Dec 22, 2019, 11:51 am
Last edit by: JDiver
This thread was for discussion of the switchover from Bose QC15 to B&O H9i noise reduction headsets on select AA longhaul flights in First and Business classes.
As these B&O headsets have been moved out through the fleet, there’s a new thread for further discussion, etc. relating to the B&O H9i “Beoplay” corded headset here: Bang & Olufsen H9i NR Headset Discussion, Issues (master thread)[
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As these B&O headsets have been moved out through the fleet, there’s a new thread for further discussion, etc. relating to the B&O H9i “Beoplay” corded headset here: Bang & Olufsen H9i NR Headset Discussion, Issues (master thread)[
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ARCHIVE: AA Drops Bose NR Headset for Bang & Olufsen (as of March 2019)
Apr 3, 2019, 5:44 pm
#91
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Update. The Bose were in the armrest cubby (on the Super Diamond seat). I’m sure not many people are finding them. Odd placement pre-departure, and I’ve never had it there before.
Apr 3, 2019, 7:10 pm
#92
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Location: STL
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Had Bose on DFW-EZE last night w/ Zodiac seats. Used my personal Sony WH-H900Ns though
Apr 4, 2019, 8:47 am
#93
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I prefer the "bring your own". The Bose QC20 work well for me. The small size is a huge benefit. The over the ear options result in an uncomfortable pressure. Travel with an adapter.
Apr 4, 2019, 10:31 am
#94
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So none of these new headsets have down their way into international long haul flights, yet when is this to happen?
Apr 4, 2019, 10:41 am
#95
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I'll just continue to use my Etymotic ear buds, much more comfortable on long flights.
Apr 4, 2019, 11:06 am
#96
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Still had the Bose headsets on my 3/18 MIA-EZE and 4/1 EZE-MIA flights.
Apr 4, 2019, 4:17 pm
#97
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Might be an opportunity for Bose to cozy up w/ DL??
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Apr 5, 2019, 4:39 am
#98
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Apr 14, 2019, 9:18 am
#99
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New Bang & Olufsen Headsets sort of suck
Just got a pair of these new Bang&Olufsen Headsets on my 321T lax-bos in F. The Fa still referred to them as boses, and I really wish they were.
First these have an on/off button. But after turning them on, any rubbing of the headset against my pillow results in really annoying high pitch noises. They were so bad I had turn the headphones to off, which disables the noise cancelling. Did anyone at AA test these things?!
Anyone else had to deal with these?
First these have an on/off button. But after turning them on, any rubbing of the headset against my pillow results in really annoying high pitch noises. They were so bad I had turn the headphones to off, which disables the noise cancelling. Did anyone at AA test these things?!
Anyone else had to deal with these?
Apr 14, 2019, 9:58 am
#100
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 691
Just got a pair of these new Bang&Olufsen Headsets on my 321T lax-bos in F. The Fa still referred to them as boses, and I really wish they were.
First these have an on/off button. But after turning them on, any rubbing of the headset against my pillow results in really annoying high pitch noises. They were so bad I had turn the headphones to off, which disables the noise cancelling. Did anyone at AA test these things?!
Anyone else had to deal with these?
First these have an on/off button. But after turning them on, any rubbing of the headset against my pillow results in really annoying high pitch noises. They were so bad I had turn the headphones to off, which disables the noise cancelling. Did anyone at AA test these things?!
Anyone else had to deal with these?
Apr 14, 2019, 10:02 am
#101
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honestly this should qualify as a perfect post for the least substantive complaint thread. most headsets you actually buy will have the on/off button and cause this problem. i'm just happy that AA and other airlines provide these headsets and am fine with the choice.
Apr 14, 2019, 10:30 am
#102
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Location: PHL
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The headphones sold you on splurging for the F ticket? I try to rely on the airline for getting me and my bag from A to B. I bring my own headphones (actually three). I being my own entertainment. I bring my own food. I try to keep the surprises and impending disappointment to the minimums.
