and safe volume is required for your full enjoyment of your music, books on tape, or just soothing silence.Now you don't have to settle for plain old Bose at their ridiculous prices. Plane Quiet Solitude is not only less expensive, Plane Quiet Solitude is better...more comfortable, better sound and better noise canceling.With a full 18db of active noise canceling performance, plus additional passive noise reduction, the Solitude is the most powerful active noise cancellation headset on the market -- and at a price that cuts the legs out from under industry leaders like Bose, who offer similar, though less capable, products at much higher prices.Solitude offers high-fidelity audio for an enjoyable listening experience, whether you are in-flight, at work, or at home. Featuring gold-plated adapter pins for optimal audio performance, these headphones bring you crystal-clear sound. And with the Solitudes active noise cancellation technology in place, youll hear only the sounds you want to hear, without all the unwanted noise.The Solitude can be used with personal electronics like CD players, iPods, and laptops, or it can be plugged right into the on-board sound system in an airplane (adapter included). The Solitude can also be used alone to cancel irritating ambient sound. Weighing in at just 8 ounces, the Solitude folds up neatly for simple and compact storage and carry. The luxurious carrying case included, even has a space for your ipod.  (less)