Noise Cancelling Earphones

irishjohn

I want to treat myself to a pair of over ear noise cancelling earphones for my regular holiday flights. Anyone able to make a recommendation on what to buy - interested in comfortable fit and effective noise cancellation.

Thank you

abibee

If you have the budget, then Bose are supposed to be the best, I can't vouch for them because I can't afford them!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bose-QuietComfort-Acoustic-Cancelling-headphones-Black/dp/B00M1NEUKK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1418762512&sr=8-4&keywords=bose

missile

I have wasted money on several other cheaper brands before buying Bose. Most John Lewis stores have a selection on display for you to try before you buy.

abibee

For a little bit more, there's the Parrot Zik ones...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parrot-Philippe-Starck-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B0081TH24O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353507056&sr=8-1

As reviewed by the gadget show, clip below...

http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadget/episode-1-noise-cancelling-headphones

hieveryone

As above, the Bose are fab.

tavernman

Surely the OP asked for earphones not very expensive headphones,may be just me though

hieveryone

tavernman wrote: »

Surely the OP asked for earphones not very expensive headphones,may be just me though

As far as I know, from the ones that I have tried, earphones are never going to be truly noise cancelling. Complete over-the-ear coverings are needed.

I didn't see anything in the OP about the cost?

tavernman

hieveryone wrote: »

As far as I know, from the ones that I have tried, earphones are never going to be truly noise cancelling. Complete over-the-ear coverings are needed.

I didn't see anything in the OP about the cost?

Nor did I but I read earphones as earphones , but it is a moneysaving forum. I personally would prefer headphones, but my post was pointing out what the op asked about, sorry if I have overstepped the mark.

hieveryone

tavernman wrote: »

Nor did I but I read earphones as earphones , but it is a moneysaving forum. I personally would prefer headphones, but my post was pointing out what the op asked about, sorry if I have overstepped the mark.

I've bought pair after pair of 'noise cancelling' earphones from cheaper makes and it was not cost-effective as they are actually rubbish!

I guess if the OP realises how much they are, he may choose an alternative, or indeed treat himself

Gloomendoom

I assumed the OP meant headphones as they said "over ear".

I've been using a pair that I got from 7dayshop for the last couple of years. They cost £20 at the time and they work well enough. The price has now doubled though.

7dayshop AERO 7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

The same 'phones are still available for around £20 from other sources under the Brand name "Panther". I bought another pair for my wife a month or so ago because she was so impressed with mine.

buglawton

I once bought a bargain pair of this brand for around £12 once:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Digital-Silence-Analogue-Cancelling-Microphone-Black/dp/B004LY1LJA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418851935&sr=1-1&keywords=digital+silence
They do work, am even able to mow the lawn and hear speech programmes a lot more clearly. On the train they also bring up the clarity a lot. But unless you go way up the budget level, it is never going to be very enjoyable to listen to music in a noisy environment. And maybe not even then.