ANC effect on sound signature

The sound signature is described as staying the same across ANC, ambient, and off modes.

ANC was often described as natural or comfortable rather than oppressive, though one review noted that Adaptive Audio can shift the perceived level unexpectedly.

Evidence was mixed: one review said ANC did not hurt the sound, while another noted the performance was not silent and required volume adjustment in noisy travel settings.

Several reviewers report that switching ANC modes changes the tuning, with some hearing bass inflation or tonal shifts that make the sound less consistent.

ANC is effective, but some listeners are sensitive to its pressure effect or tonal influence.