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Old 25th Aug 2017, 21:03
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bose a20 discount?

I am thinking about buying a set of Bose A20 with bluetooth.

any recommendations about where to purchase them from?
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Old 26th Aug 2017, 08:01
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I'm not sure how they get away with it, but Bose don't seem to allow their resellers to compete on prices. AOPA Members can purchase pilot supplies through Pooleys and receive a 5% discount on eligible products, but I don't know if that includes Bose.
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Old 26th Aug 2017, 08:28
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USA. And put them in your flight bag. Saves Duty and VAT 😈
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Old 26th Aug 2017, 09:10
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In my experience the only weekend of the year to get a discount in the UK is AeroExpo. All the usual suspects have stands there and always have show specials on Bose and Lightspeed. Visit the different stands and then play them off against each other.
UK customs might catch you coming back from the USA, then your saving will turn into an increase. They know how valuable these things are and buying one will inevitably put you over your allowance.
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Just thought, those same suppliers should all be at Sywell for the LAA Rally.
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Old 29th Aug 2017, 14:55
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Every now and again they do an offer where you get a "free" speaker. I got mine with a free soundtouch speaker and then sold that for £150. Does that count as a discount?!
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Old 29th Aug 2017, 20:51
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Why buy a Bose headset anyway? They are in my view incredibly overpriced; for instance the most expensive wireless, Bluetooth equipped stereo noise cancelling headphones they make for home use are about £320 including VAT. Add a bit for the wiring and plugs, plus a mike and boom and I can't see a real value price of much more than £450.
I have flown with DC headsets in my aircraft for 40+ years, they never break, work as advertised and if you need parts they are readily available. And I haven't gone deaf (yet).
Too many companies seem to think the aviation market is not price sensitive. Think of how many litres of avgas a couple of Bose cost you compared to DC's!
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Old 29th Aug 2017, 21:31
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Every now and again they do an offer where you get a "free" speaker. I got mine with a free soundtouch speaker and then sold that for £150. Does that count as a discount?!
yes that would count. I phoned them today but there are no promotions on at the minute.

the Pooleys discount doesn't work on Bose stuff.

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Why buy a Bose headset anyway? They are in my view incredibly overpriced; for instance the most expensive wireless, Bluetooth equipped stereo noise cancelling headphones they make for home use are about £320 including VAT. Add a bit for the wiring and plugs, plus a mike and boom and I can't see a real value price of much more than £450.
I have flown with DC headsets in my aircraft for 40+ years, they never break, work as advertised and if you need parts they are readily available. And I haven't gone deaf (yet).
Too many companies seem to think the aviation market is not price sensitive. Think of how many litres of avgas a couple of Bose cost you compared to DC's!
yeah. thats a difficult pill to swallow. I can't see what the difference would be as well.

I am kind of going off the idea, especially as they have been out for a while and put be due for an upgrade?
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Old 30th Aug 2017, 13:28
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You've only got one set of ears, spares for those are really hard to obtain. I would advise you to find a shop or club where you can try some headsets before making a decision. I use DCs with ANR but would consider getting a Bose headset when this one gives up the ghost (don't hold your breath). I've you're spending a lot of time in cockpits, invest in ANR, it really helps. And Bose does have a lot of experience in this field...
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I got hold of a set of a20's!!!!

look forward to testing them on Monday.
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Old 6th Sep 2017, 21:31
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Bose a20

Try the Lightspeed Zulu. I was lucky enough to have been given a set as a present and since then the Bose sits in my flight bag
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