As titled really I'v got an 11 hour return flight next month and from reading some reviews open backed headphones aren't going to cut it on a plane. Looking to spend 50-100, must fully cover ears. ta
Boss noise cancellation headphones are the best for long flights, but are far from cheap. http://www.whathifi.com/review/bose-quietcomfort-15 overbudget but the best there are. there is also a logitech on ear set close to your budget adn Boss (I think) has a lower model as well.
I've got a pair of Asus Vulcan ANC's. Whilst, yes, they are a 'Gaming headset' they've served me really well, and I've found the ANC to be really good- I bought them first of all on the knowledge that they might come in handy on the Eurostar, and they really drown out the background noise- The same goes for a 3 hour car trip. Whilst I couldn't attest to their comfort over an 11 hour flight, they've been pretty comfortable for the lengths of time I've worn them for.
Agreed on the Bose, most reviews I read about them when trying to buy a pair of headphones about 6 months ago claimed that they were the best headphones for long flights. If you are likely to be going in long haul flights, you might want to consider investing in a pair. There is also a smaller (and cheaper) set called the QuietComfort 13.
As someone who's tried these on an plane, they aren't gonna cut it on a flight. I would personally go for IEMs like a pair of Shure SE215s or Etymotic HF5. Over ear...gotta admit, Bose still do unsurpassed noise cancelling. The Ultimate Ears 6000 works decently as well.
I've got a pair of the Bose QC15s and I have to say they made the last flights I made to West cost USA far easier to deal with. 14 hours of flying and they remained comfortable. The noise cancellation stuff works really well to counter the droning engines too.
I have got a pair of Bose QuietComfort 15, and they are excellent! The noise cancelling is unbelievably effective. Best travelling partner ever!
Thanks for the replys sadly as much as I may want some I can't justify £250 for the bose however while looking for the bose I'v stumbled on Goldring NS-1000 anybody tried them?
What about the Audio-Technica ANC7b? Not quite up to the spec of the Bose, but not far off. About £120 cheaper or used for just under £100. Lower than that and I'd be looking at headphones that isolate noise passively. I haven't heard the NS-1000, only Goldring's older, open headphones.
