Bose X

EineBeBoP · June 22nd, 2007, 22:09

I was wondering if anyone knew of any special deals for a new bose x headset.

I head they came with a GPS receiver at one point? Is that still going?
Anything similar?

Thanks.

(Sorry if this belongs in the trading post, but since im not selling and not buying from someone here, figured it was a bit out of place.)

bdhill1979 · June 22nd, 2007, 22:14

They have offered the Garmin Geko the last two summers I know, other than that I don't know.

As an owner I will just say this:

The Bose is nice, but not worth $1000

murl · June 22nd, 2007, 22:51

I bought one in January and did not get anything with it and they said they were done doing that. I did finance it 0% for a year and they had a 45 day risk free trial period. Great headset, lots of money, like it better than the lightspeed and all others I have tried, but that is strictly a PREFERENCE. Something you may look into is the Bose QC2 with the uflymike set up. This seemed to be pretty good I can't speak from experience but have heard others say good things about them. I'm sure someone on this forum has tried them.

triplec76 · June 22nd, 2007, 23:42

There are a few ways to get a Bose headset without paying $995. One is to have a CFI and be a member of NAFI for a discount, another one is to get with 9 other people and get a 10% discount.

I owned a pair for about a year. They are nice, but I sold them a few months back. I'm not interested in having a grand tied up in a headset that doesn't allow music/cell input without an extra cost. I ended up going with a Telex Stratus 30 this time and I'm pretty happy with it so far. I can't tell you which is more quiet, but I can tell you that I'm satisfied with the ANR on the Telex, they are SUPER comfortable with the ComfortCam deal and I can own the headset AND a Zune/Stiletto for <$600. To me, Bose headsets are for guys with a lot more money to burn than I have.

Looking4Lower · June 22nd, 2007, 23:57

Yesssss! It's time, once again, for our regularly scheduled Bose thread...

EineBeBoP · June 23rd, 2007, 00:49

Yeah, im not thrilled about spending $1,000, but id like to make the investment a one time thing and be happy.
I planed on thoroughly trying it out in that trial period, and sending it back as soon as I was disappointed.

Can you guys list the next best options? Ill do some research.

Its just hard, because I don't know any stores that will let me try and fly before I buy.

bLizZuE · June 23rd, 2007, 00:52

All the options that I see that are comparable to the bose are either A, bulky 2, heavy or D, Ugly or all four.

I like my Bose.

(mad props to anyone that can catch the list format movie reference.)

Diamnd15 · June 23rd, 2007, 10:53

gotta agree its a great headset and its only money...

3green · June 23rd, 2007, 11:04

Agreed, I got em' and like them. I figure my hearing is worth the cost. Anything with ANR is a good investment to protect your hearing, whether its a Bose X or something cheaper. You'll probably not regret it when your trying to get your medical when your older and haven't lost your hearing... my .02 cents.

MarkE · June 23rd, 2007, 12:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by murl

I bought one in January and did not get anything with it and they said they were done doing that. I did finance it 0% for a year and they had a 45 day risk free trial period. Great headset, lots of money, like it better than the lightspeed and all others I have tried, but that is strictly a PREFERENCE. Something you may look into is the Bose QC2 with the uflymike set up. This seemed to be pretty good I can't speak from experience but have heard others say good things about them. I'm sure someone on this forum has tried them.

The only problem with this option is that when the batteries die on the QC2 you lose all sound. Not just the ANR.

Cessnaflyer · June 23rd, 2007, 13:13

It's too bad people don't know about the pilot avionics headsets

murl · June 23rd, 2007, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkE

The only problem with this option is that when the batteries die on the QC2 you lose all sound. Not just the ANR.

Did not know that I'm glad you chimed in there. I just heard someone talking about it and noticed it was about half the cost.

Bumblebee · June 23rd, 2007, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by murl

Did not know that I'm glad you chimed in there. I just heard someone talking about it and noticed it was about half the cost.

I understand Southwest doen't allow them (QC with mike adaptor)anymore, and that the FAA is looking into the matter.

X-Forces · June 23rd, 2007, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by EineBeBoP

Yeah, im not thrilled about spending $1,000, but id like to make the investment a one time thing and be happy.
I planed on thoroughly trying it out in that trial period, and sending it back as soon as I was disappointed.

Can you guys list the next best options? Ill do some research.

Its just hard, because I don't know any stores that will let me try and fly before I buy.

I know this might sound silly, but if you are going to try them out for 45 days be sure you either...

Sit on them
Or
Drop them on a hard surface

at least once before the 45 days are up.

Bose X is a great headset, but it does have some durability issues.

triplec76 · June 23rd, 2007, 18:24

I was thinking about the QC2 option also, but I didn't see any black and white user reviews of GA Prop airplanes. You would lose audio in the headset when the batteries die, but you would be able to transmit via the UFlyMike for whatever it's worth.

Also, I have heard that once the warranty expires that Bose customer service is at the bottom of the list in aviation headsets.

ASpilot2be · June 24th, 2007, 21:08

Its all about the Lightspeeds

bdhill1979 · June 24th, 2007, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by bLizZuE

All the options that I see that are comparable to the bose are either A, bulky 2, heavy or D, Ugly or all four.

I like my Bose.

