We all know the struggle when it comes to getting comfortable on a plane, from finding the right “spot” on the pillow to getting your music situation taken care of. The thing is though, listening to music on a plane is much different than listening to music anywhere else. Due to the endless rumble of the airplane, the sound takes away a fair amount of bass frequencies, so it can be hard to get fully encapsulated into your music. With all this in mind, these are the best headphones for a plane.
Nothing Too Extreme
On one hand, if you choose headphones that have too much treble and not enough bass, it’ll sound like you’re listening to music inside a tin can. Honestly, with the major plane rumble, we’d be shocked if you heard much of anything.
However, if you think the right response to this is to choose a pair headphones with extra bass, this too isn’t an ideal solution, and here’s why. Even if you may not enjoy the sound of the booming plane engine, it’s still nevertheless a sound that’s going into your ears—and thus you shouldn’t be adding much more bass to your already exhausted eardrums. It’s an annoying thing, but it’s for your own ear safety.
The Right Balance
Therefore, the best headphones you should choose should have a good balance of all the frequencies. A good option are Apple’s Airpods, which have a healthy dose of moth treble and bass. However, there are countless other headphones on the market that have an objectively “flat” response, and they’re great options as well.