I want to use earphones on a plane, where the noise is very loud and regular headphones are inadequate. Will these be better?

As other respondents have said, these are not the type of earphones that will block airplane noise. And there's another reason, they may not be a good choice for use on an airplane: there is some some sound leakage out of the 'phones, which may annoy people next to you, especially if you crank up your listening volume trying to drown out the airplane noise. A good pair of in-ear phones work for me. Koss has a few models that you may want to consider. With Koss, you can be sure you'll get good sound, good value, and an unbeatable warranty.

Do these go over the top of your head or around the back? I am looking for something that goes around the back...open to suggestions. Thanks!

They go over top of the head, but they are very lightweight and comfortable. I switched to these from some sony behind the head phones... I dont mind the change at all.

Does this come with the lifetime warranty?

They do, but depending on the model, shipping can be prohibitive. If you had a pair any cheaper than the porta pro's, it would not be worth it to send in for warranty. They charge $9 for return shipping and handling, plus whatever it costs you to ship the item to koss. You're looking at roughly $18 to ship this $40 pair of headphones in for warranty. Something like the sportapro's or the ktx1pro's would not be worth sending in.

Does it come with volume control? if not, what should i get if needed?

You also can buy a Koss VC20 volume control for under $10, which is a simple volume control that can clip onto your pocket or belt, if you like, and also serves as an extension cord. The KTCs have built-in remote as well as volume controls on the cord itself and are designed primarily for use with iPads, iPods, and iPhones. Hope that helps.

Noise Control	None
Headphones Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Model Name	Koss Porta Pro
Connectivity Technology	wired usb
Wireless Communication Technology	Bluetooth
Included Components	Protective Case
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Material	Plastic
Compatible Devices	Android, IOS
Control Type	Volume Control
Cable Feature	The ultra portable on-ear headphones Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable secure fit The ultimate active headphones with a collapsible headband design for protective storage Dynamic element for extended frequency response Oxygen-free copper voice coils deliver deep bass and signal clarity Includes a convenient carrying case for protective storage Limited Lifetime Warranty
Item Weight	186 g
Net Quantity	1 Count
Style	On-Ear Headphone
Control Method	Remote
Number of Items	1
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Carrying Case Color	black
Earpiece Shape	On Ear
Hardware Interface	3.5mm Audio
UPC	021299193990
Supports Bluetooth Technology	Yes
Special Feature	Noise Cancellation
Global Trade Identification Number	00021299193990
Manufacturer	Koss, Ske_audiotech
Model	Porta Pro Black
Product Dimensions	14.22 x 6.35 x 18.29 cm; 185.97 g
Batteries	2 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Item model number	Porta Pro Black
Hardware Platform	Smartphone
Special Features	Noise Cancellation
Microphone format	with microphone
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Cable feature	The ultra portable on-ear headphones Comfort Zone setting on temporal pad for comfortable secure fit The ultimate active headphones with a collapsible headband design for protective storage Dynamic element for extended frequency response Oxygen-free copper voice coils deliver deep bass and signal clarity Includes a convenient carrying case for protective storage Limited Lifetime Warranty
Form Factor	On ear
Manufacturer	Koss

Porta Pro Wired On Ear Wired Headphones with Mic (Black)

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