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Noise cancelling headphones

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I'm thinking of buying some for long haul flights, but as I only make 4 a year I don't want to spend ££££s on Bose.

Is it worth buying a set that costs under £50 or would they be a waste of money? Any recommendations please ??

Thanks as always


Linda :T
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  • Knarf44
    Knarf44 Posts: 557 Forumite
    I found the cheapish in-ear Phillips ones I bought for the long-haul flights I do, ineffective. All they seemed to do was mute the noise rather than cancel it out. Maybe it's because I usually request a seat near the wings/engines. In another part of the plane they might be more effective.
  • First the very best are good, but then again in-ear tight fitted buds should be good to.
  • nomoreheroes
    nomoreheroes Posts: 87 Forumite
    edited 29 August 2010 at 10:15PM
    These come highly recommended : !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!/nadgp


    Sorry link will not work. Search for " Sennheiser CX300 II Precision ECO Headphones / Black " on play dot com
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Go to B&Q, get a pair of ear defenders, and, using a regular pair of ear buds, place the ear defenders over the top of them.

    Cheap and cheerful, but not stylish.
  • I wouldn't choose in ear headphones personally. I don't think you'll find better than these:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-PX-200-II-Foldable-Headphone/dp/B002VPDOHS/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1283121929&sr=1-3

    I've got the open version and they're ace.
  • fwor
    fwor Posts: 6,862 Forumite
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    googler wrote: »
    Go to B&Q, get a pair of ear defenders, and, using a regular pair of ear buds, place the ear defenders over the top of them.

    Cheap and cheerful, but not stylish.

    This sounds like a Viz "Top Tip" in the same style as:

    "Prevent crisps cutting your gums and getting caught between
    teeth by steeping them in a bowl of water before eating
    them."
    T.C. Jackson, York.

    I've used Sony in-ear noise cancelling headphones such as these ones,
    and they work really well.



  • This sounds like a Viz "Top Tip" in the same style as:

    "Prevent crisps cutting your gums and getting caught between
    teeth by steeping them in a bowl of water before eating
    them."
    T.C. Jackson, York.

    I've used Sony in-ear noise cancelling headphones such as these ones,
    and they work really well.


    - for blind sods like me ! :beer: fwor
    Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ
  • benylin or see ya gran at that cost pal
  • fwor
    fwor Posts: 6,862 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper

    - for blind sods like me ! :beer: fwor
    Sorry mate, I can't make any sense of the font controls at the moment, so it's all big letters...

    It might make sense tomorrow when I'm sober!
  • ERICS_MUM
    ERICS_MUM Posts: 3,579 Forumite
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    C'mon guys, more sensible suggestions please ! ;)
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