My new Bose X headset

[MooneyMitch]

Ok, I'm in a happy airplane mood this morning.  The sun is out here on the Central Coast of CA [not too close to LALA land [ha!] and I'm headed to fly again today.

So, I finally jumped into the high end, or at least high cost headset pool.  I bought a new, well it's a one owner, never used Bose X off of Ebay last night.  I don't know why I'm so excited about it really other than its something fun and new for my airplane activities.

Actually, I have David Clamps that I converted to lightweight's using their lightweight cups, stirrups, new flexible boom, etc.  In the process years ago, I implemented the ANR feature from Headsets Inc. too.  This has been a great headset for me!

In flying with both the Zulu and Bose X, I can say that attenution between the modified DC and the other two are really pretty close, with the high cost headsets having the edge.  I suppose the real factor is the comfort, although I have no complaints about the DC's in their current configuration.

So, maybe I just wanted to say "oh yes, uh, I'm wearing a Bose X" [can't really afford the A20 or a new Zulu2].  Kinda like I like to say "I fly a Mooney".  Gives me a little thrill!!

[MARZ]

Your going to enjoy them for sure.  I have a Bose X and the zulu 2 (used to have 2 Bose until someone figured they wanted one set more than I did and took them.....) 

I was going to replace the Bose with another Bose off ebay but found a set of Zulu 2's for just under 700 and did a impulse buy.

[MooneyMitch]

Thank you Mike.  That is sad that someone (hopefully not a pilot) would take your headset.  I am looking forward to the X.  I thought the X represented the letter X.  I have discovered it means ten.  

Probably use our ANR DC's for passengers at this point.  They really do a great job but having a fancy Bose will be very cool indeed!

[GaryP1007]

I like the "I fly a Mooney" comment....ha ha ha.  Very cool.  I can't say it yet.

[MATTS875]

I had the bose x before and really liked them. Actually I like them better than the new zulu's I have now.Just preference.

[Immelman]

Mitch, I bought a similar 1-owner set of X's (for half the cost of new, barely used) and haven't looked back. Best headset ever. Wear em all day and I'm comfortable, and quiet in the Mooney, admittedly a noisy airplane to be in.

[aviatoreb]

Quote: Mitch

Ok, I'm in a happy airplane mood this morning.  The sun is out here on the Central Coast of CA [not too close to LALA land [ha!] and I'm headed to fly again today.

So, I finally jumped into the high end, or at least high cost headset pool.  I bought a new, well it's a one owner, never used Bose X off of Ebay last night.  I don't know why I'm so excited about it really other than its something fun and new for my airplane activities.

Actually, I have David Clamps that I converted to lightweight's using their lightweight cups, stirrups, new flexible boom, etc.  In the process years ago, I implemented the ANR feature from Headsets Inc. too.  This has been a great headset for me!

In flying with both the Zulu and Bose X, I can say that attenution between the modified DC and the other two are really pretty close, with the high cost headsets having the edge.  I suppose the real factor is the comfort, although I have no complaints about the DC's in their current configuration.

So, maybe I just wanted to say "oh yes, uh, I'm wearing a Bose X" [can't really afford the A20 or a new Zulu2].  Kinda like I like to say "I fly a Mooney".  Gives me a little thrill!!

[jetdriven]

I have over 5,000 hours on a Bose X and our Zulu.2 is much quieter.  Music too.  

[Steve Dawson]

I tried a friends Zulu then another friends A20's and decided on the Bose and am very happy with them.  When in cruise the music sounds great and using the bluetooth I can correspond on the phone easily.

[flyboy0681]

Should have gone for a Halo instead of the old fashion head vise.

[fantom]

Quote: jetdriven

I have over 5,000 hours on a Bose X and our Zulu.2 is much quieter.  

[MooneyMitch]

Ok, received my new Bose X [new, never used, off Ebay] today.  I know they are not as good as Lightspeed or Halo but wow, I love them.  Doesn't take much, really, to make me happy!!

[Shadrach]

Quote: Mitch

Ok, I'm in a happy airplane mood this morning.  The sun is out here on the Central Coast of CA [not too close to LALA land [ha!] and I'm headed to fly again today.

So, I finally jumped into the high end, or at least high cost headset pool.  I bought a new, well it's a one owner, never used Bose X off of Ebay last night.  I don't know why I'm so excited about it really other than its something fun and new for my airplane activities.

Actually, I have David Clamps that I converted to lightweight's using their lightweight cups, stirrups, new flexible boom, etc.  In the process years ago, I implemented the ANR feature from Headsets Inc. too.  This has been a great headset for me!

In flying with both the Zulu and Bose X, I can say that attenution between the modified DC and the other two are really pretty close, with the high cost headsets having the edge.  I suppose the real factor is the comfort, although I have no complaints about the DC's in their current configuration.

So, maybe I just wanted to say "oh yes, uh, I'm wearing a Bose X" [can't really afford the A20 or a new Zulu2].  Kinda like I like to say "I fly a Mooney".  Gives me a little thrill!!

[jetdriven]

Gary, I am a little past TBO but I run camguard in them and all compressions are 60/80. 

Quote: fantom

After 5,000 hours, they need O/H to quiet down.