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)
Sep 25, 2018, 12:07 pm
#31
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It's the H9i, it seems: https://apex.aero/2018/09/24/america...hips-apex-expo
Sep 25, 2018, 12:50 pm
#32
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According to their own website, they can support up-to 18 hours of play time, but I wonder if that is with the noise canceling feature turned on. Let's hope so for the DFW-HKG flight!
Sep 25, 2018, 1:02 pm
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Sep 25, 2018, 1:27 pm
#34
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Wireless (Bluetooth) headsets for everyone in F/J? Is the IFE even capable of connecting??? Sounds like fake news to me.
Sep 25, 2018, 1:31 pm
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That being said, I'm testing out a pair of the Shure in-ear on an upcoming flight. Not necessarily because I'm looking for something better, I'm just looking to slim down as much weight/space in the travel department as I can. Or at least have the option when I need to do so, depending on what ends up in my travel pack.
Sep 25, 2018, 1:35 pm
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I'm sure BO will design a wired version for AA... since AA will likely be getting at least a few thousand of these for the longhaul fleet.
Sep 25, 2018, 1:42 pm
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I'm sure BO will design a wired version for AA... since AA will likely be getting at least a few thousand of these for the longhaul fleet.
Sep 25, 2018, 1:44 pm
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I swear by the Shure in-ears. And I only have the "cheap" version. I usually have to turn the volume on the IFE down to/near its lowest setting. If you're okay with foam earplugs when you sleep, you'll probably fine these fine as well. I always used to just laugh at the business travelers fishing their huge Bose cases out of their bags. The Shure's take up almost no space. I still laugh at everyone getting their headphones taken away an hour before landing.
Sep 25, 2018, 2:10 pm
#39
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Bose typically makes products that are mediocre and overpriced at best. These headphones are the exception, definitely the best product they make and one of the best in the market.
Sep 26, 2018, 4:22 am
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Same Headphones going to SQ "F"
The good people at AUSBT are reporting that SQ is getting the same headphones, but only for their F cabin. Something to be said for AA issuing these to J as well.
https://www.ausbt.com.au/suite-sound...tm_source=hero
https://www.ausbt.com.au/suite-sound...tm_source=hero
Sep 26, 2018, 4:59 am
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Would it be possible/practical to design something in the headphone and airplane bluetooth circuitry so that the headphones only work on airplanes with the special circuitry?
Last edited by richarddd; Sep 26, 2018 at 5:12 am
Sep 26, 2018, 5:58 am
#42
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This is not just an AA issue or AA being cheap.
Bose is getting out of the business of directly selling headphones to airlines, so you’ll continue to see other airlines that previously used Bose seeking new suppliers.
Bose is getting out of the business of directly selling headphones to airlines, so you’ll continue to see other airlines that previously used Bose seeking new suppliers.
Sep 26, 2018, 7:32 am
#43
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If AA was being cheap, they definitely would not have selected B&O as their supplier. I have their wired headphones and I think they sound a lot better than any offering Bose has. I've never used their wireless so I can't speak to how the ANC is.
Sep 26, 2018, 8:18 am
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Guessing this would be very expensive (BT is an open standard, so you'd need to build something new) and wouldn't stop people from trying to take the headphones anyway.
Oct 1, 2018, 12:39 am
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Spotted this in LAX tonight between TBIT and T4. B&O headphones and stemmed wine glass?