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The lower shear forces and more efficient thermal conduction of helium also mean the drive will run cooler and will emit less acoustic noise.
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This makes it easier to scale up the number of disks in the drive while keeping drive power consumption and acoustic noise at acceptable levels (and even lower than the air filled drives).
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The premium X Headphones were engineered with an enhanced acoustic configuration for a high level of noise isolation and exceptional bass response.
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The MDR-XB60EX in-ear headphones were engineered with a unique acoustic design for a high level of noise isolation and exceptional bass response.
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Slow-retention foam is used in the ear pads to create a comfortable fit that also improves passive noise cancellation by creating an acoustic seal.
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The engineers have done a beautiful job with wind and tire noise, opting for big acoustic blankets in the wheel wells, which quelled the roar coming from our test car's 19-inch summer tires.
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Chrysler has also put a significant amount of unit-cost into soundproofing, with acoustic windshield and front-window glass and other noise abatements.
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The QNX Aviage Acoustic Processing Suite is an efficient, modular solution that offers sophisticated echo cancellation and noise reduction for hands-free and speech-recognition systems.
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In April, Plevin agreed to erect an acoustic barrier after consultation with Tameside Council and the Environment Agency, following complaints of excessive noise at the plant.
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Each leather hide is hand-stitched, the seats are slim-lined and scalloped for maximum comfort, and the car uses acoustic glazing, under-floor shields and hidden anti-vibration panels throughout the interior to suppress all unwanted noise.
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