Anonymous
11/4/2025, 2:47:28 AM
No.724910173
>>724908392
ANC is fundamentally a problem, as it cancels noise by sending the opposite phase wave through the headphones to cancel out the sound waves you would've otherwise heard. Basically, it is constantly emitting inaudible sound into your ears. It's something that may be apropriate for short use, but regular exposure to long sessions of ANC 100% results in tinnitus and other possible hearing damage. You're better off getting a pair of closed backs that are noise ISOLATING, not cancelling. Noise isolation is all passive. It's about build quality, foam, insulation, etc.
My main question is why in the world do you need ANC at your desk/couch? The XM series are good cans (if a little bass heavy), so I'm not really shitting on that decision. It's a good buy, just not for how you're using them.
ANC is fundamentally a problem, as it cancels noise by sending the opposite phase wave through the headphones to cancel out the sound waves you would've otherwise heard. Basically, it is constantly emitting inaudible sound into your ears. It's something that may be apropriate for short use, but regular exposure to long sessions of ANC 100% results in tinnitus and other possible hearing damage. You're better off getting a pair of closed backs that are noise ISOLATING, not cancelling. Noise isolation is all passive. It's about build quality, foam, insulation, etc.
My main question is why in the world do you need ANC at your desk/couch? The XM series are good cans (if a little bass heavy), so I'm not really shitting on that decision. It's a good buy, just not for how you're using them.