Bose Headset thoughts?
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While I could care less about connecting a music source to my headset, I see the advantage of the Zulu's interface is to be able to interface a cell phone to the headset.
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I'm sorry, I was basically, playing Chauffeur for two of my pals. I'm off to NY on Saturday where I'll be flyingin an EC135 and a Schweizer around New York.
Maybe we can set up a half way house visit in a couple of weeks. You fly North a bit and I'll fly South.
Joel
I'm sorry, I was basically, playing Chauffeur for two of my pals. I'm off to NY on Saturday where I'll be flyingin an EC135 and a Schweizer around New York.
Maybe we can set up a half way house visit in a couple of weeks. You fly North a bit and I'll fly South.
Joel
Bluetooth for Bose X?
Pandalet may shortly have a solution for Bose X users who want to integrate mobile phones via Bluetooth...
We're all waiting with baited breath Pandalet (no pressure)!
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We're all waiting with baited breath Pandalet (no pressure)!
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Joel - i was only pulling your bits! A meeting in the middle is an excellent idea; I'll PM you, or the whole world will know about our affair 
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PS Also look forward to hearing about your NY trip - I'm out there again 5 weeks and would love a spin in an EC135
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PS Also look forward to hearing about your NY trip - I'm out there again 5 weeks and would love a spin in an EC135
My only complaint is that the flashing green light is a bit bright in a small cockpit at night. I now stick a bit of tape or something over it when night flying.
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a solution for Bose X users who want to integrate mobile phones via Bluetooth...
Said by Aviation Consumer to work flawlessly.
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Don't ever buy a Bose!!!
Bose quality control is patchy at best, none existent at worst. In my company about 50% of the guys with Bose regretted forking out 1500USD for a light weight heap!
After many dramas I returned mine to Bose and they admitted it was not up to standard and replaced it, but the replacement was rubbish as well!!!
I replaced it with the clarity aloft and it was great great!!!! very good!!!
DON"T EVER BUY A BOSE!!!!
After many dramas I returned mine to Bose and they admitted it was not up to standard and replaced it, but the replacement was rubbish as well!!!I replaced it with the clarity aloft and it was great great!!!! very good!!!
DON"T EVER BUY A BOSE!!!!
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I've had a Bose headset for just over three years and I have never had an issue. The only thing I have replaced is the ear muffs due to flying in hot weather in Florida and they get sweaty. The material started to break down. It was my fault because I should have cleaned them more regularly. This happened after a year or so and I was flying around 5 days a week for at least 4 hours a day.
I love them. I have tried on the lightspeed ones and they are nice too. I prefer the Bose ones though. The bluelink attchment looks pretty cool but it does add a lot of extra expense. I think I may invest though.
Asian rotor hunter; why were they so bad? What type of operations does your company do? Maybe you just got a bad batch!!!
I love them. I have tried on the lightspeed ones and they are nice too. I prefer the Bose ones though. The bluelink attchment looks pretty cool but it does add a lot of extra expense. I think I may invest though.
Asian rotor hunter; why were they so bad? What type of operations does your company do? Maybe you just got a bad batch!!!
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Bose rocks I use Bose in a longranger and they are fantastic. 
I used to use Peltor, but since i am now on Bose, would never consider going back to Peltor. Only slight disadvantage is the amount of AA batteries i go thru! I only get a cuple of days out of a set.
I use Bose in a longranger and they are fantastic. I used to use Peltor, but since i am now on Bose, would never consider going back to Peltor. Only slight disadvantage is the amount of AA batteries i go thru! I only get a cuple of days out of a set.
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Operational Tips for Bose headset
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I am using Bose headsets for more than a four years. Just an operational tip. Do not store headsets in a common way, with insides of earcups facing together. Try to turn both earcups to face each other opposit. The reason is, that whan you do it, the foam cushion remains much more elastic for longer time.
I am using Bose headsets for more than a four years. Just an operational tip. Do not store headsets in a common way, with insides of earcups facing together. Try to turn both earcups to face each other opposit. The reason is, that whan you do it, the foam cushion remains much more elastic for longer time.
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Buying Bose
We bought ours from Aircraft Spruce while in the USA , cheap local shipping.
Also: Replacement Headband cushion only $20
And Replacement Earseals only $20 also.
Only seems to be Europe where we get robbed for the spares
Also: Replacement Headband cushion only $20
And Replacement Earseals only $20 also.
Only seems to be Europe where we get robbed for the spares
helicrazi originally asked about the Bose for GA use, but I'd be very cautious about using it (or buying with the intention of using) for any 'heavy' airwork. The passive noise attenuation is very low, and the ability of the ANR (ENR?) to cope with doors off ops is woeful.
Bose headset lead wanted.
If anyone has a single plug (helicopter) low impedance cable for a Bose X headset then please pm me. I currently have a six pin lead (lemo) on mine which is designed to fit aircraft supplying the power and therefore no requirement for a battery pack.
Alternatively if anyone needs my lead then let me know.
Thanks,
J.
Alternatively if anyone needs my lead then let me know.
Thanks,
J.
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Sliverback, if you think the DC's are comfortable, you must drive spikes with your forehead. Many years ago I purchased a Telex ANR 4000 which I used when flying turboprops like the Metroliner. I found it quite comfortable and effective. I tried a co-worker's Bose and found no appreciable difference in noise reduction. Plus the Telex was about 1/3 the price of the Bose. Used this headset until early last year for both FW and Helicopter flight. After trying the Telex Heli XT headset I upgraded to the XT and the ANR 4000 is now a backup headset. The XT was designed for helicopter operations. It is quite comfortable. You can plug your phone or ipod into the unit. While I don't do so when I have passengers, on long VFR cross countries, the ipod makes the trip go much faster. You have a multi power source. Rechargeable batteries with a recharging unit, regular AA batteries and a cigar lighter plug. Plus it is much less expensive then the Bose, less than half.
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I will add, that although the Bose X is very comfortable and its ANR works well, I agree with John that its passive noise reduction is zero and it is not very durable. Mine failed 3 times in 5 years.
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Pandalet may shortly have a solution for Bose X users who want to integrate mobile phones via Bluetooth...
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