JVC HANC250 Noise Cancelling Headphones - Black
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Brand | JVC |
Model Name | HANC250 |
Color | Black |
Form Factor | On Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
About this item
- Frequency Response - 8-24,000Hz
- Impedance - 40ohms(when ON), 96ohms(when OFF)
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Battery life | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Sound quality | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Noise cancellation | 2.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
Volume control | 2.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | — |
Comfort | — | 4.3 | — | 4.0 | 3.8 |
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connectivity tech | Wired | Bluetooth 5.0 | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless, Wired |
headphones form factor | On Ear | On Ear | On Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
connector type | 3 5mm Jack | wireless | USB Type C | — | wireless |
noise control | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | active noise cancellation | hybrid noise cancellation | active noise cancellation |
headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | usb | 3.5 | — | 3.5 mm Jack |
cable feature | Detachable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable | Without Cable, Retractable |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 8 x 2.8 x 8.1 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 ounces |
Manufacturer | JVC |
ASIN | B000U07C1U |
Item model number | HANC250 |
Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #84,480 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,389 in On-Ear Headphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 7, 2008 |
Item Weight | 1 Ounces |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
The new JVC HA-NC250 combines outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies to provide a superior listening experience. The HA-NC250's noise cancellation circuitry includes feedback technology that constantly monitors the noise cancellation process. As a result, the headphones eliminate up to 85 percent of extraneous background noise. To further block noise, the HA-NC250 offers two JVC innovations that help isolate the listener from outside sounds. First, each earpiece employs a double housing structure for an extra sound insulation layer. Second, JVC developed a new technique for attaching the headphone's smooth memory foam cushioned ear pads to the housing that helps isolate background noise. The smooth pads also enhance comfort. These sound isolation features, for which patents have been applied, are especially important since the HA-NC250 can be used with the active noise cancellation switched off. For the best possible sound quality, the new headphone uses a 40mm neodymium driver in each earpiece. For comfort and portability, the HA-NC250 is one of the lightest headphones in its class, weighing just 5.3 ounces. It folds flat, and when folded is slimmer than most competing models. Included with the HA-NC250 are a slim carrying case, a four-foot detachable cord, airline dual plug adapter, and ¼-inch plug adapter for use with many home audio and video components. The headphones use a single 1.5-volt AAA battery for powering the noise cancellation circuitry. Battery life is rated at about 50 hours.
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The new JVC HA-NC250 combines outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies, for a superior, uninterrupted listening experience.
Outstanding sound quality with advanced noise-canceling and isolation technologies.
Detachable four-foot cable.
Headphones fold up to fit in included slim carrying case.
85% Noise Reduction
The HA-NC250's noise cancellation circuitry includes feedback technology, which constant monitors extraneous background noise to eliminate up to 85 percent. For further isolation, JVC employs a double housing structure on each earpiece, providing an extra sound insulation layer. The headphones' foam-cushioned ear pads add one last layer, not to mention they're nice and comfortable for long listening sessions.
The headphones use a single 1.5-volt AAA battery for powering the noise cancellation circuitry, squeezing about 50 hours of use from a single battery.
Noise Reduction On/Off Switch
For convenience, the HA-NC250's active noise cancellation can be switched off, enabling you to address someone speaking to you, hear announcements on a plane trip, etc.
Great Sound
Eliminating outside sounds is half the job. For the best possible sound quality, these headphone use a 40mm neodymium driver in each earpiece, for high sensitivity and a great frequency response.
Ultra-Portable
For comfort and portability, the HA-NC250s are one of the lightest headphones in their class, weighing just 5.3 ounces. The phones folds nice and flat, for toting around in the included slim carring case.
Also included are the four-foot detachable cord, airline dual plug adapter, and 1/4-inch plug adapter, for use with a wide range of audio and video components.
JVC HA-NC250 Specifications
What's in the Box
JVC HA-NC250 Headphones, Carrying Case, AAA Battery, Dual Plug Adaptor, 6.3mm Plug Adaptor
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Customers like the performance, value, and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that it has a nice, sturdy carrying case with a zippered pocket. That said, they appreciate the portability. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, size, and battery life.
