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How Noise-Cancelling Headphones Work

Understand what active noise cancellation does and does not block, so you can choose headphones that actually deliver quiet on flights.

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1 · 3-minute lesson3 min

Recognise which aircraft sounds active noise cancellation will silence and which it will not.

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