The Philips SHN9500 Active Noise Canceling Headphone runs about $75 and is highly rated by alaScore™ at 81 percent. They are great for traveling and cancel out background noise by as much as 85 percent. This is about as high as you can get when it comes to overall noise cancellation.
The Philips noise canceling SHN9500 is good for travel but is touted as an optimal listening choice in noisy environments in general. Among its other great features is the mute button that lets you switch to listing and talking to others without removing headphones the headphones. It’s a now you hear them, now you don’t kind of situation.
For those who are concerned about the fit, the Philips SHN9500 headphones have super-soft ear cushions have a perfect seal for perfect sound, neodymium drivers that provide premium quality sound, an easy to adjust headband, and a single-sided detachable cable.
The Philips SHN9500 active noise canceling headphones comes with a carrying case that protects your headphones even when you are not using them, a two-pronged adapter for in-flight entertainment system connection and a 3.5 – 6.35 mm adapter that lets you connect to all types of audio devices.
Reviews indicate that the Philips SHN9500 active noise canceling headphones are an excellent buy for the price. They are considered wonderful at blocking out continuous background noise. You can turn the noise cancelling on or off as needed. The ear connectors are comfortable and for long trips, this is a real benefit.
Some people who work at home find them a good solution for dealing with home sounds. They block out ambient noise but you can turn them on and off and be able to talk to your family easily. You can block out family sounds but if your name is called out, you can hear that so it shuts off the world unless you are really, truly really needed. The comfortable earpieces and the adjustable headband make the good for wearing for a long workday.