Noise-canceling headphones are pricey. I just had to buy
Posted By: me on 2006-02-24
In Reply to: Need noise reducing headphone help please! - Sheryl
new headphones and I got some that have the big things that cover the whole ear, kind of like ear muffs. They aren't noise canceling, though they do a pretty good job at shutting off all the noise. They are Panasonic and I got them at Circuit City for about $40.00.
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Does anyone use noise-canceling headphones?
I've bought a couple of cheap pairs that claim to be noise canceling but aren't truly noise canceling. It's a nice day and I've got the windows open but of course the groundskeepers are here today! :(. I'm considering some that cost like $300 that are made by Bose or a couple of other brands I've seen. Has anyone used any that worked?
Noise-canceling headphones
I have some made by Sennheiser & really like them a lot. I can switch off the noise canceling feature. You can probably do this with Bose as well. The noise-canceling part (actually acts like a microphone for ambient nose) is battery operated. I use rechargeable batteries & it's always been great.
I use Aiwa noise canceling headphones
whenever I fly, and they make a big difference. I'm far less tired at the end of the flight from engine noise, and can enjoy my music during the flight. I also use them while I'm on my treadmill.
i have noise canceling
headphones by Bose. Rather than take a chance on getting refurbished or counterfeit, I bought directly from company. They give you a 3-month window to make up your mind if you want them. I kept mine. They are extremely comfortable, and I have no white noise problem. I kept track and my batteries last more than the 40 hours, in fact, in excess of 55 actual hours.
q re bose noise canceling
hi - i have a bose headset already, but am on the verge of trying the noise canceling type. my question: can i use them passively as well? ie, switch off the nose canceling and still hear the dictation? thanks for any response.
Bose Noise canceling
Yes, you can switch of the noise canceling. You can hear dictation whether it is on or off. I love mine, sounds like the doc is in the room with me.
Does anyone use noise canceling head phones? (sm)
If so, do they really work and which ones do you use? I'm starting to work remotely and it was hard at the hotel with the family in the same room as me. I'm looking for a way to block them out =)
Thanks.
Did not finish above...need to find a noise canceling headset for a C-phone, TIA
TIA/
What about noise-cancelling headphones? (sm)
... assuming you don't have to answer phones or anything. If anybody complains that you won't answer when you are spoken to, just explain that you can't work with all the noise, so you had to buy special headphones. If they need you they will have to tap you.
noise reducing headphones
I just got a pair of Maxell (back of the head/over the ears) that work great! I actually got them from freegiftclub.com, if you can believe it, and only got charged S/H!! I really like them! Also have a pair of Bose but those are expensive ($200), even if they're top-of-the-head and well-padded. Good luck!
What kind of noise-blocking headphones? sm
What brand and where did you get them? Sounds like that's what I need!
I like the noise-cancelling headphones from Kensington...sm
Get them through Amazon - last price I saw was around $40. My reaction on first trying them was "where have YOU been all my life" - really gives you a quiet environment and good fidelity. I tried Bose also, costing much, much more, but they were no better so I got a refund.
The Kensington headphone has an active circuit that cancels ambient noise, so it takes a single tiny AAA battery and the only thing is that you have to remember to turn it off when not in use or you waste batteries (which I buy cheap in bulk anyway).
I just checked and they're $36. They're much lighter than they look in the picture, incidentally, and something I should also mention is that the earpiece has a very soft almost kid-glove feel to it.
I'd give you the link but it's reeeeeeellly long. Go to amazon.com and enter Kensington Noise Cancelling headphone in the search box.
What type of headphones do you use? Anyone use Sony Noise Cancelling Fontopia Ear buds?