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Customers like the performance of the headphones. They say it has a nice, sturdy carrying case with a zippered pocket. They also say it's like a good set of studio monitors, with bass, clear mid range, and crisp high end. The design is very compact and comfortable. They are pleased with the results.
"...The sound quality is quite good - nice and clean across the range, for various types of sound - music and movies...." Read more
"...No crazy heavy bass or piercing highs. It's like a good set of studio monitors...." Read more
"...The plastic is neither extremely flimsy or tough. Overall, a classy looking headphone and the provided hardshell case will help to keep them in good..." Read more
"...Last, the Bose QC15 are really good. I test them in a Apple store during the Christmas shopping period. I was amazed with the NC performance...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the earpads are soft, don't make their face leak, and don' t press their ears very hard. Some say that the base is quite tight and not overbearing.
"...so I was pleased to find that these cans are light and comfortable over time - I tried them on 2 and 3 hour flights and my ears were just as..." Read more
"...The earpads are soft, comfortable, don't make your face leak, and after a short time, are completely forgotten on your head. (I wear glasses!)..." Read more
"...- The pads are covered with soft vinyl, and do not breathe, and the foam under the pad is memory foam, which although technically is an open-cell..." Read more
"...These have a comfortable fit (even with my glasses on), more than acceptable sound quality, and good NR ability...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say that it provides excellent value for the money, with deep sound quality. Customers also mention that the headphones are a good compromise between price and performance. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and performance of these noise-cancelling headphones.
"I have been looking for a pair of well-performing and well-priced noise-cancelling headphones for a while now...." Read more
"...I was looking for a few features such as reasonable cost, non-proprietary components (batteries), wearing comfort, small storage size, acceptable..." Read more
"...Its high-quality NC and low price ($110 at purchase) makes it a low-cost alternative to expensive ones like Bose...." Read more
"...of normally good non-noise cancelling headphones, this is an excellent value, even compared to other brands I guess....(see other reviews) I can..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the headphones. They mention that they are lightweight, not very bulky, and have a nice tough carrying case that holds plug adapters. They also say that the headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. However, some customers feel the protective case is a little bulky. Overall, customers find the headphones easy to carry and swap in extra batteries.
"...and over-ear headphones, so I was pleased to find that these cans are light and comfortable over time - I tried them on 2 and 3 hour flights and my..." Read more
"...The battery life is outstanding.The earphones are lightweight, but not flimsy-feeling like the Bose headphones...." Read more
"...The headphones are light weight and comfortable to wear for several hours at a time...." Read more
"...Single AAA battery behind the right ear pad doesn't add much weight, doesn't need a separate piece like some noise-canceling headphones...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that it sounds better with the noise canceling feature turned on, while others say that it produces scratches and popping noises.
"...In comparison, JVCs are a very nice improvement. The sound quality is quite good - nice and clean across the range, for various types of sound -..." Read more
"...Back then it sounded pretty good, but that was in comparison to the common headphones of that era, which typically did not sound particularly good...." Read more
"...And let me take a moment to state that I am not an audiophile. My hearing is decent, but I work with and know many people that have hearing above my..." Read more
"...components (batteries), wearing comfort, small storage size, acceptable sound quality, ability to use as headphone w/o NR even if the batteries ran..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are well made, durable, and have good quality to 30 Hz. However, others say that the plastic may break after few replacements and the ear cushions are falling apart.
"...of the battery - I have changed it a few times now, and it appears to be much sturdier than I thought originally...." Read more
"...unclipped to replace the battery - this feels awkward and prone to breakage. Otherwise, I don't really have any issues with the build quality...." Read more
"...They are represented as being $100 phones of reasonably good quality. They are not that, not even close...." Read more
"...The earphones are lightweight, but not flimsy-feeling like the Bose headphones...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the headphones. Some mention that it's smaller, light, and compact. The band is small and almost weightless, but very durable and well made. The pads are a good size and fit over their ears fairly well. However, others say that it’s way too freakin' short, too big, and the cord is too short.
