What Noise-Canceling Headphones Should I Get? (Switched)

Feb 5th 2010 11:05AM The Apple store/online sales sells noise canceling headphones called "Beats by Dr. Dre." Yes, a stupid name but the best headphones I've ever experienced. First, there is a tight seal over the ear when you wear them so noise canceling is truly phenomenal. Second, the sound quality qualified for what I would call a new experience. The bass thumped my body and I felt like I was at a live concert. I'd been a Bose user for years and, trust me, there's no contest. The phone's price is competitive with Bose, batteries are two AAA but they last a very long time.

And now for the gimmicks. One, there is a moot feature when you press a large disc built in flush to the headphones. Two, it comes with a special cord that allows you to answer a call on your cell phone with no interference from the music.

Again, these headphones are not to be believed and they are not being marketed so no one knows about them except Apple/Ipod geeks.