Plane Quiet Headsets
 

I just bought 2 pairs as a wedding present. I was wondering if they're useable on all international and domestic carriers. I don't imagine that they can be used on LCCs, right? Thanks in advance.

We have Plane Quiets and use them wherever you can plug 'em in, as I assume you can do with most nr headsets. Our only other experience is with Maxell Noisebusters. We don't have a Bose Budget. :D

Actually, we sometimes use them unplugged on Embraers with the noise reduction on just to enjoy the sound of (relative) silence.

YOu may need an adapter from the two mono plugs some airplanes still have to the stereo plug, if it didn't come with it. Radio shack sells them, go to

www.radioshack.com, search for product 42-2495, it's six bucks.

Thanks Fredd & cordelli
 

I appreciate your input. I'll get them the adapters too -- as suggested.

Thanks for even including the model number. Does that work on United Y? None of my Sennheiser PCX250 plugs fit.

Ditto: Thanks to cordelli for including product number
 

As I've said before, such helpful people on FT! Thanks

Just to add some input about the Plane Quiet inputs, the set we purchased within the past couple of months (to replace the set I left in my seatback :rolleyes: ) came with the adapters. The earlier ones had other gizmos.

THANKS!!!!!!

FYI, I bought my adapter at one of those InMotion DVD rental kiosks, and it only cost me about $2.50, IIRC.

Do you recommend the Plane Quiets? How do they compare to the Bose? Where do you buy them?

This undoubtedly belongs in the Travel Technology Forum, where you can do a lot of comparison shopping, but in the meantime...

FWIW I like them and it didn't bother me as much recently losing a pair as if I had lost a $300 Bose pair. However, I'm far from an expert and there are a lot of nr headphones on the market.

Our really cheap Maxell Noisebusters probably cut the sound just as well, but the Plane Quiets have the large over-the-ear cups (similar to Bose) that are much more comfortable on overnight flights IMHO.

http://www.protravelgear.com/catalog...te_banner_id=1

I found them originally on the Travel Insider, and you may still get a 5% discount by quoting that when you order:

http://www.thetravelinsider.info/2003/0620.htm

Thanks Fredd
 

Still working great, thanks again fredd

:D :D

The August edition of Travel & Leisure magazine has an article comparing 4 different NC headsets and rated the PQs very comparably to Bose

Received ours a few days ago (with 5% off from travelinsider). Cord has oddly-shaped 1- and 2-plug ends, and PQ supplies a Y-adapter such that an audio source can be shared. I would guess that any other adapter needed (maybe mini-to 1/4" phone or RCA, if desired) could come from Radio Shack.

Not an audiophile by any means (too much Morse in younger days) but sound quality is quite good, and NR/NC seems fine. Can't compare to Bose as they're not in the budget. Will be using them DFW-PVR (on charter 727) next week and will be glad to describe the experience.

Concur with the suggestion to move to Tech forum.

You might find better discounts on other review/sales sites.