Headphones are Bluetooth only Plane needs plug in Jack headphones. What device do you use?

FrankFalcon

Hi guys

Not sure if this has been asked before but I’ll try, and I’ll try and make it simple. 

On our 10 hour flight there was a screen on the seat back showing films etc. all passengers were given free PLUG IN headphones. To say the sound was rubbish is an understatement. Such a shame because my Bluetooth ONLY Sony headphones were sat in my case doing nothing. Therefore, whilst I know there will be devices to get around this I am after your recommendations. What do you guys use? What do you guys suggest? 

Thanks all

MouldyOldDough

How about a headphone socket to bluetooth adapter ?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=bluetooth+headphone+jack+adapter&ref=nb_sb_noss

There are 100's of them - take your pick

Hoenir

My Sony WH-1000XM Wireless came with a cable and airline socket adapter in the pack. 

MouldyOldDough

Be aware that bluetooth and flights don't necessarily go well together

https://travelinglight.com/can-you-use-bluetooth-on-a-plane/

FrankFalcon

Thanks to those who’ve commented. I’ve had a look and there seems to be loads. Does anybody have any recommendations for specific products to buy or not buy?

MattMattMattUK

MouldyOldDough said:

Be aware that bluetooth and flights don't necessarily go well together

https://travelinglight.com/can-you-use-bluetooth-on-a-plane/

The wireless devices on planes is like the mobile phones in petrol stations thing, not actually based on any science. Aeroplane systems are secure, wired and multiply redundant, equally a mobile phone will not ignite petrol and the rule was put in place without actually thinking and has existed ever since. We have all these silly legacy rules in place, this with no scientific or factual basis should be thrown out. 

Even the link you post to basically says the FAA (and CAA etc), the people who regulate flying and air safety, that there are no issues with this, but that individual airlines might have an issue, although that would be because they had failed to update their policies. 

LightFlare

MattMattMattUK said:

MouldyOldDough said:

Be aware that bluetooth and flights don't necessarily go well together

https://travelinglight.com/can-you-use-bluetooth-on-a-plane/

The wireless devices on planes is like the mobile phones in petrol stations thing, not actually based on any science. Aeroplane systems are secure, wired and multiply redundant, equally a mobile phone will not ignite petrol and the rule was put in place without actually thinking and has existed ever since. We have all these silly legacy rules in place, this with no scientific or factual basis should be thrown out. 

Even the link you post to basically says the FAA (and CAA etc), the people who regulate flying and air safety, that there are no issues with this, but that individual airlines might have an issue, although that would be because they had failed to update their policies. 

Indeed -- anyone remember the days when smoking was allowed on a plane

I have/had a now old set of BOSE noise cancelling inner ear headphones that l used to use on planes . Great thing about those was they were superb at blocking out the constant drone, but had the bonus of being able to hear conversations from a few rows away. Listened to some great one -- better entertainment than the films sometimes

MouldyOldDough

MattMattMattUK said:

MouldyOldDough said:

Be aware that bluetooth and flights don't necessarily go well together

https://travelinglight.com/can-you-use-bluetooth-on-a-plane/

The wireless devices on planes is like the mobile phones in petrol stations thing, not actually based on any science. Aeroplane systems are secure, wired and multiply redundant, equally a mobile phone will not ignite petrol and the rule was put in place without actually thinking and has existed ever since. We have all these silly legacy rules in place, this with no scientific or factual basis should be thrown out. 

Even the link you post to basically says the FAA (and CAA etc), the people who regulate flying and air safety, that there are no issues with this, but that individual airlines might have an issue, although that would be because they had failed to update their policies. 

That's why I used the words "Don't necessarily" !!

outtatune

I've got one of these
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08TQSH636
I've only used it a handful of times but it's worked well so far.
I've had good experiences with other Ugreen stuff in the past.

Undervalued

MattMattMattUK said:

MouldyOldDough said:

Be aware that bluetooth and flights don't necessarily go well together

https://travelinglight.com/can-you-use-bluetooth-on-a-plane/

The wireless devices on planes is like the mobile phones in petrol stations thing, not actually based on any science. Aeroplane systems are secure, wired and multiply redundant, equally a mobile phone will not ignite petrol and the rule was put in place without actually thinking and has existed ever since. We have all these silly legacy rules in place, this with no scientific or factual basis should be thrown out. 

Even the link you post to basically says the FAA (and CAA etc), the people who regulate flying and air safety, that there are no issues with this, but that individual airlines might have an issue, although that would be because they had failed to update their policies. 

That is a bit sweeping and dismissive!

In the early days of mobile phones there were lots of problems with some electronic devices, particularly when a phone was in fairly close proximity. For example, complex burglar alarm systems, which had worked happily for years were sometimes set off by a mobile phone just outside the building. You must have heard the occasional repeated popping sound on a car radio which was caused when the phone switched cells?

Regardless of the intended operating frequency there can be harmonics on other frequencies which, until then, hadn't been screened out as there had been no need.

Certain older "computerised" devices could have memory or settings scrambled by being in close proximity to earlier mobile phones. 

Until detailed testing had been carried out it was surely wise to try and limit the risk (however slight) to aircraft and other critical systems.

400ixl

Most over / on ear headphones that are bluetooth can also be wired which removes the issue altogether.

The wired to bluetooth converters are fine to be used on aircraft and do work, but many report delays which means the lip sync is out which can annoy some people and is not adjustable on the seat back systems.

If the headphones have the connector, better to get a cable to plug them in.