Headphones for plane use

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by hamish
This will probably sound thick, but how do you know that the one,s you are buying will fit, when you get on the plane.??
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They use a standard head phone jack so most will fit

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by chrizzy100
Don't you get headphones on planes over from England nowadays.......???
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Yes but they are a bit naff!

[gromit]

I know BA have 1 pin but like Lal said you can use a jack if unsure. Chrizzy yes headphones are provided free on scheduled flights and usually a small charge on charter but they are standard headphones and not the total noise cancelling headphones! Target seemed to have them at the best price......

[andrewmckay5]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Calamity Jane
Do most of the headphones come with an attachment for the two pin conections, we generally fly with Continental and they have two pins heads whereas Virgin have one. I must admit its very rare I get to watch a full film as I am always travelling with children ( always get the short straw ) I think unless you will get the benefits of headphones at home £70 is steep just to use on a flight ( just my opinion for what its worth ) am I coming over as a Scrooge or what ??
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Karen,
our daughter is 2 so i know what you mean but on the trip back I usually find it easier to watch something. Also if i do get the chance to watch a movie i do find the ones provided quite poor.
andrew

[Matt]

The headphone sockets will differ from aircraft to aircraft and not necessarily by airline.

For Example: Virgin have 4 different types of inflight entertainment systems fitted throughout the fleet. Some have the two pin jacks and some only one.

However, when purchasing the headphones you should be able to buy an adaptor changing the jack from a one/two pin to a one/two pin...if you know what I mean[:I]

Matt

[Calamity Jane]

Clear as mud Matt, but I know what you mean

[gromit]

I have just spoken to hubby who is away at the moment, and he says that Dixons at the airport stock these noise cancelling headphones - so look up their website and buy them duty free at the airport before you fly!

[Robert5988]

I have bought a pair of 'Plane Quiet' noise cancellation earphones from USA(do a search)which I have used on a number of trips. On my last couple of trips I compared them on a 'back to back' test with the Bose noise cancellation earphones handed out by American Airlines. Both are the larger 'fit over the whole ear' type and hence a bit bulky.

The Bose were better but not by a huge amount - although I suppose it depends on your hearing - but the Plane Quiet are about a quarter of the price. - They also have multi-way connectors that can be used in any aircraft.

There are a websites that do a comparison of all these headphones.

I use them even when not listening to the audio - just to cut out some of the engine noise.

[LiesaAnna]

DONT FANCY POUNDSHOP ONES THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[Robert5988]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quoteONT FANCY POUNDSHOP ONES THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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