Table 1

Passive and active noise reduction effects dB(A) inside of on-ear headsets from 75 dB pink noise outside (for frequency response see figures 1 and 3). Reduction of 10 dB(A) means reduction of perceived noise to the half level

ModelNoise reduction (dB(A))
PassiveActive
DT-297-PV8
DT-797-PV17
Custom One Pro16
HMEC 26-21421
Quiet Comfort 151733