Post-Black Friday Deal on Able Planet XNC230 Extreme Foldable Noise Canceling Headphones
They’ve been around relatively long – Able Planet Extreme Foldable Noise Canceling Headphones – and we love them. We even have in our archives the older model Able Planet NC500SC and it has not degraded yet as of this writing.

Extend Your Black Friday Buying Spree by Getting Able Planet XNC230 this Saturday-Only Sale Period
Again, the newer model is on sale. This time, you can buy 1 Able Planet XNC230 Extreme Foldable Noise Canceling Headphones & LM1000 Clear Voice LINX Microphone from sellout.woot.com this nice and highly recommended headphone for US$49.99. The shipping cost of $5 applies.
You can choose from 3 neon colors – Red, Pink and Green – when getting yourself Able Planet XNC 230 headphones. Aesthetics-wise, these look cool. It could be more fitting for teenagers but hey, if you love colors, why not?
According to its makers, this headphone has the following features and specs for both the headphone and microphone. Scroll below to find out those stuff:
Headphones Features
Award-Winning Patented LINX AUDIO a Hear the Difference technology
Compact and comfortable package with a folding design for convenient portability
Patented LINX AUDIO technology provides maximum clarity while reducing distortion, filtering unwanted sound, and restricting electromagnetic interference. The result is a natural, immersive sound experience that brings out all of the detail in your music
Adjustable, padded headband provides a snug fit for practically any head size
Thick around-ear cushions provide lasting comfort and natural noise isolation
Active noise canceling technology significantly reduces the impact of unwanted environmental noise and operates on a single AAA battery
Single-sided cable helps to minimize tangles and has an inline volume control for making on-the-fly adjustments
Standard 3.5mm plug with a 1/4” adapter for wide compatibility with consumer and professional audio devices
Soft carrying pouch included for convenient storage and travel
Compatible with iPod Touch 4 and older generation models, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4/3GS, MP3 players and airline audio systems
Design and Engineering Showcase Honors and Best of Innovations Awards at CES International
CTIA Emerging Technology Awards
Headphones Specifications
Type: Around-Ear, Active Noise Canceling
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity: 115dB (NC Off); 121dB (NC On)
Connector: Standard 3.5mm Stereo Mini Plug with 0.25” Adapter
Microphone Features
Award-Winning Patented LINX AUDIO and LINX Microphone technologies for unsurpassed sound quality and speech clarity
Lightweight design converts Able Planet headphones to communication devices compatible with iPhone and other popular cellular, telephone, computer and gaming consoles
In-wire volume control with mute function for easy adjustment to safe listening levels
Push to talk (PTT) button for Hands-free convenience
Reinforced microphone cable resists breakage
Microphone boom swivel and flexes for exact positioning
Detachable design for easy storage
Reliable at temperature and humidity extremes
Compatible with iPhone and other popular cellular, telephone, computer and gaming consoles
Design and Engineering Showcase Honors and Best of Innovations Awards at CES International
CTIA Emerging Technology Awards
Microphone Specifications
High definition small diameter noise canceling microphone provides unsurpassed voice pickup
Adjustable boom arm with foam windscreen and clothing clip
Impedance (1kHz): 32 Ω
Microphone Sensitivity at 1KHz: – 65+/-5dB
Connector: iPhone compatible 3.5mm
For our review, there’s no better accessory for our iPhone 4S (aka iPhone 5 or 5th Generation to some) than Able Planet headphone + microphone. It produces crystal-clear sounds and you’ll get used to it. It’s best used when listening to classical music inside your room or when you’re on the couch meditating.
Category: Audio

