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JVC NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones
(Review) - JVC continues to expand its noise canceling headphones with a new pair to its product line, the NC250. While it's not an inexpensive pair by any stretch, comparatively, it seems to be reasonably priced. But we'll get to price points later on.
JVC's NC250 sports a comfortable design with wholesome earcups that do a good job of covering the ears without putting pressure on them. This made wearing them an absolute pleasure and quite enjoyable. Naturally, the earcups are padded for additional support and comfort. The headband was just as comfortable with padded support and a quick slider to adjust the size accordingly. The earcups are dynamic with a pivotal design that moves appropriately for the best possible fit. And of course, the presentation couldn't get any better. JVC, considering it's stealth presence in the industry, has set a solid foundation for upcoming headphones, which is exciting to see. Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphones Review The NC250 requires one AAA battery to activate the noise canceling feature of the unit. Yes, you have the option of turning on/off noise canceling depending on the environment. It's just a matter of sliding the button to activate the feature; this is something we really liked. Majority of the time, we didn't feel the need to turn on the feature, and that preserved battery life and increased its longevity. Also, you could just turn on noise canceling without turning on your music player for an overall quiet atmosphere.
The pair comes with an airplane adapter, one AAA battery, a 1/4-inch adapter, removable cable and a hard-shelled carrying case. Despite the great package, the cable length was disappointing. It's long enough to be comfortable with portable music/media players, but try stretching it longer than that, and you'll be letdown. JVC could've made it longer with a slider to deal with extraneous length, or they could've included an extender.
Audio quality was relatively good with a controlled, full bass, warm lows, striking highs and balanced mids. Volume levels were also well tuned and didn't introduce static even after we pushed them all the way up. Unfortunately, there was some static present regardless of the volume level. We believe it had to do with the actual circuitry in the right earcup. It's not a deal breaker, but if you are not playing music, you will notice it slightly.
For $199.99, the NC250 is fairly expensive, but compared to Bose' QuietComfort 3 at $350, it suddenly look appetizing. Overall, they are a great pair to have that are super comfortable with great audio output and a reasonable price tag compared to high-end noise canceling headphones. Click here to check out the latest prices on JVC's NC250 Headphones!
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