Qantas Business Class Headphones

[GlennWL]

I am about to make a couple of long haul International Business class flights on an Airbus 330-300. Are the headphones provided by Qantas noise-cancelling and/or any good ? My concern is that I can only get a seat in row 3 and would be horrified if passengers were in row 1 with a baby.
If I was to BYO headphones any recommendations ?
Thank you

 

[lovestotravel]

Just get a set of Bose

 

[BAM1748]

They are noise cancelling, if you’re only buying them for one trip use the ones offered. Unless you’re a music producer used to studio sound they’ll be fine.

 

[SeatBackForward]

The Qantas offering in J are noise cancelling - the third pin on the connector provides the additional power to run the noise cancelling.

They are noise cancelling, if you’re only buying them for one trip use the ones offered. Unless you’re a music producer used to studio sound they’ll be fine.

Well they are ok...any of the popular branded NC headphones WILL be better. And I agree that if you're only doing the one or two flights its not worth it. But if you end up doing more, a decent pair of NC headphones are, I reckon, the best travel investment to make, and work equally in any cabin on the plane!

note to OP, NC is not going to stop the screams of a baby, but will definitely dampen it down. NC works best against regular constant noise, you still hear when crockery hits the floor, or someone slams the overhead bin closed, albeit dampened down.

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

I used to carry a proper noise cancelling but now I can’t be bothered taking up that room. I’ve done multiple Asian routes and it’s fine using QF provided including red eyes. I carry AirPods for phone in case entertainment isn’t working and they’re equally as good.

 

[RnD]

Most of the NC headphones sounds pretty average when connected to the inflight entertainment. I carry my own for my devices but still use theirs for their system and they are ok.

 

[RooFlyer]

I used to carry a proper noise cancelling but now I can’t be bothered taking up that room. I’ve done multiple Asian routes and it’s fine using QF provided including red eyes. I carry AirPods for phone in case entertainment isn’t working and they’re equally as good.

Exactly what I do, except on carriers other than Qantas

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

If you have room then why not but I can’t be bothered as I’m always on the move and usually maxing out HLO weight. I always test their headphones as soon as I sit down and if it’s working I find they do the job reasonably well and if not get them to reset earlier than later.

 

[ronlon]

If your only need for the headphones is to watch/listen to Qantas's in flight entertainment they will suffice. If you wish to use your own device then take your own headphones such as Sony or Bose wireless.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Well, sometimes you don't fly in J, and noise cancelling headphones are the thing that has the best "make journey pleasant" result, other than having the row to yourself!

 

[wannabeinvestmentbanker]

Well, sometimes you don't fly in J,

Heaven forbid …unless its F in which case my comments stil stand

 

[SeatBackForward]

Heaven forbid

Yes I was second thinking that post, it is a question about Business Class specifically I suppose.

 

[hachoo]

Sony XM4/5s or Bose QC45s are the most popular choices. Both usually around $3-$400.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I have used an older version of these for some years. They are excellent.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (Black)

Sporting such features as SONY have created another winner. Grab a bargain on one today at JB Hi-Fi

www.jbhifi.com.au

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[SeatBackForward]

A thread about NC headphones wouldn't be complete with a reference to using Bluetooth adapters instead of wired headphones. This is is the adapter (link to US Amazon) I've been using lately. Has worked well, and being able to re-charge while it's plugged in and being used has been good on the long hauls:

 

[FrustratedQP]

A thread about NC headphones wouldn't be complete with a reference to using Bluetooth adapters instead of wired headphones. This is is the adapter (link to US Amazon) I've been using lately. Has worked well, and being able to re-charge while it's plugged in and being used has been good on the long hauls:

Haha, thanks for that, just bought two.

 

[NM]

Sony XM4/5s or Bose QC45s are the most popular choices. Both usually around $3-$400.

As a pricing guie, I paid $284.05 for Bose QC45 about 2 weeks ago (Amazon AU).

 

[hachoo]

As a pricing guide, I paid $284.05 for Bose QC45 about 2 weeks ago (Amazon AU).

Prime day sales ^^
XM4s can be had for around $300 as well when sales come around or the refurbished versions from eBay (reports are they are very brand new anyway).

 

[stm1sydney]

I always use my own Bose QC20 earphones. Compact and light for HLO.

NC is quite good, not as good as over-ear headphones though. Advantage is that you can sleep with them in, and the NC turned on. The NC battery lasts for 10 hours or so. And they are wired so you can still use them as earphones even when the battery is flat (but no NC obviously).

 

[NM]

Prime day sales ^^

Yes, indeed.