Bose headset

[Hovernut]

Boy, talk about how everybody has opinions and posterior orifi. I got a pair of Bose at Sun N Fun. After trying out one of my student's, I decided they were for me. I have the DC ANRs, which worked quite well. I'll still use them as backups and for pax, but for all day every day wearing, I'll take the Bose! I found their ANR worked best out of any other brands I've owned or tried. The only thing is if the batt goes out, you're SOL. Nil passive! I always carry a spare and spongys.

I'm a Bose believer!! At least in piston singles and twins. Hopefully to try them out in the CL-65 as soon as I get out of the deep end of this darned pool. Fall's coming, hope the pool's heated!!

 

[Sarguy]

I have heard Lightspeeds are nice but last time I checked they were NOT TSO'd for the CL-65 and DC is. Bottom line, buy what you feel comfortable with. My DC's feel just fine to me. Of course I spent 22 yrs with a helicopter helmet on!

 

[1900laker]

Haven't heard anyboyd mention this brand yet:

I have Telex Echelon-150's, which a so-called "semi-active" noise cancelling. Not quite as good at cancelling as some of the higher end headsets, but I much preferred them over my old DC 10-13, and also the 10-20 (i think thats the newer passive model). Anyways, the great thing about them is that I got them for about $280 bucks, and consider it a bargain for a "semi" entry into the noise cancelling world. I was very rough on them as well with a couple years of flight instruction and then the BE-1900. Highly recommend for the noise cancelling desiree on a fixed budget!

 

[Mickey]

I've had quite a bit of experience with problems with the Bose. They are way overpriced and they are a step up from junk. They are impressive at first or maybe for the occasional flyer. The sound quality of the mic. is poor and the construction is even worse. Save the money and buy just about any other brand of ANR headsets. I'm really interested in Headsets Inc.'s new set. Has anyone tried them? I think they are under $400.

 

[TAFJonathan]

I've used all generations of Bose headsets and I've had great experiences with every one.

 

[HappyFlying]

I have two buddies with the Bose headsets. They have both had to send them back a couple of times. I have a small head and the Bose will not stay on my head. My DC youth-sized headset was stolen this week and I want to upgrade to the ANRs. The DC rep told me they would be happy to build me an ANR with the youth hardware. I just need to have my local dealer contact him and he'd set it up. With the DCs, you still have a great headset if the batteries die. The Bose stink with only passive noise reduction.
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