Hasta La Gadget!

There are so many sounds you might want to block out during a flight. First up is the droning captain’s announcements telling you how high you’re cruising, when you’re going to land, or what the weather will be like when you get there. Next comes babies on board, stewardesses with drink carts, and, of course, engine noise. If someone could just block that out, flying might be a little more bearable.

For fellow travelers who crave silence, Sennheiser introduces the PXC 250-II Travel Headphone. This compact pair builds upon the original PXC 250 with improved NoiseGard technology, which reduces all types of ambient noise. Your music is delivered with high-performing neodymium magnets for a detailed sound with a frequency response from 10 to 21,000 Hertz. An included adapter cable lets them work with in-flight entertainment systems. The $259.95 price tag sounds well worth it for the peace of mind they’ll bring.