A Headset for both Turboprops and Jets?

[viper548]

Regarding the Bose X, I have heard (heresay of course):

1. They are not very durable.
2. You have little passive protection if the batteries run out.
3. Of course, it is around $1,000 (vs. $600 for the DC)

1. I've had mine less than a year, had a problem and they repaired it and replaced my ear seals. It was out for a couple days.
2. I've been getting 100 hours out of the batteries and passive alone is enough for the CRJ, probably not so for a prop.
3. They have free financing for a year to help with the sticker shock.

 

[BLing]

I broke down last week and ordered the Bose. I should have them tomorrow!!! My non ANR David Clarks were great until I started instructing 5 hrs a day!!!

 

[MauleSkinner]

Any updates with the Clarity Alofts after wearing them for a while?
Have you compared them to the bose?

thanks

500+ hours in a year, 10 hours max in a day...still pretty comfy.

As far as the Bose comparison, there isn't one...wore a Bose today in the Hawker and it SUCKED!

Fly safe!

David

 

[ERfly]

I use the Lightspeed 30-3g, I've had lightspeed for years. The noise cancelling is great, but like others have posted, the durability is lacking. I have to send mine back about once a year. I use them in a Beechjet and King Air and they work great, but they are bulky. I love the Bose, but don't love the price. Has anyone used the new magnesium, "In the ear" lightspeeds? I love the music input feature of the lightspeeds, I use that all the time.

I just bought the Mach 1s. They just arrived today. I won't have a chance to try them until tomorrow. I'll post what I find. So far, though, I'm impressed. They're very lightweight and very comfortable. However, if that's not what you're looking for, I recommend the Sennheiser HMEC-25KAS. Great for turboprops and jets (BE-90, SF-340 and E-145). They do make your ears a little sore after a while and eat batteries. I went with the Mach 1s for the music input.

 

[Alin10123]

500+ hours in a year, 10 hours max in a day...still pretty comfy.

As far as the Bose comparison, there isn't one...wore a Bose today in the Hawker and it SUCKED!

Fly safe!

David

Eeeer... i'm confused. You said that there's no comparison to Bose. But then you went on to say that the Bose sucks?

Can you elaborate a little please?

thanks

 

[MauleSkinner]

Eeeer... i'm confused. You said that there's no comparison to Bose. But then you went on to say that the Bose sucks?

Can you elaborate a little please?

thanks

Bose sucks...Clarities don't...no comparison

 

[Knob]

I've been using the Mach 1's for 2 weeks now-for me, they are the "missing link" headset for the noisy ERJ cockpit. The ear plugs block all wind noise at all speeds, they are comfortable and don't give you helmet hair.

 

[ERfly]

I've been using the Mach 1's for 2 weeks now-for me, they are the "missing link" headset for the noisy ERJ cockpit. The ear plugs block all wind noise at all speeds, they are comfortable and don't give you helmet hair.

Exactly. I used mine for day one of the trip and then used my Telex molded earpiece today and there is no comparison. The Mach 1s are THE headset for the ERJ. They're perfect! The Telexes go back in the bag.