Headset
 

I'm thinking about buying either a Bose or a Zulu for use in the CRJ-200... anyone have any insights? Here's why I'm considering each

Zulu: I like the added features (bluetooth, music plug-in with comm fadeing) and the fact that the ear pieces fold flat and would fit in a flight case better
My question is how is the quality of the headset? (i.e. fit/comfort/sound quality/ANR)

Bose: I've tried the bose and know I love the comfort and ANR but it lacks the extra features and also it does not fold flat.

I would love to hear input from someone who has used both or either... thanks

Bose QC2 with the UflyMike adapter. Best headset money can buy. Folds flat, amazing headphones for DH's, fits really well in the flight kit. Half the cost of the Aviation X. www.uflymike.com

Bose X for a CRJ? Two words: Over kill. Try a Telex 850. The ANR on the Bose (or any ANR headset for that matter) is most effective canceling noise at lower frequencies (ie. the drone of a prop). The noise in the front of a CRJ is predominately wind noise which is a much higher frequency. I see guys wearing the Bose in CRJs sometimes, but personally, I think it's a big waste of money.

Your flying a crj-200 save your money you might be out of a job soon enough.

most of the guys with the Telex end up wearing ear plugs

Agreed and the Telex is TSO'd.

you are seriously considering a headset because of music plug-in? Grow up! you are at work. You really can go 10 hours without your music. Listen to it all you want at the hotel, but when you are working, pay attention! I have my music playing non-sop once I get to my room, but never have I once considered it a good idea to listen while at the business end of a passenger plane. And what the he-- do you need bluetooth for in a headset? At no time when your duties necessitate a headset should you be handling phone calls.

The QC-2 combo works great. Having the Ipod connection is fantastic when commuting.

The Telex 850 is great. Don't get the 750. That's the one you see people wearing ear plugs with. 8LatRb also brings up a good point. The TSO approval will keep you out of trouble should a headset nazi start roaming through your gear.

...Amen to that. #1...SAFETY FIRST! Have you forgotten that, now that you are a RJ jockey?

Telex 850 work perfectly fine. I have used mine in the CRJ jumpseats plenty of times, and that is all you really need. Plus they cost roughly half as much as any of those above headsets. Save your money...