Bose A20 vs Proflight 2 vs DC Pro X2
11-27-2019 | 04:56 AM
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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.
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.
11-27-2019 | 07:22 AM
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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.
11-27-2019 | 08:20 PM
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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.
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?
11-28-2019 | 09:22 AM
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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.
11-28-2019 | 02:03 PM
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I can see the appeal of the Clarity Aloft, but not at that price. It's just stupidly expensive for a passive headset with no bluetooth. I realize the Proflight has become available only recently, but I can't imagine spending big money for a CA when you can just spend a few hundred more and get the Proflight.
And I'm putting my money where my mouth is. I just bought the Proflight direct from Bose despite them not being in stock at the moment because they're running a black Friday special right now -- they include a pair of QC20s ($250 retail) for free. I already have a set of ANR earbuds, but these will be nice to have on hand.
And I'm putting my money where my mouth is. I just bought the Proflight direct from Bose despite them not being in stock at the moment because they're running a black Friday special right now -- they include a pair of QC20s ($250 retail) for free. I already have a set of ANR earbuds, but these will be nice to have on hand.
11-28-2019 | 06:48 PM
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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.
11-28-2019 | 07:18 PM
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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!
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