Just a thought, unless you know you’ll only fly the bus the rest of your career, probably better off getting the two plug and the adapter.

 

I’m a long time CA user, too, and mine are finally starting to fray on the cords to the ear plugs. I will probably give the Bose a serious look. Can’t beat a free trial. If they don’t work, I’ll stick with a new CA set.

 

Looks like they’re available with the Airbus connector. The generic description of the Airbus connector is “5 pin XLR” and the notes on the Bose website mention that this is one of the available options.

To test the theory, I pretended like I was going to buy one and was able to select the 5 pin plug as an option at Checkout.

 

I went with a Telex 5x5pro with custom ear molds, and couldn't be happier. Total cost including molds for both ears is less than the CA pro. does take some getting used to, but once you do, you don't even notice

 

Send them in front for a refurb. Sent mine in last year and for $150 they fixed everything up. Small price to pay for a headset that’s 10 yrs old and still works fine.

 

Tried it on today, very conformable and the noise cancelling is impressive during the demo. It has 3 levels of ANC, and you can double tap either ear/headphone and it will disable the ANC so you can hear like normal. Didn't feel like anything was on my head. On the 320 since its not too loud I'll stick to company headset but if I'm on anything louder (73) in the future I'll definitely get one.

 

Very nice. I tried to buy one over the phone today, but they said it wasn't available for purchase until the 2nd or 3rd week of May.

 

From the Bose website:

How many different versions and configurations are available for the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset?

Customers can configure their Bose ProFlight Aviation Headsets in many different ways. In addition, customers have their choice of connector configurations with each module. Designed for use in both civilian and military aircraft, the ProFlight offers all of the most common plug configurations:

Dual G/A plug (PJ 068 and ¼ inch Stereo): With this option, the headset is connected to the aircraft’s intercom via a dual plug and is not powered by the aircraft. Two AA alkaline batteries provide a minimum of 45 hours of operation while flying. This configuration is the most common version purchased by pilots.

XLR 5 Pin: Often called the Airbus plug, this configuration is a mono connection to the aircraft and, depending on the installation, may be powered by the aircraft. When disconnected, the flexible power feature lets the headset switch seamlessly from aircraft power to battery power so users experience no interruption when the headset is plugged into or unplugged from a source of power.

XLR 7 Pin: The latest ARINC defined standard pin connection, which provides for binaural audio, aircraft power as well as separate grounded audio, microphone and EMI/EMF shields. Although not in wide use yet, it is being adopted by the airline industry as a new standard plug type.

6-pin connector wired to the aircraft (LEMO): With this option, the headset is connected to the aircraft via a six-pin connector and is powered directly from the aircraft. Two AA alkaline batteries can also provide pilots with a new level of flexibility. When disconnected, the flexible power feature switches the headset seamlessly from aircraft power to battery power so users experience no interruption when the headset is plugged into or unplugged from the aircraft.*

*Adapters are available from Bose to convert a 6-pin connector to either a dual G/A plug or a U174 for additional connection flexibility.





Excellent point. Wonder how many Virgin pilots thought they'd be retiring at an Airbus-only airline.

 

Any reports from users out there?

 

Went on sale from Bose on 7/17 and I put an order in(5pin XLR option). I'm crossing my fingers and really hoping it's worth it for the ANC, much lighter weight and slimmer profile. I've had the Bose A20 for the past 6yrs and although the ANC is superb and it's very comfortable, it gets heavy and the clamp force is noticeable after ~ 4/5hrs. I wouldn't ever go back to any other over-the-ear type but for the Airbus, I've been told the A20 is a little overkill, hence pulling the trigger on the ProFlight. STBY for a Pirep in a few days.