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.

Headphones Jack	3.5 mm Jack
Model Name	Koss Porta Pro
Connectivity Technology	Wired
Wireless Communication Technology	Bluetooth
Included Components	Headphone
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Material	Plastic
Recommended Uses For Product	Indoor/Outdoor
Compatible Devices	Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones, Televisions
Item Weight	0.4 Pounds
Net Quantity	1.00 Count
Style	On ear
Control Method	Remote
Number of Items	1
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Earpiece Shape	On Ear
Hardware Interface	3.5mm Audio
UPC	719040115079 021299147764 212991477642 021299101384
Supports Bluetooth Technology	Yes
Special Feature	Noise Cancellation
Global Trade Identification Number	00021299147764, 00719040115079, 04007249270429
Manufacturer	PORTA PRO
Model	6303157
Model Year	2011
Product Dimensions	17.3 x 5.08 x 22.7 cm; 181.44 g
Item model number	6303157
Hardware Platform	Smartphone
Special Features	Noise Cancellation
Colour Screen	No
Microphone format	without microphone
Batteries Included	No
Batteries Required	No
Speaker Output Channel Quantity	2
Form Factor	On ear, Over Ear
Does it contain liquid?	No
Includes Rechargeable Battery	No
Includes AC Adapter	No
Country of Origin	USA
Item Weight	181 g

Porta Pro I Prolite Wired On Ear Headphone without Mic (Black)

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