question for the Southwest guys

[Kharma Police]

Anyone use David Clark's at SW? Don't be jealous or hate but my DC has gel ear seals and a furry headband.

 

[OldManPilot]

What type headset does the company provide in the a/c.

 

[JMW]

Telex 850 is provided to pilot during new hire training. There is no headsets in airplane except for telex ear spike for backup in sealed bags.

 

[DUBLINFLYER]

You could try going to the Bose shop and ask them what the upgrade cost would be, I know they change older QC 2 (just headphones) for a new model QC15 at $100. Some models had problems and they will replace out of warranty units with new ones and a lower cost. May be worth the try

 

[waveflyer]

Was in the same boat -
Had the 10, needed some work. Will be an Fo, don't commute. Considered fixing up the 10, UFM, then got so many good reviews on the 20 added that in- then I got to use one with Bluetooth for a trip -
Done, sold. $82/month for a year interest free. Own a business and have a young family- that Bluetooth is great for calls while setting up the next flight -and easily the best noise reduction and comfort out of the 3. Cord for music too.
Only drawbacks are it's size and can't use it on DHs.
I sold my 10 for $265- not bad for its age.
UFM - lots love it. Few FOs because of the cord position. In the end the quality just isn't great as it's a rigged up headset- I've heard that lots.
I've never regretted getting the 20 -

 

[j41driver]

+1 on the A20. Best headset out there.

 

[Monster Buck]

Was in the same boat -
Had the 10, needed some work. Will be an Fo, don't commute. Considered fixing up the 10, UFM, then got so many good reviews on the 20 added that in- then I got to use one with Bluetooth for a trip -
Done, sold. $82/month for a year interest free. Own a business and have a young family- that Bluetooth is great for calls while setting up the next flight -and easily the best noise reduction and comfort out of the 3. Cord for music too.
Only drawbacks are it's size and can't use it on DHs.
I sold my 10 for $265- not bad for its age.
UFM - lots love it. Few FOs because of the cord position. In the end the quality just isn't great as it's a rigged up headset- I've heard that lots.
I've never regretted getting the 20 -

you mean the Bose a20's aviation headset correct

 

[waveflyer]

you mean the Bose a20's aviation headset correct

Yeah, I was in shorthand mode on that post.
The Bose a20 is great, esp with the blue tooth option.

 

[canyonblue]

+1 on the A20. Best headset out there.

+2. The Bose A20 is the best.

 

[j41driver]

Per SWAPA Safety email the Bose 15% discount program is available for the A20 again through January.