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 24, 2018, 8:55 am
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ARCHIVE: AA Drops Bose NR Headset for Bang & Olufsen (as of March 2019)
Doug Parker announced at APEX Expo that American is dropping its relationship with Bose and switching to Bang and Olfson as also reported by Economy Class & Beyond. Roll-out is said to start sometime in the first two quarters of 2019 and could take some time to propagate system-wide.
How does that sound to you?
Update: As also posted on Twitter by JonNYC (direct link kept going blank) so it's that's about as solid as a source as you get.
How does that sound to you?
Update: As also posted on Twitter by JonNYC (direct link kept going blank) so it's that's about as solid as a source as you get.
Last edited by enpremiere; Sep 24, 2018 at 9:53 am Reason: Clarification and additional source
Sep 24, 2018, 9:09 am
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That's unfortunate.
As someone who owns both Bose and B&O headphones, Bose is far superior when it comes to comfort and better in noise cancellation as well.
As someone who owns both Bose and B&O headphones, Bose is far superior when it comes to comfort and better in noise cancellation as well.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:20 am
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Gotta give kudos where it's due.
Sep 24, 2018, 9:21 am
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Wonder if they will be as strict as collecting them as they are about the Bose.
Sep 24, 2018, 10:14 am
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I'm reserving judgement until we see how the new ones turn out, as I do think the Bose stock was definitely showing it's age. I felt an increasing number were having issues with the cables, battery, etc..., so there's definitely positives with replacements.
Sep 24, 2018, 10:36 am
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Bose has a lengthy history with noise reduction headphones, dating back to when they made headsets for pilots that reduced engine noise and allowed much clearer communications with ATC. This deep experience imbued the product with comfort over the ear and effective noise reduction for continuous wave sound sources.
It will be interesting to compare the B&O product.
The original Bose Series 1, vintage 1989.
It will be interesting to compare the B&O product.
The original Bose Series 1, vintage 1989.
Sep 24, 2018, 10:43 am
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Bose has a lengthy history with noise reduction headphones, dating back to when they made headsets for pilots that reduced engine noise and allowed much clearer communications with ATC. This deep experience imbued the product with comfort over the ear and effective noise reduction for continuous wave sound sources.
It will be interesting to compare the B&O product.
The original Bose Series 1, vintage 1989.
It will be interesting to compare the B&O product.
The original Bose Series 1, vintage 1989.
Last edited by enpremiere; Sep 24, 2018 at 12:25 pm
Sep 24, 2018, 10:44 am
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Will be interesting to find out which headphones AA will go with.
Sep 24, 2018, 11:03 am
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I haven't used B&O but I've never seen their name associated with noise cancellation on any blogs or review sites. So, I don't expect this to be for the best but we'll see.
Sep 24, 2018, 11:05 am
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Delta's are terrible. I had to take them off after 5 minutes, my ears were getting sweaty. That said, I almost exclusively use my Shure in-ears, they're so much less obtrusive and block out the noise at least as well.
Sep 24, 2018, 11:40 am
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find by me, I dislike FA demanding my Bose when they think they belong to AA
Sep 24, 2018, 11:55 am
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BYO (Bring Your Own) is just so much better. Problem solved before, during, and after the flight...
Sep 24, 2018, 12:03 pm
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The whole headphone collection thing though is just silly. I've flown on AY and CX this year so far (QF soon). Headphones are in the box next to the seat, and you leave them there after you're done. Not sure if AA had an issue with theft or what. I certanly couldn't imagine the CX FA's going through the cabin and asking for headphones.
Sep 24, 2018, 12:27 pm
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I have a B&O sound system in my car and it is pretty nice. I'd imagine their headphones would be nice too.
The whole headphone collection thing though is just silly. I've flown on AY and CX this year so far (QF soon). Headphones are in the box next to the seat, and you leave them there after you're done. Not sure if AA had an issue with theft or what. I certanly couldn't imagine the CX FA's going through the cabin and asking for headphones.
The whole headphone collection thing though is just silly. I've flown on AY and CX this year so far (QF soon). Headphones are in the box next to the seat, and you leave them there after you're done. Not sure if AA had an issue with theft or what. I certanly couldn't imagine the CX FA's going through the cabin and asking for headphones.
Sep 24, 2018, 12:28 pm
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I have a B&O sound system in my car and it is pretty nice. I'd imagine their headphones would be nice too.
The whole headphone collection thing though is just silly. I've flown on AY and CX this year so far (QF soon). Headphones are in the box next to the seat, and you leave them there after you're done. Not sure if AA had an issue with theft or what. I certanly couldn't imagine the CX FA's going through the cabin and asking for headphones.
The whole headphone collection thing though is just silly. I've flown on AY and CX this year so far (QF soon). Headphones are in the box next to the seat, and you leave them there after you're done. Not sure if AA had an issue with theft or what. I certanly couldn't imagine the CX FA's going through the cabin and asking for headphones.
