Panasonic Noise-Cancelling RP-HC55-S Earbud Headphones

Panasonic Noise-Canceling Earbud Headphones at 200Hz lowers about 88% of the outside noise (18dB). They have a compact pen-type design and have a plug adaptor for airplanes. There are also additional earpads included in the unit. Other features of the unit include Silver Cord Holder for Tangle-Free Storage, Drive Unit 9mm in diameter, Impedance (ohm/1kHz) 103, Sensitivity (dB/mW) 105, Frequency Response (Hz-kHz) 10-20, Cord Length (ft./m.) 2.3/0.7 + 2.3/0.7, Magnet Type Neodymium, Weight (g./oz.) without Cord 30/1.06, etc.

Compared to other common headphones used for listening to music as well as noise cancellation, these are great, besides being comfortable to use. They have a rubber type bud that seals out the background noise in addition to noise canceling.

Other ANC headphones like Shure E2c Sound Isolating In-Ear Earphones Color CLEAR – E2C / E2, are convenient, light, and has good-sound, as well, but not as strong enough noise cancellation solution for regular flier; Aiwa HP-CN6 Noise-Canceling Over-the-Ear Headphones are light, but hard on the skull and has only mediocre noise dampening. Panasonic RP-HC55, with its miniature and superior design gives very little discomfort even in long flights and the noise canceling is very effective as well.

The wire to the battery unit is a little short for walking around with and hence could turn out be inconvenient. However, the unit is very light and the cord being short enough you can unplug the connector and keep it into the pocket, if required without removing the buds. They are also easy to set up and use with iPod or the computer.

The cords of the Panasonic headphones are made of elastic rubber so, if you are used to wrapping them around your ears and keeping them in place by locking the Y-junction against your chin, it may not be possible with these. The Y-junction of these headphones is not adjustable for the purpose.

The range to control the volume is limited and it might not be possible to reduce the volume to the minimum without muting it completely.

This is a great product, worth your money, especially if you are a frequent flier and are looking for effective noise canceling headphones. You can easily wear this for eight hours; non-stop and you will love the experience. Noise-canceling works perfectly without providing any discomfort. It is quite comfortable due to its light weight and due to the short length of the cord. It is also easy to unplug the connector. When compared to Sennheisers they are quite short and easy to carry, they also go well with the dual driver phones. Overall they can be rated for having excellent value, good sound isolation and better sound quality.

After using the Sony noise canceling buds, you will find these Panasonic noise canceling buds to work better on your ear. They have better sound quality as well as the noise canceling features when compared with the Sony ear buds, due to their rubber kind bud that helps in noise canceling, as well as in sealing out the sound.