Bose X with audio input..

[Dan[_1_]]

Does anyone know if Bose has a headset in the works with audio input?
It would seem like the next logical step. I'm not sure if the David
Clark X11 is as comfortable as the Bose, and I'm trying to choose
between the two.

--Dan

[Dave[_1_]]

Same dilema here Dan...

Like to stay with DC, for all the right reasons...

So far , tipping in favor of the DC... I have been told the Bose are
awful if the ANR fails (batteries run out)

Sure would like to hear from someone who has tried both,,

Yhe XII's look very good..

Not sure if the Bose are worth the extra 3-400 $$$.. and no cell
input...

Dave


On 5 Nov 2006 19:55:59 -0800, "Dan" > wrote:

>Does anyone know if Bose has a headset in the works with audio input?
>It would seem like the next logical step. I'm not sure if the David
>Clark X11 is as comfortable as the Bose, and I'm trying to choose
>between the two.
>
> --Dan

[B A R R Y[_2_]]

Dave wrote:
>
> So far , tipping in favor of the DC... I have been told the Bose are
> awful if the ANR fails (batteries run out)

They are, but who cares?

Did you know you get a 10 hour or so LED warning that it's time for new
batteries?

Did you also know that the batteries are a simple pair of AA cells,
easily carried, or purchased in any quickie-mart?

If the headset didn't shut itself off (I think the DC does, as well), I
think battery issues would be a bigger deal. I'd rather enjoy superior
comfort EVERY flight, than worry about something that has a very low
chance of catching me by surprise, and is easily rectified at that. My
co-owner has an off-brand set that uses 9V batteries, with no
auto-shutoff. He pretty much replaces the battery every other flight.

Heck, I have three AA powered flashlights in the plane if I lose my
spare batteries. On the other hand, my 2-4 spare AA's work in all my
devices. <G>

[Bill Watson]

B A R R Y wrote:
>
> Did you know you get a 10 hour or so LED warning that it's time for new
> batteries?
I got 6+ hours before problems, but why quibble, the warning is the key!
>
> Did you also know that the batteries are a simple pair of AA cells,
> easily carried, or purchased in any quickie-mart?
or expensively at any FBO :-)
>
> If the headset didn't shut itself off (I think the DC does, as well), I
> think battery issues would be a bigger deal.
AMEN
> My co-owner has an off-brand set that uses 9V batteries, with no
> auto-shutoff. He pretty much replaces the battery every other flight.
been there, done that. My beautifully designed and built Peltors would
run out of battery juice frequently, miserably and without warning. I
tried to keep enough 9Vs in my bag. They make great ear muffs while
riveting my RV.
>
and I just plain feel better after a long flight. The Bose are too
expensive but arguably worth it. I'm glad I got 'em.

MauleDriver