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he Shure Aonic 50 headphones are priced to compete with the best
noise-cancelling headphones on the market. Sonically, they deliver a
wonderful audio experience that will appeal to those seeking an
accurate sound signature. When it comes to active noise cancellation (ANC),
however, the headphones are merely good, not great. So while we enjoy the
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Cancelling Headphones 700.
DESIGN
Available in black or brown, the Aonic 50 are handsomely designed circumaural
(over-ear) headphones. The earpads and underside of the headband are
luxuriously cushioned with plush memory foam and lined with a leather-like
material. Stitching on the headband lends a touch of class, and a series of
detents on the headband adjuster above each earcup allows for precise ear-to-
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Shure Aonic 50: Excellent
Audio, Merely Good ANC
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