How comfortable are the QC2 headphones to sleep in (e.g. on an airplane)? Has anyone had experience with the QC2 and a travel neck pillow?
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Use headphones to watch the movie and listen to music, but when you want to sleep use a set of $2 earplugs from your local pharmacy. They are comfortable if you put your head to the side, and they cut out all noise, not just low end wavelengths. From a reluctant gold exec frequent flyer.
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Unfortunately I think it depends on the airline - some still use an odd two prong type of jack. And while these are good headphones for the price, they really are somewhat bass heavy and I don't think they would be ideal for a plane. If you are flying a lot, you seriously may want to consider decent noise cancellation headphones. Using headphones on planes really isn't ideal anyway because people wind up cranking the volume too much and it can damage your hearing. Decent noise cancellation headphones cut out some of the loud droning noise that you hear constantly while in a plane or pretty much any kind of vehicle. Unfortunately I think it depends on the airline - some still use an odd two prong type of jack. And while these are good headphones for the price, they really are somewhat bass heavy and I don't think they would be ideal for a plane. If you are flying a lot, you seriously may want to consider decent noise cancellation headphones. Using headphones on planes really isn't ideal anyway because people wind up cranking the volume too much and it can damage your hearing. Decent noise cancellation headphones cut out some of the loud droning noise that you hear constantly while in a plane or pretty... » Read More Unfortunately I think it depends on the airline - some still use an odd two prong type of jack. And while these are good headphones for the price, they really are somewhat bass heavy and I don't think they would be ideal for a plane. If you are flying a lot, you seriously may want to consider decent noise cancellation headphones. Using headphones on planes really isn't ideal anyway because people wind up cranking the volume too much and it can damage your hearing. Decent noise cancellation headphones cut out some of the loud droning noise that you hear constantly while in a plane or pretty much any kind of vehicle. « Show Less
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If you aren't listening to a media (cd, movie), you will still be able to hear some sound with these headphones on. If you want total silence, I would get noise cancelling. Our daughter never really had a problem with the airplane noise, in fact, it made her naps on the plane longer! :-) good luck!
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I have. Their size is a little tough for long flights, as they slip around on the ear a bit, making it tough to sleep. The sound quality is fine, though. I've never really believed that true Noise-cancelling was all that necessary as long as you have good coverage in an over-ear set.
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I surely wouldn't want to sleep with them on my head all night! As previously stated, they're rather bulky and would make sleeping difficult unless you're flat on your back or sitting in a chair! Also, they don't reduce noise levels enough to make a difference. Sleeping with a feather pillow over your ears would block out more noise!
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Yes!The sound leakage is very noticable. I will return mine (they are also not as comfortable as the QC2)
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The noise isolation is good actually, it's on par with an over the ear headphone. Compared to over the ear headphones these aren't as comfy but it it could vary from ear shapes. The head band is extremely comfy the only place iv'e felt some pressure would be from the cups but i do wear them for hours and i usually keep the fit snug.
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I have both and I used the new 20i last week in the plane. In my opinion QC 15 is better in noise cancelling but I like the 20i to carry around.I used 20i in the bus and in the car with IPHONE listing music and I like it. Quality QC 15 is better in the plane but to carry around I like 20i
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Hey Nick.I purchased these a few weeks ago, and I can tell you these headphones are extremely comfortable.I am a music producer, and It's frequent for me to spend 6+ locked down making music. I can tell you I've worn the HD 558 and after a while, you don't even notice you're wearing them.I highly recommend them.Hope it helps you.Cheers.
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Haven't used them on a flight, but they'd probably be decent though they don't have any type of active noise suppression. While they do come with foam isolation tips, I use Comply isolation tips that seem to provide more privacy - they're another 20 bucks for 3 pair, but worth it IMO.
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I think you get what you pay for. I own a pair of Bose Quietcomfort 15 ($300) and use them for work travel. They sound great and are really comfortable for prolonged periods of time. Much better than the Beats Executive model (also $300). Bought my wife the Sony Noise Canceling Headphones ($150) from Costco and she really likes them but doesn't wear them for long. My kids actually have the Sony MDRZX300 and they sound pretty good. Once you adjust them properly, I think they feel fine. Sorry for the long winded response.
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Mr. Banister ,The only headsets I can vouch for are the Bose QC2's and QC15's. They are the only ones I've installed. I am very happy with the product but you will have to pose the question to the vendor:Rons Electronic Saleshkg8qsnjxkfpwyr@marketplace.amazon.comHTH,Willie
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They are not noise canceling headphones. However with an open air design incorporated into these headphones along with the large cushioned ear cups. They offer a really comfortable fit with not much ear fatigue after several hours of listening. Most ambient noises like talking, the tv, being in the car or out on the street is completely eliminated by the design of the ear cups. I have not used them on a plane yet. But I would assume that the hum of a passenger airline engine would not be much of a factor in disturbing the sound quality eathier. Hope this helps in your decision.
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I am buying them specifically for air travel. They not only block noise, they help with pressure changes during ascending and descending. They fit deep enough that you can wear headphones over them. My daughter (age 11) and I wear them on all our flights specifically for the pressure changes. Our flights average 3 hours and they are very comfortable.
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I own both the QC-15 and the A20. Sound quality from both very similar, however the A20 is better at reducing outside aircraft noise. A microphone adaptor from Ufly Mike allows the QC-15 to be used as an aviation headset.
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I had the QC20s and got dizzy from the pressure. These are much better. Even slept with them on for a few hours to drown out snoring at a retreat.
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I wear glasses and I find the QC15s to be very comfortable. I can't stand having something push on my ears (it actually gets painful after a while) so the "over ear" option was the only way for me to go. Part of it may depend on how well your glasses fit (close to your head) as well.