gawguy Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I've been reading the thread where most members are recommending Bose headsets. I don't know much about noise canceling. Do you have to have an audio signal playing to use them, or can you just turn them on and have them cancel jet noise? I would like to watch movies too. Looking online I saw noise canceling headphones that did not seem to have a wire to connect to a device. Are some like that, or was it just the way the photo was composed? My airline has two-prong jacks. I see adapters online, but I want to buy them locally. Is this something Best Buy or Radio Shack would carry. So, bottom line: If I go to Best Buy, I should be able to get Bose cancelling headset that will work with or without audio coming in. And I should be able to get an airline two-prong jack adapter. Yes? (My time before departure is a little short, so I want to shop locally.) Thanks, GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 My experience with Bose products is that it is overpriced, mediocre stuff. Avoid. From the other thread, my recommendation: [color:purple]Then I found my current set in Japan in Akihabara. Audio-Technica ATH-ANC3. Absolutely feckin' brilliant! The noise cancelling works a treat, and they are super sensitive, so volume is never a problem. They come in a nice case, with an extension cord and an airplane adaptor. And a nice feature is a momentary contact button to shut off the sound and noise-cancelling if you need to talk to a hostie on the plane, for example. Should be able to find them for ~US$100. [/color] Review. Cheers, SD PS -- yes, the noise cancelling on the ANC3s works whether plugged into an audio source or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaronTT Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I agree 100% with what SD stated. I bought Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones and they're great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 You don't need an audio signal, but they do need batteries. I left my nice Sennheiser ones on a plane last year and TG lost property sent me someone elses inferior ones. Presumeably their owner has my better ones. Now I have a pair of Panasonic which work ok and are quite comfortable, though you do get sick of wearing them after a few hours. Combined with earplugs they make a big difference which you only really appreciate when you have to take them off.. Bose have a big rep, but are very expensive. I have often thought they should incorporate this technology into the plane seats or cabin walls to make things abit more comfortable for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawguy Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 SuaDum, Barron & Barry, Beautiful! Just what I needed. I will be shopping forthwith. Thanks, Gaw Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamui Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 SuaDum, Barron & Barry, Beautiful! Just what I needed. I will be shopping forthwith. Thanks, Gaw Guy Actually most important is that the in-ear phones fit into your ears. I had several earphones (Sony, Apple, e.g., on ear and in ear) until I found the Shure phones. Nevertheless I am thinking about custom fit sleeves, which are quite expensive unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I agree about Bose, at least the products I have used, and what others have told me of what they have used, though I have not knowledge of the headphones you refer to. I have heard that you can use them without music, but how well they work, I am afraid I cannot answer that question. When I wanted to buy something for jet flights, I settled on the Etymotic Er6i As kamui described his examples, it goes for isolation rather than active noise cancellation. I am happy with how they work on airplanes, the music sounds great. You can hear the quiet parts of the music clearly. Without music they make it quieter, but I have no idea how well they would do that compared to the noise canceling headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Hippie Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 FWITW Costco had a set up for mid $30's Noise canceling or something, adapters for airplanes and a carrying case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawguy Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I agree 100% with what SD stated. I bought Audio Technica ATH-ANC7 headphones and they're great! Okay Geniuses!! It was touch and go. They arrived hours before departure as UPS temporarily lost them. For someone who has never used noise-cancelling this was a miraculous revelation, flying on a 747 and able to hear every word in the movie! Thank you. Love, Gaw Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shygye Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Did you buy it at Amazon so KS got a cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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