WHAT IS NOISE CANCELING AND WHY YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IT IN YOUR NEXT HEADPHONES

If you're one of those people who always reads the "noise-cancelling" label on headphones but doesn't fully understand its significance, this is for you. This feature has become almost a standard in the audio segment and one of the features you should definitely consider when looking for a device for your precious ears. Sit back and we'll explain why.

Noise cancellation, the key to good insulation

Noise cancellation in headphones works, as its name suggests, by eliminating the noise around us , isolating us and allowing us to better enjoy the sound we hear or to hold a phone conversation (if you're on a hands-free call) much more clearly. This isolation makes us feel almost like we're in a soundproof booth with our favorite album playing, allowing us to forget about distractions and external noises.

To begin, you should know that there are two types of noise cancellation. On the one hand, we have passive noise cancellation , which is basically what headphones offer due to their physical design, how they fit the ear, and the materials used. On the other hand, active noise cancellation is based on a basic physical principle: the ability of two identical but inverted sound waves to cancel each other out.

For this to work in practice, the headphones have several built-in microphones , which continuously capture sounds from the environment, and a system that analyzes them to generate an inverse wave that neutralizes them . When these waves overlap, they neutralize each other, making the noise you perceive noticeably lower.

As we mentioned, noise cancellation has several advantages . They help us listen to what we want without distractions and with improved concentration. They also reduce so-called hearing fatigue , since your brain isn't constantly straining to hear what it wants amidst all the noise. They're even ideal for getting better rest and making you feel more comfortable, for example, when traveling on public transport.

Three perfect models to isolate yourself from everything

If you're convinced that the next thing you need to invest in is a pair of noise-cancelling headphones, we suggest three models that won't let you down.

If you're looking for something that effectively isolates you from everything but also wants something different and very fashionable , the Urbanista Miami Crystal Edition are the headphones you need. Behind this chic and unique look, studded with Swarovski crystals—available in black and white—are padded over-ear headphones with up to 50 hours of battery life, so you can use them nonstop until you're tired.

Their active noise cancellation is perfect for blocking out everything that bothers you from the outside, not to mention that they have an Ambient Sound mode that lets you unlock this insulation whenever you want without having to take them off.

Would you like to bring the magic of noise canceling to your work without losing an ounce of style? Beocom Portal are your headphones. These over-ear headphones from the elite Bang & Olufsen brand boast an elegant and timeless design, with rounded lines, quality materials, and ergonomics, ensuring you can wear them on your head for hours without discomfort—their memory foam ear cushions promise not to pinch your ears.

It goes without saying that excellent active noise cancellation is guaranteed in these headphones that also boast fantastic, high-fidelity, crystal-clear, immersive sound. They're also ideal for hands-free calls with microphones optimized to capture voices clearly. Working with them is a different story.

If you prefer in-ear headphones , you should know that there are also excellent models with active noise cancellation. This is the case, for example, with the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds from Bose , a bud-style model with immersive spatial audio so you can immerse yourself in what you're listening to.