red_ryder 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 A friend of mine is looking for cheap headphones (<$100) to use on planes, any recommendations? Ideally closed phones. Is it possible to buy adapters in Singapore so that normal headphones can plug into the airplane seat? If so, where can I get them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acidboy84 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 What are you looking for? Active or passive noise cancelling? The PX200 fits his budget nicely. It's a closed earphone but not too sure how's the isolation as never heard it. For adapter, what airline is he taking. Read somewhere here that some airlines has different jacks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 For adapter, what airline is he taking. Read somewhere here that some airlines has different jacks. It's usually the same 2-pin "F" jacks. How about Beyer DT231? Maybe AA has a special price for the Festive Season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N@Z 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Koss Plugs, you didn't say good sound quality was a criteria, just cheap! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red_ryder 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 For adapter, what airline is he taking. Read somewhere here that some airlines has different jacks. It's usually the same 2-pin "F" jacks. How about Beyer DT231? Maybe AA has a special price for the Festive Season? My friend flies mainly SIA, I think its the 2 pin type. Mackie, where in Singapore can we get an F jack adapter? Would Robert at LHS sell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lekguan 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Sennheiser has an adapter, you can email them to ask. Seriously, why not tell him/her up the budget and get e2c? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbln 0 Report post Posted December 29, 2005 Airplane adaptors can be found in basement of Sim Lim Tower (no brand, lower quality abt $2-3 each) or PK Computer/ Best Denki@ Plaza Singapura (Travel Pac $12 +). If I am not wrong, even Hung might now be carrying some. For completeness, a level attenuator from Shure is useful if IEMs are to be used. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razer 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2006 Seems like Beyer Dynamics is really hot here in SGheadphones....Its sort of like a without fail, every thread has someone recommending a Beyer can sort of affair.... Back to the OT, ditto to the PX200 suggestion. With that price, and your friend wants headphones....The PX200's a pretty good choice. And yeah, like what lekguan had said, its probably good to upz the budget a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiGdUb 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2006 sony xd300? $69 at mustafa shopping center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
[J]-ohn 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2006 Seems like Beyer Dynamics is really hot here in SGheadphones....Its sort of like a without fail, every thread has someone recommending a Beyer can sort of affair.... Back to the OT, ditto to the PX200 suggestion. With that price, and your friend wants headphones....The PX200's a pretty good choice. And yeah, like what lekguan had said, its probably good to upz the budget a little. Although Anything Audio isn't in the forum but there are the usual beyer supporter/s who never fail to miss a recommendation for a good headphone, since i haven't own a beyer yet, that will be one of my new year resolution before Feb. 1) Sennheiser PX-200 - about $95++ 2) AKG K26P - about $79++ ( similar to the PX-200 but more emphasis on the bass section) 3) Sennheiser HD-201 - about $39++ ( more of a standard headphone ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mackie 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2006 Seems like Beyer Dynamics is really hot here in SGheadphones....Its sort of like a without fail, every thread has someone recommending a Beyer can sort of affair.... Looking through my Ammo Dump, seems like only 2 pairs of Senn and one pair of Grado stand out from a larger collection of Beyers. Hence, your would already have an idea what my choice of weapon and experience lies. Just as well cos I listen to a few respectul guys here in regards to Grado, Senn and Audio Technica. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razer 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2006 (edited) Wow....that's 6 beyers in a collection....A few more and you'll be our official beyer dynamics advocate I don't mind being the Audio Technica version of that... Edited January 3, 2006 by razer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmo 0 Report post Posted January 4, 2006 Good observation razer.A good sign for sgheadphone forum, we have a diversed groups of users-AT,beyer, sen,grados, shure, etc-and that's what forum is all about, sharing of info, argue, debate, and ultimately benefiting both members and newbies, and this is how a forum grows.We're no different from other HiFi forums, there is always groups favouring JMLab, Rogers, Harbeth, Dynaudio, KEF, etc, Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites