hallie Posted June 20, 2004 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2004 In preparing for our cruise I would like to buy some noise canceling earphones for the long plane ride. Does anyone have any suggestions other than the Bose product? I'm anxiously awaiting our papers. Getting near the 30 day mark. Hallie - HAL Westerdam - Western Europe/Mediterranean Constellation - Baltic Sea 8/02 Royal Princess - British Isles 8/00 Sea Princess - Alaska 6/99 Grand Princess - Med 5/98 Royal Princess - Panama Canal 3/95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodree Posted June 20, 2004 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2004 There are several varieties of hearing suppressors available from the shooting sports stores. I have never used them on a flight,but they do a good job of cancelling out noise on the shooting range. Think maybe I`ll try it next time. Bonus---- I you are ever hijacked,you won`t hear the shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted June 20, 2004 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2004 Try [url="http://www.magellans.com"]www.magellans.com[/url] they have all sorts of travel gadgets. Westerdam Eastern Caribbean 12/12/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYteacher Posted June 20, 2004 #4 Share Posted June 20, 2004 I have another suggestion. The noise suppression foam things that you actually stick in your ears work really well and might be more comfortable in the long run. My husband thinks they feel funny in his ears but I find they help a lot (if someone next to you is snoring for example). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasl Posted June 20, 2004 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2004 You will find lots of info on the subject at [url="http://www.thetravelinsider.com,"]www.thetravelinsider.com,[/url] go to heading "roadwarrior"and you're on your way. Happy sailings. jasl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anorak33 Posted June 21, 2004 #6 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I am so sorry that you have not got the answer to the question you asked - however go to here: [url="http://www.surprise.com/likes_dislikes/peace/noise_canceling_headphones.cfm"]http://www.surprise.com/likes_dislikes/peace/noise_canceling_headphones.cfm[/url] I have been considering the same products myself and know the difference beteween noise cancelling headphones and bits of foam to stick in your ears. Statendam QE2 (x2) Regal Princess Golden Princess Royal Princess Big Red Boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted June 21, 2004 #7 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Having read many discussions on this subject on other message boards, the consensus seems to be that the Bose QuietComfort headphones are the best overall performers. The downsides are that they are expensive, they are bulky to carry although the new model (QuietComfort 2) is significantly better than the original model, and because they are big on the ears you can't always sleep comfortably with them on because they'll press against something when your head falls to one side, and much of the noise reduction effect is lost. I have a pair of the original Bose headphones which are brilliant when I use them. But for most of my long flights, sleep is more important than headphones, so I take foam earplugs for that instead. ____________________________________________________________ Jewel of the Seas 1-3 May 2004 - see [url="http://messages.cruisecritic.com/2/OpenTopic?q=Y&s=927093444&a=tpc&m=904107102&f=069097554"]my review here[/url], and [url="http://community.webshots.com/album/140741580OdzpCX"]my photos here[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasl Posted June 21, 2004 #8 Share Posted June 21, 2004 The link I gave you does not seem to work when I click on it. Just type in the travel insider dot com and you should get to it. You will find several (believe seven) of such devices reviewed along with cost of each one. This is quite an extensive article on the subject. Good luck. jasl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted June 21, 2004 #9 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Another great item for long flights is an eye mask. 'Vegas Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 21, 2004 #10 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I 'think' it was Consumer Reports that had a review/test of this type of headphones. Some of the more compact/less $$ models did quite nicely. Try looking at the back issues at your local library if it isn't in the current issue. Good Luck - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted June 22, 2004 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I agree with Vegas Jim, the eyemask is a must in my opinion. We always have long flights to Europe of over 25-30 hours and the mask is invaluable. At least I can sleep with that on my eyes as we always have a couple of night flights both going and returning. The noise and drone of the plane doesn't seem to worry me at all. I also take a quarter of a sleeping tablet to help me along. Good luck with what you buy. Jennie The next cruise is always the best! 3RD OCTOBER, 2004 PRINSENDAM [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=228b22&cdt=2004;10;03;17;0;00&timezone=GMT+0100[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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