Philips Headphones SHN9500:
Noise Cancelling at its Best

Are you an audio perfectionist? Were you used to using the Dolby Noise reduction switch on your decks and amplifiers in the past?

For all you noise-cancelling audiophiles, the Philips SHN9500 uses a smart noise cancelling technology which improves the pleasure of listening to music in a noisy surrounding even at lower volume levels.

Philips Headphones SHN9500 Click to enlarge

There is a microphone outside the ear pads which pick up the surrounding sounds, analyses the sounds, and then adds them in an inverse phase into the driver signal of each channel.

If you are looking for a set of headphones that you can use while commuting to work, you will find that the Philips headphones SHN9500 is perfect for you.

It effectively cancels out all external sounds such as the engine drone of planes, buses or trains and even co-workers, giving you the spooky sensation of being totally isolated from the outside world.

The headphones can be used to just cancel the outside noise without listening to anything, or you can even listen to music without the noise cancellation feature.

For this, there is a switch provided at the back of the right speakers powered by a single AAA battery.

It is advisable to use a rechargeable battery and you should remember to switch off the noise cancellation function when the headphones are not being used to prevent the batteries being drained.

The Philips SHN9500 appears to be the epitome of comfort in its category – its soft ear pads fit snugly over your ears covering the entire ear and blocking out all surrounding noise.

With very little pressure being applied on your ears, you can use them for hours without any discomfort.

Another thoughtful little feature is a mute button, which allows you to stop the noise cancellation and the audio signals and engage in a quick conversation without removing the headphones.

The SHN9500 does not compromise on sound quality either. For those that like their bass at its loudest, the Philips SHN9500 does not fail to deliver.

Bass is the major component of sound and is amazingly powerful, even making the headphones rumble at times – quite an experience!

The mid range is reasonably detailed and the treble notes are amazingly clear and a pleasure to listen to. The sound, overall, is lively and energetic.

The Philips headphones SHN9500 comes with a round, hard-sided protective case lined with soft fabric and a removable zippered pouch in which you can keep the detachable cable and adapters.

A lot of extras like plane jack adaptor and plugs are provided which are quite useful. It fold flat for easy storage. The headphones also have a detachable cable which allows for an easy change of wires in case of wire breakage or damage.

The Philips SHN9500 is an impressive headphone, and if you prefer, "over the head", design, you will not be disappointed.

It delivers on all counts including sound quality, comfort and durability. The only noticeable hitch is that the noise cancellation tends to drain out the battery quite quickly.

You will certainly be impressed with its ability to repeatedly deliver remarkable sound reproduction. Overall, the Philips SHN9500 is a great product and definitely worth the money.

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