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Take our noise-canceling headphones quiz to learn more about the technology behind this cool gadget.Noise-canceling headphones are designed to block ambient noise. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Bose was the first company to introduce noise-canceling headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Amar Bose came up with the idea for noise-canceling headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Sound waves have the same characteristics as water waves. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Amplitude determines the intensity or "loudness" of a sound wave. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Frequency determines the pitch of a sound wave. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Higher frequencies produce higher-pitched notes. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Supra-aural headphones are also referred to as on-ear, open-back or open-air headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Circumaural headphones are also known as around-ear or closed-back headphones. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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Canal-style headphones are often used by musicians who desire superior sound quality. How noise-canceling Headphones Work
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