#noise canceling

We often hear the term noise-canceling used with headphones and earbuds. While the term is pretty straight forward - it cancels noise - however, there's more to it than that. Here we explain how noise-canceling technology works and its kinds. First, let's talk about the simplest noise canceling method, passive noise cancellation. This works by physically blocking all outside noise by sealing your ears. This particular type of noise cancellation is typically advised for users at home (or those who aren't mobile), so they can focus on the sounds they want to hear without distractions or outside noise. However, for those that are commuting or need to be aware of their surroundings, using audio devices with passive noise cancellation is generally not recommended. Active noise cancellation (or ANC) is the second kind of noise-canceling technology and is a lot more complicated than the first kind. Read more in our articles including "Noise Canceling Technology Explained" and "Sony’s Latest WH-1000XM6 Headphones Bring Top-Notch Noise Canceling to PH".