noise-canceling earphones

Audio with suppression

Noise-canceling earphones are headphones that reduce unwanted ambient sound through active electronic processing.

Built-in microphones detect external noise, and the device generates opposing sound waves to neutralize it.

The technology is especially useful for travel, open offices, or anywhere background noise interferes with listening: I can't fly without my noise-canceling earphones.

Also called noise-canceling headphones.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G