Also looking at the pf2 before the promo ends. Also trading in my bose x for an additional 300 off. Let me know how you like them.

I'm pretty much deciding between the A20 and the PF2. Seems that most people have the series 1 and haven't used the series 2.


Also need to consider what plug I want. I heard that getting a Lemo connector with an adapter is the most flexible, but I haven't found a Airbus/XLR connector to lemo that passes power through.

If you're still considering the A20, then take a close look at the DC Pro-X 2 as you had mentioned originally. Having flown with both: the A20 is complete overkill in the 175 (probably the only place where it makes sense these days is the 737 which is legit loud). The Pro-X takes up much less space in my kit bag, is subjectively more comfortable on long legs, and is $300+ less than Bose with really good support.

Crew Outfitters will have DC sets to try out, but buy directly from DC to get the airline price.

What equipment has LEMO? I'd say get XLR and carry an XLR to Dual Plug adapter for those times you jumpseat on Boeing or whatever.

How much is the airline price, and how does one get it?

From what I've heard LEMO had both the ability to support stereo audio and ship powered ANR. So if I use an adapter to XLR I should theoretically get aircraft power through and if I use a GA plug adapter I should theoretically get stereo audio. So in theory the LEMO connector would allow the most flexibility between airframes.

Only if you get the TSO version (my airline doesn't require TSO). If you get the regular CA, it's still half the cost of a new Bose. I got mine gently used on ebay for around $300, so it was an ever better deal. As for the QC20s, they're great and I've been using them for years.

I have the a20, Works well on deadheads too. No need to carry two headsets.

You wear an aviation headset in the cabin for the Bluetooth? [emoji1787]

I wear it for the ANR and use the Bluetooth to connect to an iPad or phone when DH’ing. I don’t use the Bluetooth ever when I’m on the flight deck. I don’t feel like carrying an additional headset that does the same thing when I have one that I already carry that does the same thing.

I have a Pro X. 747 is very loud, but the frustrating part is when half the pilots I fly with don't like using intercom, so I have to expose one ear just to hear them as we yell at each other, negating having a nice ANR headset!