Noise cancelling headsets
Discussion
Not quite In Car Electronics, but I'm hoping someone on here can help.
My car's noisy, to the extent that I want to try and use noise cancelling headphones when on a longer trip/motorway. But I'd like to be able for a second set (passenger) to connect to the same device, to listen to the same thing. Google helps in telling me that the easiest way (I think) is to use a USB Y Training lead. But I can't see anything in the specs of the headsets I've looked at that tells me they are compatible with this type of system.
I don't want to spend a fortune for something that'll only be used when out for a drive at the weekend, but am hoping someone can suggest a cost effective solution.
Thank you.
My car's noisy, to the extent that I want to try and use noise cancelling headphones when on a longer trip/motorway. But I'd like to be able for a second set (passenger) to connect to the same device, to listen to the same thing. Google helps in telling me that the easiest way (I think) is to use a USB Y Training lead. But I can't see anything in the specs of the headsets I've looked at that tells me they are compatible with this type of system.
I don't want to spend a fortune for something that'll only be used when out for a drive at the weekend, but am hoping someone can suggest a cost effective solution.
Thank you.
AirPod pro 2, unreal how good they are for the money (220ish) and you can use airplay to connect a 2nd set to the same device.
They have transparency mode too which cancels out most noise but still allows you to hear stuff like sirens or the wheel falling off
They have transparency mode too which cancels out most noise but still allows you to hear stuff like sirens or the wheel falling off
Edited by Quattr04. on Friday 1st August 22:54
Tomo1971 said:
How would one hear emergency services from a distance, or issues with tyres etc whilst driving.
To be honest, a bloody stupid idea.
It could also could amount to careless or dangerous driving.
Odd, as for a car or motorcycle licence you don’t need to tell DVLA if you’re deaf.To be honest, a bloody stupid idea.
It could also could amount to careless or dangerous driving.
https://www.gov.uk/deafness-and-driving
HTH.
I use noise cancelling earbuds quite often in noisy vehicles. Lebara, very good.
The cancelling works mostly on constant noises so you can hear one-off sounds such as talking, a bit.
And they don t have to be too loud as the background noise is... cancelled.
It can feel a bit detached at first, but it becomes normal.
As far as distraction is concerned, possibly on the same level as loudsh music I suppose.
And you just have the music on your phone, or strsaming. It connects to several bluetooth devices at the same time.
The cancelling works mostly on constant noises so you can hear one-off sounds such as talking, a bit.
And they don t have to be too loud as the background noise is... cancelled.
It can feel a bit detached at first, but it becomes normal.
As far as distraction is concerned, possibly on the same level as loudsh music I suppose.
And you just have the music on your phone, or strsaming. It connects to several bluetooth devices at the same time.
Edited by G Thang on Sunday 3rd August 22:28
If you’re looking for a cheap wired solution could look at something like headphone earplugs with a 3.5mm splitter.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Earphones-Hearprotek-Redu...
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Earphones-Hearprotek-Redu...
Thanks all for the replies.
Bezerk - I've tried using a bluetooth speaker. Unfortunately the cars too loud and drowns this out. I agree - I wouldn't normally choose full ear headphones as a solution, but value my hearing and if its good enough for Aston (Valkyrie) I guess I can live with it.
Vaud - when I built the car I installed sound deadening panels - a mix of the heavy, adhesive rubberised panels and a 'foam/wool' type texture fabric (not quite sure how best to describe it).
While reporting deafness isn't a requirement to be reported for Cat A, B, there are a surprising number of ailments that do need reporting (if you drive for a living).
Quattr04 - I often wear an in-ear bluetooth phone adaptor and find after a few hours it can become uncomfortable. Given the car is a 'fun' thing, its not likely I'll be driving a 12-15 hour shift in it (heaven forbid - its no Rolls Royce!) so will look into the airpod solution (I didn't know they were able to link multiple pairs).
Tomo1971 - as above, Aston Martin just wouldn't listen when I told them headphones were 'a bloody stupid idea'. Would they listen? Would they heck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1huczShjVw To be fair, the headset system they're supplying will be worth many, many multiples of the value of my car! The only thing in common (of sorts), is that they're both composite (GRP v's Carbon Fibre though).
G Thang - yes, the (albeit quite expensive) noise cancelling headphones I've been issued to use in the past have been very good at cancelling out background noise while still allowing 'normal' noises to get through, especially if equipped with directional microphones. I've just never had to consider buying them previously, and not for this application.
As an aside, I wear foam in-ear earplugs under my helmet when on my motorbike (even the quietest helmets suffer from potentially damaging wind noise). I've never had a problem hearing sirens etc.
And wearing ear covering headphones isn't illegal in the UK, but for info, is in some European countries.
So, again thanks for the suggestions. I'll look further into the airpod, lebara and Tymb's possible solution (that might work when by myself).
And possibly lurk a Caterham/Aerial etc forum - I'm sure they have a similar issue!
Cheers.
Bezerk - I've tried using a bluetooth speaker. Unfortunately the cars too loud and drowns this out. I agree - I wouldn't normally choose full ear headphones as a solution, but value my hearing and if its good enough for Aston (Valkyrie) I guess I can live with it.
Vaud - when I built the car I installed sound deadening panels - a mix of the heavy, adhesive rubberised panels and a 'foam/wool' type texture fabric (not quite sure how best to describe it).
While reporting deafness isn't a requirement to be reported for Cat A, B, there are a surprising number of ailments that do need reporting (if you drive for a living).
Quattr04 - I often wear an in-ear bluetooth phone adaptor and find after a few hours it can become uncomfortable. Given the car is a 'fun' thing, its not likely I'll be driving a 12-15 hour shift in it (heaven forbid - its no Rolls Royce!) so will look into the airpod solution (I didn't know they were able to link multiple pairs).
Tomo1971 - as above, Aston Martin just wouldn't listen when I told them headphones were 'a bloody stupid idea'. Would they listen? Would they heck! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1huczShjVw To be fair, the headset system they're supplying will be worth many, many multiples of the value of my car! The only thing in common (of sorts), is that they're both composite (GRP v's Carbon Fibre though).
G Thang - yes, the (albeit quite expensive) noise cancelling headphones I've been issued to use in the past have been very good at cancelling out background noise while still allowing 'normal' noises to get through, especially if equipped with directional microphones. I've just never had to consider buying them previously, and not for this application.
As an aside, I wear foam in-ear earplugs under my helmet when on my motorbike (even the quietest helmets suffer from potentially damaging wind noise). I've never had a problem hearing sirens etc.
And wearing ear covering headphones isn't illegal in the UK, but for info, is in some European countries.
So, again thanks for the suggestions. I'll look further into the airpod, lebara and Tymb's possible solution (that might work when by myself).
And possibly lurk a Caterham/Aerial etc forum - I'm sure they have a similar issue!
Cheers.
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