Apr 14, 2019, 12:16 pm
#103
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The headphones sold you on splurging for the F ticket? I try to rely on the airline for getting me and my bag from A to B. I bring my own headphones (actually three). I being my own entertainment. I bring my own food. I try to keep the surprises and impending disappointment to the minimums.
and I guess along with those 3 headphones you brought the 3 prong adapter several people in this thread complained they forgot?!
Seriously, the last 2 posts were basically saying "you should expect 0 from AA any any complaints are for whiners whining about insubstantial things. If the airline got you from A to B and didn't crash you should be happy". This crAApy attitude is what has AA and all the other US airlines at the bottom in the first place...
Apr 14, 2019, 1:30 pm
#104
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Uh, great for you, but when the headphone is an advertised part of the product, it's a problem if they're almost not usable in the seat that they're sold with.
and I guess along with those 3 headphones you brought the 3 prong adapter several people in this thread complained they forgot?!
Seriously, the last 2 posts were basically saying "you should expect 0 from AA any any complaints are for whiners whining about insubstantial things. If the airline got you from A to B and didn't crash you should be happy". This crAApy attitude is what has AA and all the other US airlines at the bottom in the first place...
and I guess along with those 3 headphones you brought the 3 prong adapter several people in this thread complained they forgot?!
Seriously, the last 2 posts were basically saying "you should expect 0 from AA any any complaints are for whiners whining about insubstantial things. If the airline got you from A to B and didn't crash you should be happy". This crAApy attitude is what has AA and all the other US airlines at the bottom in the first place...
What I'm saying is a lot of these flights have a few hundred people that turnover a few times a day. These planes won't get a complete scrub down and quality control check very often. That costs money. My expectations are that I will encounter broken equipment, dirty tray tables, and untidy seat back pockets. Again, I expect to get from point A to point B in a safe manner. I'd rather they check the fans blades in the engines then ensure every headphone works while being used in every position in the kama sutra.
I'm currently staying in a hotel in Manhattan that advertises valet parking. They, in fact, have no parking and the desk apologized saying he doesn't know why it's on the web site. It wasn't the end of the world.
Apr 14, 2019, 1:46 pm
#105
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I use a portable Bluetooth adapter that enables me to plug my Bose into any IFE I've encountered. When I'm sleeping or resting my wee head on a pillow I use my in ear Bluetooths. WHen I want to sit in first class and look like a serious influencer I whip out my Apple buds.
What I'm saying is a lot of these flights have a few hundred people that turnover a few times a day. These planes won't get a complete scrub down and quality control check very often. That costs money. My expectations are that I will encounter broken equipment, dirty tray tables, and untidy seat back pockets. Again, I expect to get from point A to point B in a safe manner. I'd rather they check the fans blades in the engines then ensure every headphone works while being used in every position in the kama sutra.
I'm currently staying in a hotel in Manhattan that advertises valet parking. They, in fact, have no parking and the desk apologized saying he doesn't know why it's on the web site. It wasn't the end of the world.
What I'm saying is a lot of these flights have a few hundred people that turnover a few times a day. These planes won't get a complete scrub down and quality control check very often. That costs money. My expectations are that I will encounter broken equipment, dirty tray tables, and untidy seat back pockets. Again, I expect to get from point A to point B in a safe manner. I'd rather they check the fans blades in the engines then ensure every headphone works while being used in every position in the kama sutra.
I'm currently staying in a hotel in Manhattan that advertises valet parking. They, in fact, have no parking and the desk apologized saying he doesn't know why it's on the web site. It wasn't the end of the world.
And, wow, the complaint that I'm a "first class whiner" is surprising. Im sure many have not even used this headset, and it's probably the same headset used in business too. If you never used this headset how would you know how painful the scratching sound is? ITS quite painful (at least to my ears, and they're not that sensitive)
Last edited by no2chem; Apr 14, 2019 at 1:52 pm