"...cost, non-proprietary components (batteries), wearing comfort, small storage size, acceptable sound quality, ability to use as headphone w/o NR even..." Read more
"...noise in the lower octaves, owing to the use of a driver that just isn't large enough, the sound cancellation does not work well at all...." Read more
"...was great, no messiness putting the headphones away and easily fits into almost any bag...." Read more
"...They are not a tight headphone, but if I bend over slowly, they are just tight enough that they don't fall off...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that the battery lasted the whole time, while others say that it did not long last.
"...The headphones will work unpowered (which is great in a pinch) but the audio quality is severely diminished...." Read more
"...the question, since the batteries are proprietary and the headphone completely dies out once the batteries are dead...." Read more
"...for storing the accessories (airplane jack is a plus) and an additional battery...." Read more
"...The battery lasts long and not just that, they are comfortable enough to have them ON for hours...." Read more
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The first test took place on a window seat of a 757 right by the engines. What I found is that these headphones successfully cancelled out the low- and low-mid frequency noise of the engine. It does not mean you hear nothing altogether - there is a "white noise"-like background - but the 85% figure in JVC specs seems to be about right. Once the music is on, you barely notice that. My previous headphones were in-ear Shure e2c, which blocked out the sound pretty well (I used foam heads). In comparison, JVCs are a very nice improvement. The sound quality is quite good - nice and clean across the range, for various types of sound - music and movies.
I am normally quite sensitive to wearing on- and over-ear headphones, so I was pleased to find that these cans are light and comfortable over time - I tried them on 2 and 3 hour flights and my ears were just as comfortable at the end of use as they were at the beginning. Considering its on-ear design, that is remarkable in my opinion. At the same time, they do reach a nice seal on the ear. The padding on the earpieces and the headband help that a lot. Plus, I believe these are the lightest headphones in the class (vs. QC2-3s, AudioTech). So that helps too.
My only real complaint, and the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is the design of battery placement. To replace the battery you have to take off the ear pad from the right earpiece. I can foresee that being a prime opportunity for something to break, thus creating doubts about the durability over long-term.
To summarize: this is very good pair of noise-cancelling headphones that do the job at least as well as any other headphone out there (particularly Bose QCs which I had a chance to try in the past), but a half or third of the cost of the more expensive ones. My research before buying suggests that $100-150 is the actual reasonable price range to get good NC headphones today. Anything over that makes very little sense and is a waste of money. My only concern is the placement of the battery, where replacement may result in your breaking something off - you have to be careful.
One note: In some reviews there was a mention of an air-popping sensation when NC is on. Amazingly enough, I got to experience that the first time I wore the headphones, but it turned out to be strictly a matter of headphone placement on the ear, the fit. I moved the earpiece a smidgeon back and the effect was gone.
Updated on 11/28/2008: 9 months later, I am still very happy about my purchase. I have had flights where I wore them for more than 3 hours and still no significant discomfort. Which is a first with any of the over-the-ear headphones I have ever had. I am also less concerned about the placement of the battery - I have changed it a few times now, and it appears to be much sturdier than I thought originally.
Updated on 02/10/2014: So it's almost 6 years later. I still have these headphones, they are still working beautifully. The only maintenance I had to do was to replace one of the earpads (got it from JVC's online store), whose edge came unglued after 5 years of medium to medium high use. Still recommend these highly. Bumping them up to 5 stars, for demonstrated durability.
- The claim is that the drivers are 40 mm. In fact, the drivers are approximately 32 mm, i.e., about 1.3 inches. You have to pop off the ear pad to install the battery, and as soon as you do that, you can easily see the driver. It is a familiar driver that has been in common use in various brands of cheap headphones for decades. The diaphragm is clear plastic, most likely mylar, with semi-spiral pleats to accommodate the diaphragm motion. This driver is not large enough to produce appreciable bass in the lower octaves. And a driver that cannot produce strong bass in the lower octaves cannot possibly be effective at noise cancellation in the lower octaves.
- Aside from the inability to cancel noise in the lower octaves, owing to the use of a driver that just isn't large enough, the sound cancellation does not work well at all. I turned on my stereo and let it play through the speakers, and put the headphones on, and switched the noise cancellation on and off. There is no question that there was a difference, but it was only a slight difference, and nowhere near the same as the difference that I have observed in other noise-canceling headphones, including a really cheap pair by Panasonic that I owned several years back. I would rate the noise canceling ability of these headphones as just barely effective at all, and not up to the standard of any good noise canceling headphones.
