Just got a Bose Headset

[Alin10123]

Hey guys,
I just picked up a Bose headset at the Bose store here.
Anyways... just had a quick question.
When i insert the batteries and turn the ANR on, i will hear a very very quiet yet constant noise, followed by a tad bit of pressure in my ears. The pressure is also constant.

Is this normal? The headset on display did this at the store too.
This is my first ANR headset so i have no idea. Actually, it's my first headset period.


Also, do i need to adjust for mono or stereo? The default is mono.
I have no idea what my aircraft uses. Its an alarus if anyone knows.

thanks

 

[Bluto]

I think the pressure is kind of an auditory illusion (?), the sound the headset generates to cancel noise sounds like an increase in pressure in your ear, even though the pressure hasn't really changed...I think.

 

[Knob]

I've used mine in pistons, TPs, & jets-for me there is nothing better than the Bose. Try them in the aircraft you fly with the engine running before you form an opinion of them. They are designed to cancel out the low frequency (bass) noise of the engine.

 

[BLing]

Mine are going to be at my door step in about an hour. I CANT WAIT!!!

 

[DaveJ]

When I first got mine and turned them on after engine start, it got so quiet that I thought the engine had quit! I then noticed that I could still hear the higher frequency noises produced by the running engine, but the low frequency sounds were just plain gone. Very nice product.

 

[agpilot34]

They are nice, but are they REALLY worth $500 to $600 more than a Telex Stratus or Lightspeed? I'm just asking because I'm in the market for my first ANR headset right now. Been flying with DC H10-60s for several years.

 

[PUNISHER]

agpilot,
I own a pair of TELEX 4105 or 4150, I can't remeber the designation, but they are the model just below the stratus. I've used the Bose several times and also various Lightspeed ANR headsets. I would have to rank the Bose #1, the TELEX #2 and the Lightspeed last in my opinion. The Bose are the best but they definetly are not worth an extra $500. The difference in ANR between the TELEX and the Bose is very subtle. The light weight of the Bose is the only thing I like better. I've been using my TELEX for about 3 years now and have not had a single gripe about them.

 

[GINCHBLASTER]

Those sounds are normal. Turn the anr on before putting the headset on your head and you wont feel or hear those things.

 

[moving2vegas]

They are nice, but are they REALLY worth $500 to $600 more than a Telex Stratus or Lightspeed? I'm just asking because I'm in the market for my first ANR headset right now. Been flying with DC H10-60s for several years.

agpilot- Headsets inc makes a conversion kit to change your std. DC'c to anr. Runs about 170$. I had this exact unit in my headset for 6 years. Works great, affordable, and they will install it if you want. Drawbacks...uses batteries alittle faster than factory units, uses 9v (I prefer AA), and it's heavy. The weight wasn't a big deal with my DC's because I had my 13.4's converted....and they are quite a bit lighter than the -60's. I've been very happy with mine. How do you wear DC's flying AG? Your not wearing a helmet? They also do ANR for helmets, no I don't work for them....just a happy customer.

http://www.headsetsinc.com/anr_upgrade.htmhttp://www.headsetsinc.com/

 

[agpilot34]

Dont fly ag anymore, havent for a few years. I fly pipeline patrol now. I wore an HGU 33 helmet when I was flying Ag. I've seen the conversion you are talking about, but hadnt talked to anyone that had it done. I've seen the helmet conversion also, and if I ever fly ag again, I will have it done to mine. Thanks for the info.