Originally Posted by
soay
I've got
Bose X and
Clarity Aloft headsets and find the latter more comfortable, with the sound quality at least as good. However, their earplugs are a bit fiddly to fit, so I wouldn't recommend them for sharing between passengers. For that purpose, I've just bought a
DC X11 headset, which is the same weight as the Bose X, but squeezes my skull even less, and is much cheaper. It also operates in stereo, with a separate jack for an MP3 player.
I reckon that the Bose X is overrated, and its main appeal is its looks.
Soay, these Clarity Aloft look interesting. Been looking for something like that for a while. Did you get yours from the US or are there any European dealers ? (not a problem for the purchase, rather easier to deal with if a warranty issue arises). What type a/c do you use them in ? I mainly fly 172RGs which are, ahem, not the quietest type around
PS: are they comfy (and do they stay in) on long flights? Many of mine are in the 3-5 hr range, hence my wish to get away from the 'clamp-your-head-in-a-torture-instrument' styles