- JVC makes the claim that these headphones are excellent from the standpoint of passive sound isolation. They brag about a new, patented method for attaching the pads to the headphone, and how this is supposed to improve sound isolation. I struggled to understand what could be better than glue. In fact, if they were awarded a patent, it was for reasons having nothing to do with passive sound isolation. The pad incorporates a stiff plastic plate in the back, that snaps to the headphone via four small clips. When you pull the pad off to install the battery, and then snap the pad back in place, it is apparent that the seal between the back of the pad and the headphone is not a good seal at all. I would estimate that the gap that runs most of the way around is at least 1 mm.
- As with other headphones that I have seen over the years that use the same driver, the sound quality is okay, but nothing special. The first time I saw this driver was on a pair of Koss phones back in the early `80s. Back then it sounded pretty good, but that was in comparison to the common headphones of that era, which typically did not sound particularly good. If you are accustomed to any of the better-sounding headphones that are available nowadays, you probably will not like the sound of these headphones. They are obviously weak in the bass, and there are obvious peaks in the response higher in frequency. Singing voices with which I am very familiar did not sound at all familiar when heard through these headphones, either with the noise canceling on or off. Musical instruments also did not sound natural. I am reasonably certain that this driver is the exact same driver that is used in many other headphones that sell for less than $25.
- The pads are covered with soft vinyl, and do not breathe, and the foam under the pad is memory foam, which although technically is an open-cell foam, does not breathe for intents and purposes. Many inexpensive headphones use a thin cover of soft open-cell foam, and with covers of that variety, I can wear the headphones for an hour or more, even when working out in the gym. I hadn't been wearing these headphones for more than about five minutes before I started to experience discomfort due to the non-breathable vinyl directly against my skin.
- The pads are not comfortable, and there is nothing comfortable about the headphone. Memory foam notwithstanding, the pads just did not conform to the outer contour of my ear. This led to discomfort, with the bulk of the force concentrated in a few spots, and it also prevented a good seal between the pad and my ear. The lack of a good seal was made worse due to the lack of sufficient force. I felt as if the headphones were just barely resting on my ears, and with only slight head movements, I could easily sense that they were not staying in place. I am certain that if I tried to use them in the gym on the treadmill I would constantly be fidgeting with them. Furthermore, the friction in the upper pivot (the pivot that allows the headphones to fold flat) was so excessive as to prevent the headphones from naturally come to a uniform rest on my ears. You have to try to adjust it manually, but it just isn't the same as when the headphones pivot as they come to rest on your ear.
All in all, I would judge the value of these headphones at perhaps $40. If I were looking for a pair of cheap noise-canceling headphones at around that price, then I would consider these phones. But that isn't what I was looking for, and they aren't represented as being that. They are represented as being $100 phones of reasonably good quality. They are not that, not even close. I'm sending them back to Amazon right away, with considerable disappointment, because I still cannot find a good, affordable pair of noise-canceling headphones that do not suffer multiple problems that are obvious and that I find intolerable.
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Sound: No major complaints. A bit pitchy but has good bass. Turning noise cancelling on boosts music vocals and increases the overall volume. Not deal breakers as you can still use these without noise cancelling, and it does help cut through background noise.
Fit: Tires out my ears after a few hours. As they are on-ear, most of the compression force is on the ear itself, but that is how they work.
Durability: The hard carrying case sure helps! After 3 years the (faux?) leather is starting to flake off the pads.
I would definitely recommend.
The case is also very good and holds the headphones, my ipod and spare batteries. Battery life is also very good - you just have to remember to switch off the noise cancelling before putting them away, otherwise when you come to use them again, you may find that you need a new battery. The red light near the on/off switch is a clue!
Sound quality of Bose QC15 is quite clear however JVC HA-NC 250 have better base and far more affordable than it. Hard Case protects them from damage and extends its life during travel. Addition of microphone for phone conversation would make it one of best headphones in the market.
Overall the JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones make a great travel companion for those who demand quality sound. It offers decent sound quality with affordable price.
Update: This is year 2023 and many wireless headphones are out there. But these headphones are still working fine with no issues .