Bose X
 

Anyone know where the best place is to buy a Bose X Headset?

Yep. Unquestionably. Off me. Just $1750 AUD. Guaranteed

Not a bad way to make $255 MM :hmm:

I only charge $1700 and I will throw in FREE POST (conditions apply) :rolleyes: , or if you dont want to go through a middleman, please refer to the website below:

http://store2687.storeserver-2.com/s...m870.inetstore

The lads at concept aviation at BK will sort you out.

CMN :E

Or you could try http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...?transid=cat90 For AUD380.35 plus postage you could have the HME 110 !

What is the story with those things cancelling out audio warnings?

Bloke can't even make a dishonest living here anymore. Obviously the sarcasm was lost on you CMN. Still, if you think I'd be making $255, makes the one I just bought a bargain......:E

Dunno about that CC, don't get too many audio warnings in the chieftain.....:(

G'day Chimbu,

Mine didn't cancel any warnings in the Quadrapuff, but was beautifully quiet. I still use if in the Steroidal 9 but without the ENC. :ok:

Brought mine from Bose in SYD.

Apologies, I was just envious of you owning one! One day I too dream that I will be able to sport a brand spanking new Bose X headset.


I dont see myself buying one for along time anyway, whats the point in spending all that money when im lucky enough to get the radio to work on a good day! :E

CMN :ok:

Mate, I used to think that too. Now that I'm in GA probably forever, I wish I had've got one long ago. Your hearing is worth it, not to mention the clearer radio and less missed calls. Seriously.

Jack, did you manage to get your headset from that site? I couldn't find anywhere to purchase? After having looked at the aforementioned site i'm now tossing up between the Sennheiser HMEC25-KAS and Bose X. If anyone has used one or the other or both, your opinions would be much appreciated! I wasn't going to get the Sennheisers at first because they didn't come with a volume control, but now that the HMEC25-KAS does, i'm just wondering which would be a better buy out of the two?

I haven't got a Bose, but I agree with morning mungrel. If mine stopped working tomorrow, I would by another one from whoever could get it to me the quickest! :ok:

planemad_bk

many threads on this very topic.

I've tried the Senheiser HMEC25 in the aircraft (Bae146) but preferred the Bose. I found the speaker design of the Senheiser uncomfortable as I prefer the whole ear to be encompased, a la DCs etc.

The Senheiser HMEC40 and/or 30 somthing I found far too heavy.

From a set of AA batteries in the Bose I was getting 100ish hours of excellent ENC listening. Individually adjustable ear volume, light (not as light as the HMEC25) & comfortable. :ok:

Robert Elber @ Bose Aust 1800 023 367 (Sidderney)

I personally prefer HMEC 25 to Bose X. I trialled both and settled on HMEC 25 partially because it's light, and partially because I found it more comfortable.

Why don't you try them both out?

Do check but I seem to recall that the advertised price of the Bose X is around the $1450 mark these days.

And I enjoy using my Bose X. The batteries seeem to last about 35-40 hours of life and my ears do enjoy the quiet. It is a lightweight, comfortable unit. I clip the control unit to my pants leg with the clip provided.

The only thing that irks me about the X is that for the price the headset bag is not as good as the el cheapos. I now use a bag that has space for the headset but also has compartments for fuel tester, licence and ASIC and maybe spare batteries.

Mr Bose please take note. The carry bag needs to be improved along the lines above.

What about DC 13.4's?
Where is the cheapest price to buy them? (not e-bay)

For the David Clark's try Hawker pacific aviation (google search for the contact). Price is around $430/450. Cheapest I could find.

The ideal solution is you buy a Bose QC2 and buy the mic adaptation from uflymike.com. This is half the price of the Bose X and allows you to wear the headset when paxing without the mic attachment.

Can't speak highly enough of ENC. You can't put a price on your hearing, but the noise fatigue factor is another matter which is not always obvious.

I have an ENC after-market kit on my DC H10-13.4s; the battery was U/S yesterday, and after a 7.3 hour flight I was absolutely knackered. I do that flight once a week and while tiring, I've never encountered fatigue like it afterwards.

I would love to buy a Bose X if I get a tax refund this year, but this thread is the first I've heard of the Sennheiser, so I'd like to learn more of that. Dogslay, your suggestion is tantalising too, anyone else used uflymike and the QC2's? It's a brilliant idea, just wonder if it's rugged enough for the aviation environment. And how does the passive noise cancellation compare with the X's, because that's half the battle.

Ive got the Dc H10-13.4x, very quiet and rugged.
I have heard others say the ENC, because the way it works, ie equalizing/cancelling the sound with another opposite sound wave, is actually worse for your ears. Any truth to that?:confused:

Australian Flying has an article on ENC headsets in the current edition. Havent had time to read it yet.