How do these fare on flights in regards to comfort and ambient noise?
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.
355194
They do good on flights, even though they do not have noise cancellation, with music on and a good seal, they block out ambient noise well.
355195
These are extremely comfortable. I often wear my cans for hours at a time with no discomfort. Obviously, these are not noise cancelers but they do fit really well, creating a tight seal which results in cutting down ambient noise by about 25%.
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.
1131450
On a plane, nothing will beat noise-cancelling headphones, unless (like me) you're prone to getting a headache from noise cancellation. That said, the Koss Porta-Pros are very sensitive, meaning they give a lot more volume than many other headphones with the same input. If you're ok with simply cranking it up louder than the jet engines, these can do the job. (One more note -- if you're plugging into the plane's sound system, you need to keep in mind that the signal from the armrest is pretty weak -- but even there, PortaPros will still be louder than most).
1396101
They are good on a plane - the Rolls Royce for comfort, audio and noisecancelling is the Bose.
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.
213469
Not too bad, but of course they're not really designed as noise-cancelling specifically. I wore them on a 14 hour flight from LA to Sydney and it certainly made a difference though.
22997
For me, these are "sit on an airplane and bask in envious glares" headphones... the fit is tight enough and the headband doesn't move much, but depending on use, the sweat might be a deal-breaker. Light stuff should be just fine though.
1469329
They are not noise cancelling, so if you are looking to eliminate plane background noise, these probably won't do it for you.On the other hand, if you want a portable (fold up set) that you can use to wear that are comfortable, and mask outside noise with your music, these are pretty good headphones.
684793
I was comfortable on a 2 hour plane ride with them on. The ear pads are pretty soft, not hard plastic.
2217382
Yes, but they are specifically designed to work in an aircraft and work best at reducing the cabin "roar" frequencies. I could actually hear people talking, movie dialog, etc. all around me BETTER with the noise cancellation on in the cabin, at altitude. They are designed to let you hear your music or audio-book with greater clarity, not suppress all ambient noises. They would not, in my opinion, be a solution for noise cancellation outside of an area where aircraft ambient cabin noise is the primary issue.
1695963
I did use it on airplane and noise isolation was acceptable. It is not the same as active noise cancellation but if you keep volume high enough and use right tips, you should be able to achieve decent isolation
1021191
These are good at cancelling ambient noise such as you may experience in a train, bus or plane. People talking loudly close-by? Not so sure. The audio quality is up to scratch, I would definitely recommend them for music.
1480406
They block out noise well. I used them on a few flights, had a seat near the engines and it did not bother me at all, I could hear the movie from my iPad very well
1381179
Sure, they are over-the-ear headphones. I've used them on a plane and found them fine. They won't beat a good pair of noise canceling headphones, but are decent.
1131448
No. These headphones do not have noise cancelling features and will not make your flight any quieter. What these headphones bring to the table is superb quality in a very light package.
1533398
They do a great job for the price point - you wont find much cheaper. Only complaint is ear cups get uncomfortable after a while but probably work much better on your child's ears. They do a tremendous job of reducing overall plane noise/din, which is critical (speaking as a nervous flyer) to creating a comfrtable vibe. I would also recommend flying Virgin America if possible - they seem to do a better job of creating an overall comfrtable ambience than other airlines - they certainly have put more thought into it.
1921037
I have only used them when flying and they are very effective suppressing the noise and protecting my inner ears. They have dual type of usage for noise control...