Noise cancelling earphones for Long Haul flight

harn.mui on 20/04/2012 - 20:45

Hello,

I'm making a long haul flight for the first time with 2 friends, to London.
I have found overnight flights of 8-9 hrs an absolute torture because I cannot sleep in the seated position, the noise of the aircraft is probably another factor. I swore I would never take an overnight flight again…but here I am…

In prep for my 15hr+ flight (in late Aug & of course its Economy class), what gadgets/items do you think I can get to make my trip a bit more comfortable?

I thought of noise cancelling headphones - can someone suggest a good deal for these?
(and any other suggestions of what to get?)

Thanks alot!

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • warwick108 on 20/04/2012 - 21:01
    +4

    i have owned a pair of bose quietcomfort 15.. and they are absolutely fantastic =)
    they are very comfortable (doesnt clamp your ears) as they are active noise cancelling =)

    • harn.mui on 22/04/2012 - 22:41

      Thanks alot for the recommendation warwick108! =) =)

  • jasonc74 on 20/04/2012 - 21:13
    +5

    Recommend the Bose QC15. Purchase from Amazon and ship to Australia via a reshipper. I used MyUs and they arrived in just over a week.

    • harn.mui on 22/04/2012 - 22:43

      hey jasonc74: thanks heaps for the tips! Greatly appreciated. I've got a MyUs account with my Amex card already set up, which is good too. :) :)

  • plexor on 20/04/2012 - 21:23
    +4

    Another recommendation for the Bose QC15. Excellent.

    • harn.mui on 22/04/2012 - 22:45

      Thanks plexor for posting & advising you also agree with the Bose QC15 :) :)

  • RandomNinja on 20/04/2012 - 22:14
    +2

    If QC15's are outside of your budget, try a pair of the Creative Aurvana X-Fi NC. $99 shipped http://au.store.creative.com/headphones-headsets/aurvana-x-f…

    I've used these on 8+ hour flights many times and they've served me well. Just bring along a pair of earplugs for sleeping as these aren't very comfortable for that purpose

    • harn.mui on 22/04/2012 - 22:46

      Thanks alot RandomNinja!! :)
      Do you know where I can try these in store by any chance? (I'll have to do that with the Bose ones as well) to check they fit well?

  • sparkles on 20/04/2012 - 22:41
    +4

    Haha, for the price of those Bose QC15's you could upgrade to first class LOLOLOL.

    • warwick108 on 20/04/2012 - 23:17

      what the? and you never decided to post this on ozbargain? having the ability to upgrade from economy to first class for roughly 300 dollars is a bargain i say.. please post up details =)
      thanks in advance

      • sparkles on 20/04/2012 - 23:46

        I meant from Sydney to Canberra. :D

        • pspman on 21/04/2012 - 00:12
          +2

          Oh im sorry I forgot the aforementioned flight was from Sydney to Melbourne. My Apolgies

          -end sarcasm-

  • slowcoach on 21/04/2012 - 00:33
    +1

    I have the Aurvana X-Fi and Audio Technica ATH-ANC7b headphones. I quite like the sound on the Aurvana but the build quality isn't great. A piece has fallen off which seems to be a common complaint. They also chew through batteries fairly fast. Uses 2AAA (i think) and they last for maybe 10hrs.

    I much prefer the ATH-ANC7b's. Got them for $US138 delivered from Amazon. Sound is fine, noise cancellation decent, comfortable for many hours wearing. Might be a little sound leakage at higher volume, but I don't like it too loud anyway. There's a fairly bright blue light on the side which perhaps might annoy fellow aeroplane passengers when the lights are off. But, ahem, that's not my problem. 1 AA battery lasts an awfully long time. I seem to recall reading 40hrs. Anyway, no issues to/from Europe.

    I would expect the Bose ones to be better, but i couldn't justify more than twice the price to myself. I'm quite satisfied with the ANC7b's.

    • harn.mui on 22/04/2012 - 22:55

      hey slowcoach, really really appreciate your detailed opinion/report, esp about battery life, build quality, sound quality set against price. Very very helpful. Thanks again! :)

  • mxyzptik on 21/04/2012 - 20:36
    +1

    I'm travelling with my 12yo to London in June … with Air China (might make your economy seem like business class)!

    As well as noise cancelling earphones (QC15 highly recommended + a Sony pair) we are taking:
    iPads & iPhones loaded with fresh movies, music and great radio shows
    + eyemasks http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/63632
    +earplugs
    and my mother-in-law suggested I wear a nappy http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/67674

    !!!

    • harn.mui on 22/04/2012 - 22:58

      hi mxyzptik, thanks heaps for sharing what you're bringing on board (complete with ozbargain deals!!!)
      LOL re: nappy :D

      Hope you all have a great time in London & the flight goes well :)

  • piglet1 on 28/04/2012 - 18:01
    +1

    I am using Logitech Ultimate Ears, pretty good stuff.

    • harn.mui on 28/04/2012 - 20:30

      Thanks piglet1 :) Will check it out too.

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