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Philips SHN9500 Active Noise-Canceling Headphone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Philips
Category: CE
List Price: $159.99
Buy New: $69.93
You Save: $90.06 (56%)
New (24) Used (2) from $29.99
Rating:  53 reviews
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 4.9 x 10.4
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: SHN9500/37
Model: SHN9500/37
UPC: 026616028818
EAN: 0026616028818
ASIN: B000G35S08
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Neodymium magnet produces a strong magnetic field for greater bass response and higher overall sound quality | | • | Optimal fit in all ears with super soft rubber caps | | • | Asymmetric cabling system that keeps the 1.2 meter cable tangle free | | • | 24k Gold plated plug gives a more reliable connection for better quality audio | | • | Flexi Grip design protects the cable connection from damage due to repeated bending |
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Product Description
Block out irritating background noise and enjoy your music in peace, with these premium range headphones which actively cancel background noise by as much as 85%. Smart noise cancelling technology enhances the pleasure of listening to lower volume levels in noisy environments. It's particularly good at removing low-frequencies like jet engine noise, so you can enjoy soft music on flights, in trains and similar places without hearing a distracting buzz in the background. The technology actually creates an equal but opposite waveform to the unwanted noise that effectively cancels it out. The mute switch allows you to pause the noise-cancelling function and 'audio in' signal to allow for quick conversations without removing the headphones. The ear cushions are very soft, and enclose the speakers around the ears to create a perfect seal and great sound. With very little pressure on the ears, you can use the headphones comfortably for long periods. The easily adjustable mechanism headband provides a comfortable close-fitting acoustic seal between the ear cushion and ear, ensuring optimal performance. The speaker drivers used in these headphones utilise the very best neodymium magnets to meet those high expectations and repeatedly deliver an unforgettable performance. Single-sided detachable cable for added convenience Super soft ear cushions provide prolonged comfort Frequency response - 20hz-22khz Includes AAA battery, audio jack adapter and carrying case
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Reliable, good performer November 22, 2008
I have been using my Philips SHN9500 headphones almost every day, seven days a week during my 1/2 hour work outs in a busy work out room since April 2008. The noise canceling is effective, especially while also listening to music. I don't expect miracles, but the closed, over-the-ear design also helps me to be in my own world while I'm on the stair machine. Battery life is very good, but there is virtually no way to predict when one will give out. Not a big issue, since battery life is several months. I am quite satisfied with the sound fidelity, and I haven't noticed substantial hiss or any static, unless the cord is heavily jarred.With prior headsets, I have noticed wear earlier and needed to keep adjusting the fit and placement; not with these, at least for me. An uncommon plus with this and most noise canceling headphones is the removable cord; just think how much most of us have spent replacing headsets due to torn or internally frayed cords.
Cheap, Good, and Confortable November 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've been an owner of the Philips SHN950 Noise-Canceling Headphone for two weeks now. So far, I must say, I am very impressed. I live in a loud college dorm and for a math major that I am and with the nearest library almost half-mile away, my dorm room has been the only reasonable place to study. So far, I noticed that this headphone is able to drown out a lot of low-frequency noises. And I no longer had to deal with a loud neighbor that plays loud bass-based music all night. The music quality is acceptable. But for a 50 dollar headphone that's initial purpose is for noise-canceling, the sound quality is pretty good.
The only con is that I can't really sleep with it on. I'm a side sleeper and there's just no way I can sleep with this headphone on.
I would suggest this to a plane-traveler, mainly because of all the low-frequency sound on planes that drive people nuts.
Great headphone though. Worth my money.
 Noise canceling = sound canceling November 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought these at Ollies for 80% off, so not too expensive.
What I wanted was relief from my Koss Titanium's -- great sound, so heavy they start to cause neck strain and very "hot" to wear -- and they are okay for that.
The sound is decent, but not amazing. Mostly it's a bit thin sounding. The worse though, is if you turn ON the noise canceling. If you play no music and just flick the button on it causes a low, quiet, slow rumble, like a heartbeat recorded and played back at 1/4 speed. Seems to me that rather than noise canceling it creates white noise that you supposedly can't hear under the music.
The noise canceling also cuts all the bass and seems to provide a mid-range boost. I can't stand it. Everything sounds like it's in a big, empty room with no acoustic quality.
If you can get a cheap pair they are good-enough for everyday use. First, they are very, very light. The ear-piece is angled so it fits comfortably and doesn't smash your ear and the cord plugs in so you can remove / replace it.
The other issue though is the "mute" button. It's a flimsy spring button on the back of the left side and every time I touch the headphones I bum it. I'm just waiting for it to go bad and the sound start cutting out at random.
 Poor quality of construction October 22, 2008
Do not buy these headphones if you have a larger sized head. The way the arms are constructed naturally leads to them breaking if you need to extend the phones and then significantly widen them for them to fit over your head.
The steel band that goes over your head basically levers out the plastic casing that is supposed to hold it in and act as a brake on the phone extension.
This is very disappointing since these phones are very comfortable and perform very well for the environment I want to use them in.
In an airplane September 30, 2008
This works great in an office where the noise level is not too high, in an airplane the noise is not totally canceled.
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