Active Noise Control (ANC) employs secondary sound sources to generate anti-noise that destructively interferes with unwanted sound, reducing overall acoustic energy in targeted zones. Core strategies ...

Toyota’s Crown Hybrid gets brownie points for good gas mileage, but it’s apparently a troublemaker in the motor noise department. Instead of merely adding insulation to the bulkhead, Toyota engineered ...

The most obvious way to get rid of ambient noise is to employ some form of passive or active noise cancellation (ANC). The type of ANC we’re familiar with today was coined in 1989 by Dr. Amar Bose ...

Recently, hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) have become increasingly popular. Because vibrations and noise caused by electric motors have a complex spectrum, they cause discomfort to the driver while ...

The world’s first active noise-cancelling helmet bluetooth system for a range of helmets is now available for order with delivery expected later this year. Developed by DAAL Noise Control Systems in ...

In some cases, the sounds our vehicles make are welcome, such as the roar of a big V8 or the sound of a turbo spinning away under the hood. Not all car-related noises are as entertaining, however, and ...

There are usually two factors that can either make or break your music listening experience — sound quality and isolation. The former mostly depends on the size of the drivers, frequency response, ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a future where the fabric of your curtains, wallpaper, or even clothing could actively cancel out disruptive outside noises – creating quiet spaces in busy homes, offices, ...

Taylor worked with AP from 2018 to 2025, most recently as Google Editor. Almost every pair of good wireless headphones and the best wireless earbuds come with active noise cancellation (ANC). That's a ...