Headphones

[B92 8NW]

I'm looking to replace a set of Sennheiser HD420 headphones that are at least twenty five years old now for a model with noise cancelling. I've tested a few and settled on another set of Sennheisers that I can buy locally for $310 from an online store. I can get the same ones off Ebay for AU$210 from the US but they come from a lot that have been re-manufactured to new condition by Sennheiser.

I plan on keeping on keeping these for a long time (read another 20 years:D) with a fair bit of flying time. From others experience is it worth the bit more or are manufacturer refurbished items with warranties a pretty good way to save a bit?

For the relatively small difference between I'm inclined to go new, locally.

[flagg]

I've got the Bose QC15's.

They are pricey, but work very very well and don't sound too bad at all. They have that typical Bose sound - sharp and crisp - missing a little mid range and a tad 'cold'.

I have some none NC Sennheiser ones but went the Bose because I got them on special. I prefer the sound of the Bose over the Sennheiser.

Find a shop that has them, try them on for comfort and sound. If you are going to have them for 20 years then $100 extra for some that you will like more is nothing.

Have you used NC headphones before? If not, then DEFIANTLY go to a shop and try them first. They put a bit of pressure on your inner ear which feels like you are flying with a cold - it can either be annoying or extremely uncomfortable. Luckily I seem to be able to deal with it.

[dullbird]

I have a set of bose without noise cancelling and a set of Audio techinca quiet points that does have cancelling

[River]

Bose QC3 many many flight and airports or great service, we worth the price for the sainty

[Tote]

I have a set of Bose QC2 headphones and have done lots of miles wearing them. I find that after about 10 hours they make my ears a little sore as they are over ear stlye ones but the fit is very much a personal thing. Good on the ride on mower as well :D
As a cheap alternative I have a set of Logitech NC headphones that are reasonable quality for the price as well.
Regards,
Tote

[isuzutoo-eh]

Regarding remanufactured items, I think Sennheiser are one of those brands who would not want their name tarnished by inferior products, and once out of the packaging, there is no way to tell if a unit has been remanufactured or not-if they failed prematurely then people would lose loyalty and their reputation lowered. So I would expect the remanufactured items will be as good as new items.

[djhampson]

I bought a set of Bose QC2 for $140 of eBay but the seller has since been removed from eBay.

They were great until I crushed them in my bag going to work one day. I superglued them back together but one of the wires that cross over your head has broken.