NXTGeneration (Next Generation) active noise cancelling gives consumers a new level of control over their listening experience. Harman’s noise cancelling technology actively reduces noise so it doesn’t interfere with your listening experience. However, we recognize that in certain environments, you need to have greater awareness of your surroundings and don’t want to be fully isolated from important sounds– whether it is on a city street, in the office or while commuting. Harman’s adjustable ambient aware technology gives the user the ability to bring in the sounds around them and fully adjust the balance between how loud the outside sounds are