# Active Noise Cancelling Explained: How It Works

> Beyond playing your music even louder, how do modern earbuds and headphones actively cancel out the noises of the environment surrounding you?

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1580860/active-noise-cancelling-explained-how-it-works/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6787fc25e843c36d657f0f8a)
- **Published:** 2025-01-15
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #headphones #airpods #earbuds #active #cancelling #explained #noise #works
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