(mad props to anyone that can catch the list format movie reference.)

Clearly a Home alone reference

bLizZuE · June 24th, 2007, 22:47

awesome!

EineBeBoP · June 25th, 2007, 00:47

I went and picked up some bose Xs.
Well see if theyre worth the money in 20-25 days.

June 22nd, 2007, 22:09	#1
EineBeBoP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA (KVNY) Posts: 389	Bose X I was wondering if anyone knew of any special deals for a new bose x headset. I head they came with a GPS receiver at one point? Is that still going? Anything similar? Thanks. (Sorry if this belongs in the trading post, but since im not selling and not buying from someone here, figured it was a bit out of place.) __________________

June 22nd, 2007, 22:14	#2
bdhill1979 Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U77 Posts: 2,440	Re: Bose X They have offered the Garmin Geko the last two summers I know, other than that I don't know. As an owner I will just say this: The Bose is nice, but not worth $1000 __________________ Commercial Pilot, IR Gold Seal CFI, CFII TT: 950ish Part 91 Company pilot 4 year Degree Will fish for pay

June 22nd, 2007, 22:51	#3
murl Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Russellville, KY Posts: 262	Re: Bose X I bought one in January and did not get anything with it and they said they were done doing that. I did finance it 0% for a year and they had a 45 day risk free trial period. Great headset, lots of money, like it better than the lightspeed and all others I have tried, but that is strictly a PREFERENCE. Something you may look into is the Bose QC2 with the uflymike set up. This seemed to be pretty good I can't speak from experience but have heard others say good things about them. I'm sure someone on this forum has tried them.

June 22nd, 2007, 23:42	#4
triplec76 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 944	Re: Bose X There are a few ways to get a Bose headset without paying $995. One is to have a CFI and be a member of NAFI for a discount, another one is to get with 9 other people and get a 10% discount. I owned a pair for about a year. They are nice, but I sold them a few months back. I'm not interested in having a grand tied up in a headset that doesn't allow music/cell input without an extra cost. I ended up going with a Telex Stratus 30 this time and I'm pretty happy with it so far. I can't tell you which is more quiet, but I can tell you that I'm satisfied with the ANR on the Telex, they are SUPER comfortable with the ComfortCam deal and I can own the headset AND a Zune/Stiletto for <$600. To me, Bose headsets are for guys with a lot more money to burn than I have.

June 22nd, 2007, 23:57	#5
Looking4Lower Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On your TCAS Posts: 539	Re: Bose X Yesssss! It's time, once again, for our regularly scheduled Bose thread... __________________ "Anything and everything is possible at any given time, with or without prior notice" - MikeD "...and yes, I will join you in a nana" - CapnJim

June 23rd, 2007, 00:49	#6
EineBeBoP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA (KVNY) Posts: 389	Re: Bose X Yeah, im not thrilled about spending $1,000, but id like to make the investment a one time thing and be happy. I planed on thoroughly trying it out in that trial period, and sending it back as soon as I was disappointed. Can you guys list the next best options? Ill do some research. Its just hard, because I don't know any stores that will let me try and fly before I buy. __________________

June 23rd, 2007, 00:52	#7
bLizZuE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,196	Re: Bose X All the options that I see that are comparable to the bose are either A, bulky 2, heavy or D, Ugly or all four. I like my Bose. (mad props to anyone that can catch the list format movie reference.) __________________ \| website \| CFI \| CFII \| MEI \| 141 Check Instructor \| AOPA Mentor Pilot

June 23rd, 2007, 10:53	#8
Diamnd15 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area, Cali Posts: 291	Re: Bose X gotta agree its a great headset and its only money...

June 23rd, 2007, 11:04	#9
3green Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: wish it was Oz, unfortunately its the airport Posts: 162	Re: Bose X Agreed, I got em' and like them. I figure my hearing is worth the cost. Anything with ANR is a good investment to protect your hearing, whether its a Bose X or something cheaper. You'll probably not regret it when your trying to get your medical when your older and haven't lost your hearing... my .02 cents.

June 23rd, 2007, 13:13	#11
Cessnaflyer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,436	Re: Bose X It's too bad people don't know about the pilot avionics headsets __________________ Chris, CFI, CFII Now I could let these dream killers kill my self-esteem or use it as the steam to power my dreams That's how you treat things, stay hungry.

June 23rd, 2007, 18:24	#15
triplec76 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 944	Re: Bose X I was thinking about the QC2 option also, but I didn't see any black and white user reviews of GA Prop airplanes. You would lose audio in the headset when the batteries die, but you would be able to transmit via the UFlyMike for whatever it's worth. Also, I have heard that once the warranty expires that Bose customer service is at the bottom of the list in aviation headsets.

June 24th, 2007, 21:08	#16
ASpilot2be Old Skool Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paradise:) Posts: 4,605	Re: Bose X Its all about the Lightspeeds __________________

June 24th, 2007, 22:47	#18
bLizZuE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,196	Re: Bose X awesome! __________________ \| website \| CFI \| CFII \| MEI \| 141 Check Instructor \| AOPA Mentor Pilot

June 25th, 2007, 00:47	#19
EineBeBoP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA (KVNY) Posts: 389	Re: Bose X I went and picked up some bose Xs. Well see if theyre worth the money in 20-25 days. __________________

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