saab2000

I fly CRJs and currently use a Sennheiser HMEC-25. It's quite nice, but also getting worn out from 10 years of abuse.

I have thought of getting a new Bose X. Anyone use this? Looking for something that is comfortable and that will really reduce ambient noise. I also like the idea of one that actually encloses my ears as opposed to pressing on them.

Thoughts? Opinions?

BigPropz

workes real good used it in the saab, emb and crj

Cargo Man

I still use green David-Clark and ear plugs. They are payed for. Am I missing something ?

Trogdor

I love the Bose. Wouldn't fly the Beech with anything else.

WIPilot

I really do like the bose, but I wouldnt specificaly buy it to fly a CRJ. I use mine on the CRJ but I pretty much only use it because I have it. I dont even use the ANR.

Now do you do much flying on the side (prop wise?) if so it is definitely worth the $1000ish.

hslightnin

best grand i ever spent on aviation thats for sure

1900luxuryliner

LOL... There's more than a few who do this on the Beech. Perhaps a better option, though: For about $169.00, you can add a ANR system to your David Clarks. It works well, from what I've heard, but you have to feed it a 9V about every 20 hours. Plus, I've heard that if you don't have basic wiring skills, it would not be a good idea to self-install this kit. It's a cheaper option than buying the Bose, however....at least until the cost of 9Vs catches up to you. Here's the site: ANR Kit

Mesabah

I used just about every type of headset imaginable. Two stick out in my mind, the Uflymike with the QC2/15 or the clarity aloft. I use the CA when my hair is long(avoid headset hair) or the Uflymike when my hair is short. The rest of the headsets either are too heavy, too light, don't cancel enough noise, or get to hot or too cold around the ears.

xjsaab

Had the bose for years on the SAAB and CRJ's. I just ordered the Uflymike will let you know how it compares to the Bose X. My complaint about the "avaition" headset is that it is a bit bulky. On some of our 900's we have the box above the captain's seat that houses the Hud projector. The headset will catch on this if you move too much. Also on the battery box is a constant flashing green light that turns red if the battery is dying. Great to know but when you're flying at night the constant flicker will drive you nuts. I put a piece of black electrical tape over it. I've had to send it in to be repaired as well. The arm that hold ear cup wasn't build right. Specifically the one that has wiring on it. It cracks over time. The bose rep wanted to know if I dropped it, I hadn't, he didn't believe me. I've flown with many other pilots who have the same headset and when I told them about this they checked theirs. Sure enough there was a stress fracture crack in theirs, or they've had it break to. I swear the 200 hundred is louder than the 900. I'd still used earplugs with the bose on the SAAB and 200. 900 just the headset.

twebb

I use the Halo (like the clarity aloft) with custom ear molds...feels like you are wearing nothing, and the custom molds won't bother your ears like earplugs may do. Costs about 400 for everything, I don't see why I'd every switch back to an over the ear headset again.