Deaf Passengers / Inflight movies for a long haul flight

[NWgoldelite]

Sorry, I guess curiosity killed the cat.

[Leto]

I guess the deaf learn grammer (sic!) the same way as they learn spelling, by reading and writing, not by speaking. Maybe you should take some of those "spelling" courses.

I learned 3 foreign languages, complete with spelling and grammar, without hearing any natives speaking it. Sure, my pronunciation might be off, but that's irrelevant.

[Jimc_usa]

I learned sign language for the deaf in UK slightly different than US, but I could already read

[merchanb]

Seriously:

Unless you have a total loss, you might want to look into noise cancelling earphones. At least one of them (PlaneQuiet for example) also appears capable of amplifying the sound to an intolerable (to me) level.

Not so seriously:

Flying from Newark to Tokyo on Continental you can enjoy Japanese sub-titles while others listen to the English sound track.

[Jimc_usa]

Originally Posted by merchanb

Seriously:

Unless you have a total loss, you might want to look into noise cancelling earphones. At least one of them (PlaneQuiet for example) also appears capable of amplifying the sound to an intolerable (to me) level.

How much and where from?

[merchanb]

Originally Posted by Jimc_usa

How much and where from?

There are a whole bunch of them, from under $20 to over $600. Do an Internet search for noise canceling headphones/earphones and see who doesn’t offer one. The ones I’ve tried all do what they are supposed to do, more or less, with little discernible difference and the determining factor should be personal preference and the features each offers.

Some people want function . . . my cheap old Timex Data-Link watch gives me world time/alarms/phone numbers/reminders, notes, several optional functions and resets the time when it reloads everything from the database in my computer. Others want to spend money and pay many thousands of dollars for a Rolex that only gives them the time if they set it correctly.

I just returned this week from comparing three noise canceling earphones for function and comfort on my jaunt GUM/NRT/EWR/AMS/WAW/BUD & return.

The cheapest, and simplest to use, was the “Coby” (http://www.cobyusa.com/product/item2...&cat=headphone Fry's $19.99). Light sturdy, simple to use with only an off/on switch in the left earpiece, with about a 6db boost (not a lot.)

Next was the “noisebuster” (http://www.nct-active.com/nbex.htm $39.95). Separate control box with several switches and selectors that I put tape on so they would stay where they should be (For example I had no urge to control the amount of noise cancellation. . . max is fine.) Not very sturdy and broke physically.

My preference, more comfortable on that 14 hour EWR-NRT flight since the ear cushions surround the ear rather then sitting on it, was the “Plane Quiet” (http://www.planequiet.com/ $79.95). A small, separate module with an off/on switch and a slider control did everything I needed. It featured a convertible plug that could be used both for airline audio and most 1/8-inch phone jacks without a separate adaptor. If you mention coupon code MILESLINK there’s a 10% discount. A second pair is 25% off. Plane Quiet comes with a 90-day trial. That having been said, I think there is something wrong with mine since the LED does not light and there is background transistor noise (not noticeable aboard an aircraft) somewhat higher than other units. I prefer it even as it is but I’m going to send it back to have it checked. This was the one I could make intolerably loud if I wanted to.

Did I take along the $259. Bose or an even more expensive TSO’d unit? Nope, and I haven’t ever considered buying a Rolex either.

[Jimc_usa]

Thank you