Do these headsets have noise cancelling capability for airplane use when used without music?
1691644
No noise canceling. Just simple, clear sound. The foam ear pads do provide some sound screening.
572483
I use mine while traveling often without any music on. Turn on noise canceling and select a mode to eliminate aircraft noise or motel air conditioning noise without having to listen to music.
1284353
I have used these many times on airplanes. They block out a significant amount of the noise. I put on soft music at a very low volume and sleep soundly...or just turn on the noise cancellation circuitry and block out the constant whoosh of the aircraft flying through the air. I gave a pair to one of my sons who travels a lot and he now swears by them.
1378949
No, the only noise cancellation is what they block out by being sealed in your ears.
580048
These are not *ACTIVE* noise cancelling headphones, but they do a pretty good job of blocking out ambient noise as long as you don't rest your head against the wall of the plane (window seat). [In that case the direct physical sound conduction is noticeable]. I use them on airplanes and I can run my audio volume at half and listen quite comfortably. By comparison, my ear buds require nearly full-blast volume on a plane and the audio still isn't clear.
2152277
Have not used them on a plane. They seem to cancel outside noise pretty well
855270
For airplane use I would buy the noise cancellation ones that cover your entire ear. They are a lot better for clarity and more comfortable.
1397285
These don't have the active noise cancelling but they fit snug and block out the sound. I used them on the plane they worked great. At the gym I don't hear anything but my music.
881371
I don't believe their is "active" noise cancelling. However those plugs are pretty snug in the ear and the sound is pretty loud enough to counteract any outside interference. I've never found noise cancelling effective on a plane anyway because I can still feel the hum of the engines anyway.
1246813
Yes, but must be powered on for them to work. There is no "pass -thru" use without noise cancelling. They work fairly well.
242378
From my experience, these would be about same effectiveness of any passive closed headphones. The noise cancellation is not very effective. I fly frequently with Bose Quietcomfort series headphones which are the best for planes.
355193
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.
1913082
I wore them on airplane sitting next to jets, and let me tell you, it was PHENOMENAL. I barely heard the roar, and it was very comfortable listening to music on LOW volume....So i would say they're noise-canceling.
1076426
Well, they definitely aren't noise cancelling, but in my experience they cancel out enough to make a difference, and would do great on a plane.
676238
I use them on airplanes and to watch movies on Kindle while husband watches football games. Headphones are not noise cancelling, but they work very well. Other small headphones had much poorer sound, especially on airplanes. I agree that for the price they are an outstanding value.
323519
They are terrible for airplane use. I suggest the cheapest noise cancelling headphones you can find for this purpose. My kids could barely hear using an iphone playing a movie on a plane.
1987143
Yes. But whether with or without music, the noise canceling is only a partial reduction in outside noise.