Will this be a good choice to use for flight travel. I don't want to spend a lot of money on expensive noise cancelling ones. Will this do the job?
195667
I use them to mow the lawn. They work as well as any other noise reducing ear muffs, but won't fit if you have a really big head.
195668
It should cancel out the noise, but they are a bit bulky. If you want to hear voices some others allow those sounds to be heard while filtering the white noise. If you don't care about voices, these are great and very affordable.
195669
They cancel out a chainsaw and a riding mower for me. A flight should be quieted down a lot.
195670
I wear them when riding my mower and when using the leaf blower. Some noise comes through, but I can still hear my music fine. They are bulkier than noise canceling but comfortable. For the price they are worth trying for flight travel. Hope this helps.
2199042
These are not noise-cancelling headphones, which require a microprocessor to analyze the environment and generate a phase-reversed signal to cancel out noise. These are just plain headphones. However, the closed-ear design does mean that they cut out a fair amount of ambient noise. I sometimes put on similar headphones during air travel just to cut down on the noise. These headphones are reasonably good for recording studio use, which is why I bought them. I'd say they cut down ambient noise levels by something like 6-10 dB, which is pretty significant. Compared to the cost of actual noise-cancelling phones, these--or a similar closed ear design--seem like a decent solution for air travel. They do fold up some, and that's helpful for travel.
1293321
On an airplane flight there was a guy snoring a few seats over and I could barely hear his snoring. I was able to sleep without it bothering me.You do need to make sure the fit is secure for the headphones with the proper ear tips and placement in your ear.
2177922
I would not purchase this for that application. This is for pilots only. There are much cheaper Bose noise cancellation headsets. Here is a link to them: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_72_0?fst=as%3Aoff&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abose+noise+cancelling+headphones%2Cp_72%3A2661618011&keywords;=bose+noise+cancelling+headphones&ie;=UTF8&qid;=1431128855&rnid;=2661617011
225207
Yes, it does a good job. I wear it whenever I'm mowing the lawn or traveling by jet aircraft. I am quite satisfied with the noise canceling performance.
1469329
They are not noise cancelling, so if you are looking to eliminate plane background noise, these probably won't do it for you.On the other hand, if you want a portable (fold up set) that you can use to wear that are comfortable, and mask outside noise with your music, these are pretty good headphones.
873490
This headphone is a small one, it can not cover all your ears. If you want to cancel the noise from the plane flights, this is not the one you are looking for.
383543
I strongly advise against the use of these for the purpose you suggested, if your flight is medium to long haul. Like all noise protection devices, these are heavily sprung for the reason of better noise dampening. The pressure on ear would be painful with increased time (>2 hours) . Full rounded cups would be more comfortable (like pilots wear, racing pit crew, airport staff, etc..). Perhaps occupational types are better suited for your needs.
628078
I would not recommend these headphones for longer flights. They do in fact sound great and diminish external noise just by the way they fit. However, they are not Noise Canceling headphones and have no electronic technology that diminshes external noise like the low hum of an airplane's jets. Moreover, the strength of the metal headband and the firmness of the ear cups can cause discomfort on the ears if the headphones are worn for an extended period of time (1.5+ hours). I would recommend that you search for headphones that have high ratings for comfort as well as noise canceling abilities. I would not recommend these headphones for longer flights. They do in fact sound great and diminish external noise just by the way they fit. However, they are not Noise Canceling headphones and have no electronic technology that diminshes external noise like the low hum of an airplane's jets. Moreover, the strength of the metal headband and the firmness of the ear cups can cause discomfort on the ears if the headphones are worn for an extended period of time (1.5+ hours). I would recommend that you search for headphones that have high ratings for comfort as well as noise canceling abilities.
442660
No, they are not noise cancelling. In fact, I've used mine on flights before. While they block the engine noise better than my earbuds, they are far from completely eliminating the engine noise.
785614
The sound leakage based on a person talking normally is not bad sometimes you can't hear them at all and if you do hear people talking, it'll be more like murmur. You can use them on a plane, but I think you need to get a different jack for it. I am not sure about using them in a professional setting because I have never used them in that circumstances before. Overall it's a very good quality headphones for its price. Hope this helps.
453316
The 439's will be fine for either, they are not the loudest headphones but they are clear, comfortable, and great sound for the price. Wear mine mostly when flying on trips, they are not noise canceling but work well for travel.
1363072
Language and terminology can be a factor here. Discriminating ear buds vs. earphones vs. headphones can get tricky. A small "in the ear" device" is unlikely to be as effective in blocking out external sounds as an "over the ear" device. I have both noise cancelling headphones (over the ear) and these Polk earphones. The noise cancellation is comparable in the two devices for what noise cancellation does--by producing a similar opposite sine wave. Thus, regular vibratory or humming noises such as on a plane, in a car, etc. are reduced in similar magnitudes. The over the ear headphones are better at eliminating all ambient environmental sounds, particularly those that are not of the regular, cancellable type wave forms. As for comparison to other similarly priced in the ear devices, someone who owns multiple sets would have to answer that. For prolonged wear, as in a cross-country or overseas flight, over the ear headphones are more comfortable. For short flights, I'll take the in the ear; for overseas, I'll take the over the ear. Individual factors are obviously considerable here.
1089400
You can hear fine. They are NOT noise canceling - you can definitely hear airplane noise. When off the plane they sound much better than the noise canceling ones. Hope that helps.
1199155
Yes. I use the Audio Technica for flying because it eliminates the droning of the engine and reduces the level of passenger conversation by a little bit (I'd guess around 25%). When I'm flying, I don't want to completely eliminate all sound - I want to be able to hear announcements, beverage service, etc... However, at work, my cube is in the middle of a noisy call center. To block most of the noise, I purchased the 3M Peltor X-Series Over-the-Head Earmuffs from Amazon. They are inexpensive (under $30) and they work. The headphones are bulky - they are similar to what you'd see someone wearing on a gun range or directing planes on an airport tarmac. But it's the bulk that enables them to work so well - the headphones provide a thick layer of noise-dampening material over your ears. The headphones all but eliminate normal-volume levels in the work place (you may hear a faint murmuring). Loud noises like laughing and sneezing can be heard, but the sound is very muffled. If you placed inexpensive foam earplugs in your ears and then wore these headphones over your ears, you'd probably be in complete silence.
1695967
I was impressed when I used them on a plane. I can't compare to active nose cancelation headphones, but it blocked a lot more noise than I had expected.
265433
I really like my headphones, but honestly believe that a good set of earplugs would work better. They will work without music playing. I sometimes do this on a plane. They do an excellent job of blanking out the engine drone but I can still hear people talking (albeit at a much reduced volume)