 |  | IN-FLIGHT AUDIO | | Speed of Sound |  |   If 10,000 Biters avoid chucking one pair of headphones, we'll avert the weight of 10 flight attendants in landfill waste. |  |  Can't hear at 600 mph? Have no fear - just take along your own headphones and/or get an in-flight audio adapter so you won't have to buy (and later chuck) the 'phones airlines offer onboard. Sound good? | | |  - Making (sound) waves for the planet. Given that there are almost 30,000 commercial flights each day in the United States, headphone waste (plus its packaging) adds up - even if the airline takes them back and refurbishes them for a future flight.
- Fast savings. Though they're usually free on international flights, on most domestic ones headphones can cost up to $5 a pop; adapters cost as little as $3 and it's a one-time purchase.
- Breaking the cruddy 'phones barrier. Use your own - not just the low-budget sets they have onboard.
 Mike brings his own headphones first and foremost because he can't stand the uncomfy, cheapo sets they have on most flights.
 - Bring your own earphones - airlines are increasingly updating their audio systems to get rid of old-school, two-pronged headphone plugs.
- If you want guaranteed in-flight audio, bring an adapter (see options below).
- Brookstone Headphone Accessory Kit - has three different adapters, so pretty much all your bases are covered ($15).
- Maxell Airline Adapter - two-pronged adapter that fits into most in-flight entertainment systems ($3).
- If you forgot yours at home and gotta spring for the ones they offer, keep them and try to remember to bring 'em next time you fly.
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