Just turn on a radio or tv and switch on the ANC. If working properly the sound will fade into the background considerably.

I appreciate the response, however, what I am really curious about is usable lifespan of the headphones ( 1year-2 years?) using them with nothing enabled, and using them with battery chewing options enabled. Would overall life drop by 1/3-1/2, since you would be re-charging the case much more often?

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I had the sound fading from the right side. Got a new cable from Logitech, Back in business.

I get the same thing.

Many thanks to imackler for the help! 

Really? I am going to try that right now. Thanks for the tip!