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Early Santa Gift - Noise-Cancelling Headphones under $15.00 RadioShack
Merry Christmas all - I thought I would pay this forward. I was struggling with the dictators sound quality even with volume top level for computer sound card. It was really affecting my production. I tried everything - even typing slower and softer so that the keystroke sound would not distort the quality of the dictation. I was recommended to Noise Cancelling Headphones from Radio Shack. Item # is 33-104. Made by Presidian. I LOVE THEM!!!!!!! Not $300 or $400.00. Just $14.97. I thought to myself- o.k. for that price I will try them. Anything has got to be better than this. They rock and I'm passing it along. I don't work for Radioshack or anything but was thinking about swapping my MQ stock for theirs now... LOL.
Mt Airy pricey but not as pricey as
Asheville
They are a little pricey -- Also, you would have to
outlaw the candles in her room. Otherwise she could just light the candles in the morning, get "caught" lighting the candles, and then light cigarettes from the existing candle flames all day.
Wow, some of those are pricey. (sm)
I may have to bite the bullet though. It is a small room and the stench of the smoke hangs heavily on her clothes.
Thanks for the input. It is a difficult situation when you have to "monitor/discipline" your parents and their actions.
it was pricey
I didn't need the job that bad. It was just extra income. I just didn't see the need to buy that when I could accept a job elsewhere and use Express Scribe and my wav pedal working in Word, which is what I did. I don't like Emdat well enough to invest in working on it long term.
Anyway, my point was that I find it hard to use hot keys, and I'm impressed with any MT who can.
That's a little pricey
for my blood (I use the Microsoft Ergo), so I haven't used the Comfort keyboard. It would be difficult for me to get used to it, but it may be worth the trouble/price if it keeps you away from the surgeon. Here's one review from PC World:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,115946-page,1/article.html
Too pricey. Thanks anyway!
Anything called "noise-canceling"
This is a terrific feature. Several companies make them: Bose, Sennheiser. Difference between headphones with & without this feature is night & day. I have Sennheiser PXC 250.
Define pricey-sm
If you don't mind my asking, what would one treatment cost? Thanks.
Whoa, very cool! A bit pricey though...nm
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Try Mucinex. Works for me but pricey. nm
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King and Prince is wonderful but pricey
Jeckyl Island has more beach than St. Simons and has more to do. St. Simons only has 1 or 2 places to stay on the beach, with K&P being the nicest and ON the beach. If you want the same experience, I would recommend staying on Jeckyl Island as you can always drive over to St. Simons as they are so close. The village on St. Simons is wonderful. Plan a whole day to spend there. Jeckyl has more to do "family style" but you can rent bikes and explore the entire island in a few hours. There are some places with wonderful snap shot opportunities (I have one from Jeckyl Island of a full moon rising over the Atlantic through tree branches as my screen saver). I went in October one year during a hurricane and playing golf on St. Simons was an adventure!! People thought we were crazy to be out there, but we had fun.
I am happy with mine...the price was right and it works just fine. No need for pricey laptops IMO.
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noise
Mine are skipping pingskip ingipsk gnippiks along with bzzzzzzzz shhhhhhhh rrrrrrrrum
Noise
I have Philips brand for around $60. Be aware that noise canceling may imply that they drown out exterior noise, but from what I've learned, it actually means that it clarifies the sound coming into the headphones of crackles, etc. I can still hear my household noises clearly. I was disappointed in that aspect. They are comfortably padded and large to fit over the ears, but they don't drown out my kids, phone, etc.
As for the noise
I was hoping that if we could pinpoint which cars it is coming from, we could call the police out however many times it takes to get them to give a warning, then fine, then jail, then so on. This is disturbing the peace. The police around this area don't like to have to come out more than once for the same problem.
noise
in most areas there is a noise cut off usually about 10 pm - after that call the police station - not necesssarily 911, just the station. Normally they will come out and quite them down. Good luck
must have noise
I would probably save a ton on electricity but I keep the TV on in the background. Have to have noise. It is also something to look at when aggravated by really bad dictators that like to long pause or hold conversations with others while dictating - and these are numerous to me.
