Mil version of Bose headset

[Vandal]

Well considering I am planning to spend the next few thousand hours in a 130,000 pound vibrator I am gonna try to get a nice ANR headset. The bose has two versions, the civilian 2 prong version as well as a "helicopter" 1 prong version...would that one work with our mil 1 prong plugs?

 

[flogged]

Not sure about the technical compatibility of the headset (you'd want to make sure impedance amongst other things work). But what you may find even more problematic is the limiting affect of AF regulations. I know some guys who laid out good money for ANR headsets back when I was flying tankers. AMC came out soon after and declared ANR headsets not authorized. Not sure the current read, specifically w/the 130. Perhaps someone in that community can speak to it.

 

[integrale]

When I left the Air Force (KC-135) they were issuing Bose headsets. I did not partake because I was leaving and had a sore spot as I was one who used their hard earned money to be told I could not wear one and was forced to wear that vice grip DC. Well times have changed and they are now allowed, at least on the KC-135, the one major complaint is the massively long cord.

 

[Vandal]

Yeah I have seen engineers wearing em so I know we can...as far as getting issued I guess that would depend on my unit. I will have to call Bose I guess.

 

[Foties]

issued Bose

Ask your life support if they issue them. Mine did and they were the 1 prong version. We now have David Clarks for our J model and it is great because they get their power from the Aircraft unlike the Bose needing a battery all the time. See Ya.

 

[pkober]

We have Bose at our unit and they are awesome. After 10 years of wearing the vise like David Clarks it amazing how much more enjoyable a long Herc flight can be. Another good thing about the Bose is that you don't have to wear earplugs, which also helps with fatigue.

The only thing I have found wrong so far is that when you are doing airdrops, ramp or para doors, you get a thumping noise in the background. It seems to bother Navs real bad. For the pilots it seems to happen in both seats.

Peace, out

CLAMBAKE

 

[Pistlpetet]

I personally DO NOT like the Bose ANR headsets. Yes they are light, but they do not cover your ears, they squeeze and press on top of your ears which becomes uncomfortable. I bought a David Clark ANR, Dual Impedance headset, and love it. They cost about $600, and you can use them on both Civil and Military Aircraft. The DC battery pack also only operates once power is applied to your avionics system. That way you do not have to remember to turn your headset on/off. The Bose headset that I was using did not have that option. Maybe the new ones do. The Bose sucks if you have a dead battery, and no spare handy.


My 2

 

[Foties]

Not only that, the Bose will shock you under moist situations like sweat. When we went to the Sand Box, so many guys were complaining of getting shocked while they would sweat in the extreme heats.

 

[JungleJett]

We tried them out a few years ago on our Herks and most liked the DC's better. They are better suited for the Herk community as they are tougher and better built. The Bose are nice and I have used them in the civilian world and they are worth their weight in gold. But in the Herk, David Clarks are the way to go..in my opinion.

 

[rod farva]

What about the C-17? Any recommendations?