best noise cancelling headphones for airplane

Which noise cancelling headset is perfect for flying and public transport?

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I am not a fan of their overall sound (scooped mids) but any of the Bose headphones with ANC are really solid and comfortable. Still great sounding but i prefer open back headphones everytime Answer from TsarPladimirVutin on reddit.com

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July 29, 2024 -

Price range: 100-200 euro

Source: android phone/usbc/airplane/

Isolation: I need good noise cancellation, the type that cancels out talking people and crying children (very sound sensitive).

Public usage: yes. In an airplane and train and bus.

Preferred type of headphone: I don't have a strong preference, as long as it sits well and feels comfortable. Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are the worst for me.

Tonal balance: good bass, medium mids, bit higher high. Preferably a good allrounder

Past headphones: I currently have the galaxy buds pro 2 but the noise cancellation is very bad and the earbuds are not comfortable, constantly falling out of my ears, even with other tips.

Preferred music: Hiphop, techno, lofi, jazz.

Location: Europe

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I am not a fan of their overall sound (scooped mids) but any of the Bose headphones with ANC are really solid and comfortable. Still great sounding but i prefer open back headphones everytime

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Arguably, some of the best ANC headphones come from Bose and Sony, but those flagships tend to be expensive. At your specific price range with preference for comfort and bass, I think the Sony ULT WEAR is the best one for you. It is an extension of the Sony's "EXTRA BASS" line, and it has a good emphasis on the bass, but if the bass is too much for you, the ULT button can be adjusted using the EQ settings in the app to enhance the mids or highs to your liking. The earpads are actually thick and large so I find it comfortable, and this is coming from someone who has a relatively large head. On top of that, the ANC is only 2nd to the XM5s in Sony's line-up. They have 2 mics vs XM5's 8, but it is in-line with the listed price range, and it still does a good job of blocking out voices and droning sounds of buses and airplanes for what it is. It's basically got the same design language and the build quality of the XM5, so I was thoroughly impressed with it, although definitely give it a test to see if you like the sound signature since I know it's not for everyone. Let me know if you have any questions on it. p.s. I've also owned a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro (1 not 2) and they constantly fell out so I know how uncomfortable those are.. lol.

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