I have to have noise
I have the TV on when I work. Of course I can also hear the TV in the other room and my daughter playing when she's not in preschool. At night when I'm all alone I have to have the TV on. I can't stand the quiet.
noise(sm)
I used to complain but after years of practice, I learned to get over it, and take the attitude of who else would do these jerks? Made me a lot of money. Carry on!
ditto on the noise
your post made me laugh - i totally know, though, that it's not funny what you're going through because i've had the noise thing occur more times than I can count.
ditto on the noise
your post made me laugh - i totally know, though, that it's not funny what you're going through because i've had the noise thing occur more times than I can count.
White noise sm
I have a small TV and Bose radio/CD player in my office. I worked 30 years in a clinic setting and am just used to working with the sound of people around me. I have remotes to those two things, plus remote for ceiling fan/lite and DVD player on desk, lol. I think it might be time to get a universal remote.
I sometimes miss the noise of the sm
keyboard. I really liked the sound of the IBM wheelwriter. My kids use to say it sounded like shooting a gun when I would be in my office typing.
I concentrate better with a little noise
I have found my mind starts to wander if it is completely silent while I work. I also tend to hear the birds and incidental outside noises and get distracted. If I have the tv on with my back to it, it seems to keep me focused on my work. I don't quite get it but it works for me.
noise machines
If I may jump in here, they are sometimes also clock radios with nature sounds, or you can buy just the "noises" alone. Wal Mart sells them too and places line Linens N' Things. I have one with a white noise button because I'm a light sleeper, and it works great. Check the electronics dept.
Neighbor Noise
Any chance of selling your place and getting a little place in the country? We live far out and have high speed internet and only critter noise to deal with. Your hours are tough ones. Don't you hate those friends who call when they know you need to be sleeping and say, "I hope I didn't awaken you."
Me too, I can't stand noise.
When you say "clicks" can you describe? I am currently using the Compaq keyboard that came with the computer and it's the best so far with regard to "feel" layout, but its far from quiet. I'm not looking for total silence necessarily, but very very quiet (laptop like) would be outstanding.
Anyone? Anyone? Ferris?
Not the OP, but man I can't stand that noise! Need very
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Background noise!
Have to voice my very, very most reviled pet peeve about transcription, and it seems to be getting worse. The nurses gabbing, cackling, gossiping, laughing in the background. Makes me crazy. Thankx 
are these the ones that cancel out outside noise?nm
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Best headset is a USB. No noise but the
noise sensitive
Well, go figure, we are trained to pick up every little detail in dictation and to do that, our ears are extremely acutely tuned to every nuance. You just can't shut it off when the ear phones come off. 
white noise machine
I had a neighbor who had a dog who barked all night and also another neighbor who played music all night. I bought a white noise machine for about $20.00. I had a choise of ocean waves, birds chirping, rain hitting the house, thunder, so many more sounds and it worked..It would drown out the outside noises.I had tried ear plugs, calling the cops (the minute they left the dog and neighbor would start again), confronting the neighbors..nothing worked but the white nose machine..You can get one at any department store..
Need noise reducing headphone help please!
I tried doing a search, but nothing came up. I know this has been discussed here before. Due to background noise in the house (TV and other things), I need to get a headset that blocks out this noise to I can hear my dictation. I can't afford much, and was wondering what others are using. The headset I use now is comfortable, but I can hear every little sound going on in the house and I'm losing my mind. Thanks for the help!
Has anybody ever heard a ding noise sm
while typing in Docqscribe? Sounds like a window closing. I do not hear it all the time.
OMG! I keep hearing that noise, too! I also thought I was
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Any suggestions for noise at night?
My 1-1/2 year old's crib is in my room (and there's no getting around that), and I need something to drown sounds out. If I move, she wakes up, and if she moves, I wake up. During the summer, we use a fan, which works great, but definitely can't in the fall/winter. I've tried light music, and that's not enough. I've even got a small heater, which doesn't quite do the trick. Anybody have any suggestions? I was thinking about a fountain or something, but figured I'd be up in the bathroom every 5 minutes :)
Thanks!
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