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Seaslap8 10-24-2008 03:47 PM

[quote=kansas;482459]I fly with a standard Bose X.

I borrowed a buddy's QC3/UFM setup the other day and was unimpressed.


Unimpressed or peaved you spent a grand for yours?

⌐ AV8OR WANNABE 10-24-2008 10:10 PM


Originally Posted by rightrudder (Post 485035)
Unless I am talking with the other pilot, I leave my intercom hotmike off. I'm sure the other person doesn't want to hear me breathe, sneeze, etc. It's just common courtesy. That takes care of the issue of mic noise.

RJs have hot mikes - Boeings do not (...or some do but even then it's not a procedure to use them, not sure why?)

So a Bose X headset filters out "too much" noise - in this case it filters out the other guy/gal talking. That's why QC2 + Uflymike is so popular with SWA pilots and other Boeing drivers - it lets you protect your hearing AND you can still hear the other person.

Foxtrot03 11-10-2008 05:51 PM

QC2 setup and GA
 
Was thinking about getting the qc2/uflymike for general aviation purposes any one tried that out or have any feedback before i drop $400.:confused:

Riverside 11-10-2008 09:08 PM

Looks like they have the new TSO approved headset on their website, only $300 bucks.

fokkersauras 04-27-2009 03:38 PM

I use one every day in the CRJ 700 and use it in a cherokee archer on weekends. I love this headset, not because of the ANR, but because of the balance, quiet and comfortable, it isn't as beefy as the DC's etc., but I don't have head clamp during the day and feel like I have only worked half a day when it's all over.
There has been a violation against a pilot at my airline for not wearing a tso'd headset, the avionics inspector here is a real d--- and has all the inspectors checking for TSO's. Because of the brew ha ha that Bose stirred up----, I can guarantee you, I'll never buy another BOSE product.
The Bose QC2 and ufly mike is a dream to use -- always gives me warning when battery is going low -- it starts to boom, whenever the headset is shaken (my landings). Never have had it go out in 2 years. Well constructed product (ufly mike). Good luck:cool:

String682 04-27-2009 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by Av8trxx (Post 480457)
All things considered, especially price, I would get the Auri Comm Pro instead.

A used QC2 $200 + uFlyMike $225 (it went up $50!) = $425

Auri Comm Pro = $359.

In ear technology is more effective than earcups at noise reduction, so ANR is not necessary. It can have a custom earmold fitted as well. Plus it is lighter and cooler when it gets hot. Not to mention going through a AAA battery or two every trip is getting old.

Thanks for the link, I'm sold! I've been wanting a Light-speed for the longest time, but they price too high. The Halo Tube-phone looks like a great value, looking forward to getting one soon. I've never been a fan of the 'over ear' sweat cups that everyone else here seems to think are all that. And just think, with in-ear, pilots can where their hats on the flight deck, just like the old Hollywood movies (LOL).

choochoo 04-27-2009 09:38 PM

does Halo in ear head set work for cessna 172 ?

Sniper 04-27-2009 11:49 PM


Originally Posted by choochoo (Post 602278)
does Halo in ear head set work for cessna 172 ?

This guy looks like he's wearing one in a 172, and he seems to like it. :D

JetFlyer06 04-28-2009 02:58 AM


Originally Posted by Riverside (Post 496041)
Looks like they have the new TSO approved headset on their website, only $300 bucks.

Look carefully, from what I understand the adapter is TSO'd, not the headset. If/when the batteries run out I believe you won't be able to hear any radio transmissions/intercom from what other people on this site have said. You wanna hope that doesn't happen on short final.

CHQ Pilot 04-28-2009 05:35 AM


Originally Posted by JetFlyer06 (Post 602304)
Look carefully, from what I understand the adapter is TSO'd, not the headset. If/when the batteries run out I believe you won't be able to hear any radio transmissions/intercom from what other people on this site have said. You wanna hope that doesn't happen on short final.

Actually the entire headset is TSOd. The QC2 is a headband and the adapter has an ear bud that continues to transmit. I've been told you don't even have to have the QC2 on for the headset to "work" now (I don't currently own the headset). I do know that the whole thing has been TSOd (with the TSO sticker) which includes the QC2.


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