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Just a thought, make sure whatever brand you go with has the capability to use a wired connection so you can plug them directly into an airplane’s entertainment system. (My Bose do) I have an Ifly wireless bridge that allows me to interface my earbuds to a audio output jack but it is a hassle. If you’re going over the ear, being able to just plug in a wire is much better. “We truly live in a wondrous age of stupid.” - 83v45magna "I think it's important that people understand free speech doesn't mean free from consequences societally or politically or culturally." -Pranjit Kalita, founder and CIO of Birkoa Capital Management | |||
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Last flight we took with individual screens, I was able to BT my headphones to it. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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My son REALLY likes these Sennheiser Momentum 4 BT Wireless Headphones. They have Adaptive Noise Cancelling and are EXTREMELY comfortable! He uses them for gaming, music & travel (including a trip to Europe), and he has nothing but good things to say about them. I've tried them a few times and if I were in the market, these are probably the ones I'd buy. https://us.sennheiser-hearing..../momentum-4-wireless They are currently a 'Limited Time Deal' on Amazon and priced from $222.00 - $279.95 (51-38% off) depending on which color you choose. https://www.amazon.com/Sennhei...-Clear/dp/B0B6GHW1SX ____________________________________________________________ If Some is Good, and More is Better.....then Too Much, is Just Enough !! Trump 47....Making America Great Again! "May Almighty God bless the United States of America" - parabellum 7/26/20 Live Free or Die! | |||
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I have these as well. I can’t imagine it being any better. My favorite use is when I’m on the Kubota Zero Turn Mower for an hour or so. It knock that loud noise right down so I can get lost in my Audible books. I am not BIPOLAR. I don't even like bears. | |||
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Another Bose Quiet Comfort user here, I really like them. I wear hearing aids and can adjust them so that they work perfect with their headphones. ____________________________ NRA Life Member, MGO Annual Member | |||
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I’ve got some time to add some more detail. I’ve been looking for several months to get some top quality over-the-ear headphones that also did a nice job with noise cancelling (not all have noise cancelling). In general, the three best models right now are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, the new Sony 1000XM6 and the brand spanking new Apple AirPods Max 2. Each company has a slightly older Gen 1 model that you can find for substantial discounts (substantial being relative for Apple). I was leaning towards the Bose, even though I am heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, as I find them to be the most comfortable. The Sony gets rave sound reviews but they have a weakness that DQd them for me. The prior Sony model, the XM5, had a plastic hinge on the earpiece that was known to break. The new XM6 replaced the plastic hinge with a metal one but I’ve been reading that they are still breaking and Sony is resisting warranty claims. To me, if you are going to pay well over $400 for some headphones, they had better last. As an aside, my son got a lower Bose model from Costco and they sound great and are very comfortable. So you can save some money and still get a name brand model if you feel more comfortable going that direction but want to save a little. However, if you are just looking for some headphones that work, sound, well and actually have a functional NC system for occasional use, the Q20i or the Q30 are an interesting choice. Which is not how I got mine. The Q20i I just “got” this week, were supposed to be for my son’s Christmas last year. However, my wife decided to get him the Bose at Costco I mentioned and forgot to return the Q20i. Being the frugal squirrel that I am, when I saw them this week, I snagged them. One final thought, the “experts” argue over which of the top three models is best. To me, unless you are a true audiophile, you won’t be able to tell the difference. As such, I would have your wife buy the ones that feel the most comfortable on her head. That being said, if all things are equal, the Sony hinge still bothers me. Let us know what you do. __________________________ | |||
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A follow-up on the Bose options. Are the ear cups/cushions replaceable? MY father-in-law has a pair, and that's his only complaint with them is that the the cushions are breaking down The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Im wearing mine right now  They also travel with me on trips, hotels, I love these things. This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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Yep, there are a number of aftermarket vendors that make them with cool designs as well Link This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we'll be lucky to live through it. -Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Joshua Painter Played by Senator Fred Thompson | |||
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Excellent, thanks. My father-in-law said he couldn't see any feasible method to remove them without breaking anything. Not sure which model he has. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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Woot has several options from Amazon Basics on sale for $9.99 ($25), Beats at $87 and a few others up into the $300 price range. https://www.woot.com/category/...ef=w_cnt_cdet_elec_6 | |||
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Yep - another Soundcore Q20i user here. Best bang for the buck - seriously! Cheers~ | |||
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They are a simple friction fit. Just grab the cushion part of the old ones and pull straight out. The cushions are attached to a oval plastic ring that snaps into the body of the headphones. Kind of like a tire on a wheel in reverse. | |||
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He said his wife wants “over-the-ear headphones”. Q | |||
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100% agree. IMO try out the Bose Ultras gen2 and XM6’s, they each have their merits that only the user preference can determine. I have both and like the Bose for better noise cancellation, the Sony are more comfortable for me and have a better user interface IMO. So depending my use case, long - short flight etc I alternate between the two. I did upgrade to these from the prior generation fwiw. | |||
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Those are in-the-ear ear buds. OP is looking for over-the-ear type. Like with a headband. הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים | |||
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I finally bought my Bose Quiet Comfort headphones around April-May 2025, because I started riding the express bus to/from work, and the noise from the diesel engine of the bus was overpowering my hearing aids BT-ing the music from my iPhone. Once I got the Bose QC phones, the diesel noise was about 95% eliminated. When they switched to an electric bus, there was NO external noise - it was like an isolation booth! I can leave my hearing aids in as well. The battery life is great - I only charged them about every other week or every third week, using them about 2 hours/day 3-4 days/week. They tell you the battery level when you turn them on and the app also shows it. I bought my wife a pair shortly after for travel. I’ve never tried the Beats or any other brand, so this is all I can offer for an opinion. I have several other Bose products, so I was drawn to Bose anyway. I love my Bose QuietComfort over-the-ear headphones! Regards From Sunny Tucson, SigFan NRA Life - IDPA - USCCA - GOA - JPFO - ACLDN - SAF - AZCDL - ASA "Faith isn't believing that God can; it's knowing that He will." (From a sign on a church in Nicholasville, Kentucky) | |||
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Bose. https://www.bose.com/c/headphones/noise-cancelling We have the original Quiet Comforts and they’ve be awesome even when wearing glasses. 90 day trial from Bose. I’ve quit buying stuff like this other than direct as I’ve gotten too many fakes on Amazon. If not direct then a reputable retailer like Costco or B&H Photo. Do not send me to a heaven where there are no dogs. Step Up or Stand Aside: Support the Troops ! Expectations are premeditated disappointments. | |||
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Thanks for all the suggestions, went with the Bose. The Enemy's gate is down. | |||
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