wijnandsj t1_j9nzw3h wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:49 AM

Microphonics, the noise via the cable, is very common.

If you block your ear canals then chewing will sound, different, that i snormal.

If you want something small and portable but not blocking your canals you can try something like https://www.fiio.com/em5

And some people don't like ANC, that's quite well known.

DreamShiftThing OP t1_j9o0acz wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:55 AM

Thanks to you too for that brand. I seriously couldn't find this on my own.

About the ANC... I know some people "don't like" it, but I was literally lying down shivering for an hour after a single moment of ANC and still confused as to why. Wish I could figure that out.

wijnandsj t1_j9o2415 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 10:21 AM

maybe it affected your inner ear? I know people report itching, pressure, headaches and even motion sickness

https://elemental.medium.com/noise-canceling-headphones-make-some-people-sick-453e81a96352

MinKDucK t1_j9rla4r wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:33 AM

My sony XB900 anc is horrible too. Barely cancels any noise and it hurts my head so much I have to cycle through the comedically loud voice announcer to turn them off everytime I use the headphones.