Haven't really shopped for headphones since HP890's.
Looking for recommendations to reduce inflight noise
Thanks
EDIT: Also headphones for kids to use with the Switch
Best Noise Cancelling Headphones for Long Haul Flight + Headphones for Kids to Use with The Switch
Orgazmo on 12/04/2019 - 10:43
Last edited 12/04/2019 - 10:56
Last edited 12/04/2019 - 10:56
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Only if you use a single source. Bose wins all otherwise.
QC35 on special for ~350 AUD is a bargain that you shouldn't go past.
Couldn't see any active deals. Link please?
Sorry, I wasn't saying that is a current deal, but you'll see them about once every month or so, between 378 and 330 AUD is the bargain zone, with 330 being the lowest I've seen them.
Or $250 from the shopmonk eBay daily specials a few years ago :)
I wouldn't pay more than 330, and 315 or less is the new bargain zone
Interesting username.
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I've tried a few and have preferred the Parrot Zik over others when considering price and quality. Bose were superior to others but also very expensive.
Bose QC25. I suggest these over the QC35 because they are the wired ones so you don't have to worry about charging them mid-flight. You do need a battery (AAA I think) for the noise cancelling to work so take a pack of those with you.
Seriously, you put these on and the world goes quiet.
QC35s have a battery life of 20 hours, pretty sure there aren't any commercial flights that are longer than that
But there are plenty of folks who are travelling straight through to Europe or other destinations that require connections. By the time you include time before leaving Oz, stopover in Asia/Dubai, time to get to your end destination, etc., etc., you will easily be talking 20+ hours.
But no, you are quite correct, you will not be in the air for more than 20 hours. Thank you for clarifying.
QC35 also comes with an extension so you can used them plugged as well to plug into the airline audio slots.
Also charge them when you leave your seat and you will be fine without charging at stop overs too.
I’ve had QC25s for a few years. They are great for noise canceling.. makes a flight much more pleasant. (23 odd hours plus layover to NY).
- The AAA battery lasts about 20 hours or so as well, so always keep a stash.
- I had one issue (known with this model) that one side drops out, and Bose changed them over under warranty.
- doesn’t play that nicely with a neck pillow on long haul so can get a bit uncomfortable after a while but assume they all do.
Saving up for the Bluetooth ones. Heard good things about the new Sony’s as well.
Bose QC35s like 95% of business travellers, or Sony WH1000MX3s like the remaining 5%.
Um.. my daughter has a two pairs of bose quiet comforts (both the in ear and over ear ones). As a person sitting next to them, they are loud and annoying and you can hear what the person with the headphones on is hearing.
The batteries needed replacement on them is constatly annoying too.
They have a noise cancelling headphone product at aldi at the moment, I would go and buy a set if I was you and just try them out. You can always return them if you don't like them. Much cheaper.
Tell your daughter to lower the volume, she is ruining her hearing.
Sennheiser PXC 550, it's smaller than the Bose QC or Sony so better form fitting for kids.
If you visit JB Hifi, you will get to try on a variety of noise cancelling headphones at the demo stations (incl. the Bose and Sony's).
If you want to remain on the budget side of things, the Bose QC25 is a wired-only noise cancelling headphone that does a very good job of NC. Downside - it's wired only and won't do bluetooth, but there are special 'attachments' that you can buy that turns it into a bluetooth headphone.
Then there's the Sony WH-CH700n however it's noise cancelling is inferior to Bose, but it does cost half the price.
Bose QC35's arguably the best at NC but they also cost the most. It's also very comfortable with a lot of padding on the ears (much softer feeling compared to Sony WH-700N).
Thanks for the info everyone!
I have never used my own headphones with inflight entertainment. Which adapter is best?
They come with an adapter. Or if you're like me and lost your adapter, the airline supplied headsets have an adapter built in (Qantas at least did this). Some airlines don't use the two-prong plug anymore either.
Bose QC35's dont come with the adapter anymore, i had to borrow a mate's
The bose adapter attenuates signal (somehow) so the cabin crew announcements dont blow your ears. They are a little fragile but work well and you can buy easily online.
I joined OzBargain to find some noise cancelling headsets for exactly the same reason. From what I've read I think I'm just going to head down to JB..
I bought some Sony H900n because I didn't want to pay the price of the QC35s or 1000MX3.
Reviews are very good, and they have most of the features of their more expensive big brother. I have been very happy with them.
$248 (maybe $10 less for first purchase) at Addicted to Audio https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/collections/headphones/produc…
You were like less 2/3 the price of qc35. Seems weird.
I use in-ear earphones myself - i just like the comfort and the way you can sleep with them in on a flight.
I love my Bose QC20s but just after they ran out of warranty the wires themselves started breaking down. I vowed never again would I buy another pair of Bose. Recently upgrade my work headphone to the Jabra evolve 75e. Love them - battery is fantastic - 2 days for a 40 odd minute charge. Sound quality is great (I’m no audiophile) and noise cancelling - while not as good as the Bose - they are very close and they feel quite similar to wear. Not sure if I would part with my own money to buy a pair (mine are supplied by work) but I will certainly be taking them with me for my next trip.
I also recently bought my husband a pair of Taotronics ANC Bluetooth headphones and feel that for the price - they are amazing. No, they are not as good with noise cancelling as the Bose - but they are pretty darn good and for the money - the small difference i think will go un-noticed.
At the price of you pay for Bose, push them for a replacement if it's just out of warranty. My QC35's (mk 1) headphone input was busted 2 months out of warranty but after some pushing on my part, got a free replacement.
This may start a war similar to iPhone vs Android.
Bose QC35 seems to be the most popular model. Other brands are probably decent too though.