Originally Posted by Shunter
I see you've never tried Bose headsets
Not completely accurate, I'm afraid.
They had a mock-up at the Aero Expo in Wycombe, last year; and the fellow was simulating engine noise from various different airfraft types (SEP, MEP and corporate jet, if I recall correctly). For the short time that I was wearing them, I found the Bose-X to be comfortable and I was impressed with the ability of the headset to eliminate the "background" noise.
However, in all honesty I balked at the price. I dare say that compared to my Flightcom 4DX the Bose-X is more technologically advanced, more likely to prevent future loss-of-hearing from flying usual club aircraft and maybe a little bit more comfortable on longer flights; but the Flightcom 4DX is more cost-effective, as they perform the same job to an acceptable standard at a much reduced price.
Its why I advocate them to students and low-hour PPLs. Learning to fly is expensive enough without factoring in the cost of expensive headsets; but then again it always will be a personal choice.