound

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Enriches HD radio sound
    • Home Audio
    • Music
    • Portable Devices
    • Travel
     

    "I have found them superior in every way to the Bose earphones that I previously purchased. They are considerably more durable. (An earphone broke off on both the first and replacement set.)I listen to classical music on the HD radio in bed all night, and have found it necessary to replace the AAA ce …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Feb 22 2008
    Wild Bill
    Silver Spring Maryland
    I am:
    • Audiophile
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    SoundShield® 501 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

    Sleep

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy To Set Up
    • Easy To Use
    • Perform really well
    • Quality Construction

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Audio Clarity in Flight
    • Enhance Experience
    • Sleep Enhancement
     

    "I travel extensively in Latin America, and have never really been able to rest on scareplanes no matter what class seat I have. The only way for me to rest was chemically augmented.. Jack Daniels or hypothalmics. With noise supression and cancelation, I fell asleep before the meal was served.. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aug 1 2007
    Oso the Perisoso
    BsAs Argentina
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    • Practical
    • Tech Savvy
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    SoundShield® 501 Noise Cancelling Headphones Review

    Great for home but so-so on an airliner

    ★★★☆☆
    3.0

      Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

      Cons

    • Too Much Ambient Noise

      Best Uses

    • Home Audio
    • Music
    • Portable Devices
     

    "Yes, the headphones did suppress some of the background noise on a airplane, but not nearly as well as the Bose system that I have used before. Easy battery replacement, light weight and comfortable, great for use at home when the wife says that the stereo is too loud. "

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Apr 1 2008
    Xeroidguy
    Maricopa, AZ
    I am:
    • Audiophile
    • Frequent Traveler
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