Anyone tried the Bose Proflight in the E170 series? Pros/Cons?

 

Do you need noise cancelling headset? Considering David Clark DC X Pro Electronic-Noise-Cancelling or David Clark passive DC Pro.

 

Pro-X works great, had mine for four years and used it in several jets. Works fine in the 170 series as well. Plus if you get it with the Airbus style single plug the airplanes have that too... and you’ll never have to replace batteries.

I’d get the ANR one, the plane isn’t super loud but it still makes a difference.

 

I use David Clark pro x and I like it....noise cancelling definitely helps!

 

I’m going to take a contrarian position and recommend the David Clark 13.5 passive headset (assuming they still make them).

One day I pulled out my Bose Aviation X headset and found the ear yoke holding the ear cup to the headband had broken. Had to go on a trip, so I pulled out my 22-year old DC 13.5. Figured I’d use them until I either fixed or replaced my Bose headset.

That was four months ago. I’m sticking with them. The DCs are solidly built, more comfortable and reliable. Don’t need batteries. I unplug it, wind up the cord and throw it in the flight bag without worrying about breaking it. In a 175, my passive DCs provide more than adequate noise attenuation.

If I ever return to piston flying (especially piston twins) I’ll definitely go ANC. I found that ANC in a 175 is overkill, and really unnecessary. You’re protecting against wind noise, not the rumble of two, 200 HP Lycomings going full bore six feet from your head.

My opinion, your mileage may vary.

 

Just had my first trip with it. Had the Bose A20s for the last 8 years and with that being said I’ll be returning the Proflight and sticking with what I’ve loved. My only pro was the case honestly. It was smaller and easier to carry around verses the A20 case. It gave me a headache after wearing it for a 3 hour flight. ANR was not even close to the A20 which I expected cause it’s on an over ear headset. When I heard myself talk it sounded like I had plugged ears and it was a fairly loud experience. After switching between all the earbud sizes I couldn’t find the right fit. The boom was in the way and felt different. I really was hoping this would be a game changer but unfortunately that wasn’t the case for me. I’ve read good reviews and maybe it’s better in a different aircraft but the pro flight in the 175 wasn’t a good fit for me. Can’t beat the A20 anr.