Coby CV-190 Consumer Headphones

Pros: Inexpensive, carrying case, includes battery and airline adapter.
Cons: Virtually no noise-reduction, no auto-off, no instruction/user manual.

I bought my pair of Coby CV-190 for $19.99 at "Pep Boys" Auto store--having always wanted to own a pair of noise-reduction headphones but not wanting to pay the $$$. Unfortunately, with these headphones, 'you get what you pay for.' I was most ...

Pros: single wire from left side, instead of awkward Y connector
Cons: poor noise cancelling, basic headphone function didn't work

I was attracted to the Coby CV-190 noise reduction headphones by the single wire from the
left side, instead of the Y connection that is often in the way and more easily tangled in storage.

The first thing I noticed when unpacking the...

Pros: Good passive isolation from outside noise. Low Cost.
Cons: Highs are Muffled. Slight hiss when active. Marginal active noise reduction.

I bought the CV-190 because it was on sale for $19.99 and figured it would be worth the gamble since I couldn't test it in the store. I already have a pair of Aiwa HP-CN6s and have them to compare along with my test drive of the BOSE QuietComfort 2 at ...

Pros: Cheap, comfy
Cons: Doesn't significantly reduce outside noise

Bought these for $39.99 at Fry's. Worked OK as basic headphones, comfortable to wear, but didn't cut out much outside noise. I tested them by playing a boombox nearby while trying to listen to a walkman. It cut perhaps 25% of the total outside noise, but that's it.

For what I need, I will get some "ear protection with radio built in" from Wal-Mart for about $40.