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Give it to me short and sweet. 10 words or less. My wife's Bose X (10 years old) died again. Tired of getting them repaired. Flying the CRJs What should replace them? Go!

By a Bose QC 15 Noise Canceling Headset ($300) and a uFlyMike boom mic attachment ($225). I've used it for years in both the CRJ and the 737. It's one of the best aviation investments I've ever made.

I know you probably don't want to hear about another Bose product, but this is one of the best-kept secrets in the airlines.

It'd be nice if they made a uflymike adapter for the QC20. Looking at the setup though it looks like it'd be difficult.

Is that TSO approved or can you get it TSO approved? I've heard this recommended a lot too.

Quiet technology "Halo" if you like in ear headsets. Lighter and better than most

Sennheisers.Very very lightweight and extremely durable and crystal clear..
For the money you can't go wrong.In my opinion the bose and dc's can't compare.Just my $0.02 worth

DC, had for 20 years.

http://www.sportys.com/PilotShop/product/9009

Noooooooo! Can't go with the David Clamps!!

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*Which* Sennheisers? Anybody tried a set of these?

http://en-us.sennheiser.com/hmec-26-2

Second the DC pros. Great noise canceling and comfortable (ears will begin to feel the clamping pressure at 3+ hours).

Yes you can

TSO Process :: UFlyMike

And the truth is, nobody is ever going to check the TSO issue. But, yes, if it makes you feel better, you can get TSO.

As for DC's, I wore my trusty DCs for 15 years, and while they work great, and are rugged, there just came a time when I couldn't take the headaches any more....especially given the long days of a regional pilot.

Trust me....the QC/UFM combo is a great deal.

Ive got both the A20 and QC15 (for commuting)...am I crazy for wanting to try the UFM?

The saab isn't loud at all but I'm just curious.

Of course not. Besides, I think you can return the UFM rig if you don't like it.

Clarity Aloft. Extremely lightweight, very quiet and super comfortable.

I had a pair of these for years. However, for long range flying (>4 or 5 hours) the on the ear setup gets uncomfortable. They do work great, though.

Currently using QC-15s with a TSOed UflyMic. Works good as well, even in a noisy 737 cockpit.

Everyone is a bit different of course but I really enjoy my Sennheisers.They don't really bother me even on longer flights.I prefer the over the ear cup for better noise reduction and protection. I don't want to be old and have everyone constantly scream at you because you can hear sh!t.My suggestion if you have a credit card with enough on it, buy the 3 you are most interested in.Try them on and walk around the house for a few hours in each one.The one that fits you best and you find most comfortable keep those and return the rest for a refund. That's what I did.

$170 bose will refurb the bose x

The Clarity Aloft is a nice piece of hardware. Lightweight. Doesn't mess up your hairdo.

Clarity alofts are great! Not that expensive. Super quiet.

Regarding the UFlyMike.......it looks as if once the microphone piece is attached, the headset can only be worn one way. i.e. once the microphone boom is connected you can't flip the headphones around to the other ear, and the mic boom doesn't swivel/pivot 180°

In other words, once connected, the microphone has to be situated on your left hand side no matter what. Is that correct?

Another vote for Clarity Aloft's. Extremely light and comfortable, especially on long days, and very quiet. Their customer service is top notch as well.

I can only think of 2 drawbacks; 1: Lack of a rotating mic makes it a little more difficult to move the mic out of the way while you eat/drink. 2: Despite a previous post, they are a little pricey.

Now, having said that, I got mine at seriously reduced price, used. Knowing what I know now, I would not think twice about purchasing them brand new, if necessary.

Regarding TSO: Strangely enough the TSO'd version has terrible NAV/COM bleed over on the equipment I fly. The non-TSO'd version works better and costs $200 less.

I was under the impression Clarity Aloft's were no longer being made. Is this not true?

You are thinking about Lightspeed Mach 1

I stand corrected. Thank you for clarifying that for me.

Surprised nobody has mentioned Telex 850...light, cheap, comfortable and compact. The ANR is also powered through the jacks so no batteries! I fly CRJs and find these more than adequate!

This is correct. The UFM comes with a clip. I've used it as both a captain and an FO. In both cases, I just clip the cord to my left epaulet. It's got plenty of slack, and once it's clipped, you won't notice it.

Most captain's don't use the clip, but I can't speak for FOs.

Putting in another vote for Clarity Aloft. They're quiet, light, and comfortable to wear on long days. The ear pieces need to be replaced every month or so, but depending on how often you change them, you could be spending less on the ear pieces than on batteries for an ANR headset.

Yeah, not a problem if you're a Captain. However, most F/Os seem to make it work.

Been there done that. 2 times in 36 months

Thank you for all the great suggestions.

Hi I have asked this before without an answer....

Going to start CRJ-900 class & I have a pair of Bose A20's from a previous life, is it worth hauling them around in the 900 or is that overkill?

The 900 is pretty quiet. You won't need to use the ANR if you don't want to. The A20 is comfortable on the head for long days too from what i've heard from other pilots.

So far, my favorite is the lightspeed zulu 2's(sits around your ears, not on them like the a20's or x's) so better for longer use IMO, or qc-15 with Ufly mic. The a20's are good, but being able to use the qc's on their own is great for hotels, commuting, etc. Plus they are less than half the weight of the a20's or lightspeeds.
Iv also used clarity alofts. While super light (3oz total i think), they sit weird on my ears and rub real bad. Also makes ur sunglasses sit funny since they are ontop of that stiff wire that goes ear to ear around your head. Also mic boom is super loose and never stays put. Takes getting used to the extra ear pressure from the foam inserts. They only way for those to work well in terms of noise surpression is to have tight(ish) fitting ear buds.

So my list
1 qc-15 with ufly (cheapest too btw. Headset+mic)
2 lightspeed
3 clarityalofts
4 bose a20/x.

It is overkill but it will be a bigger overkill if you buy a brand new pair. ;)

Thanks for the info. I didn't want to look like a eager DB using A20's will be cool to listen to music while the L seater tells me what a great pilot he is! "Oh, my sir I have NEVER seen such flying skills before! Or yes your 3rd Ex wife really screwed you!" LOL!