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Good kit
out the instructing pilot’s war stories
was useful too.
The only issue we found was after
stopping off for a pit stop en route
was forgetting to turn the ANR back
on. Fortunately the headset was also
very effective without the ANR, which
is good to know if the batteries do
happen to expire mid flight.
What makes Bose unique?
Bose is the ANR pioneer. It was
the first company to introduce active
noise reduction headsets in aviation
and it continues to innovate, with the
A20 offering 30 per cent greater noise
reduction than conventional aviation
headsets.
Here are some of the Bose A20’s
other great features:
A focus on comfort –A quiet headset
isn’t enough these days – it has to
be comfortable too. The A20 has
numerous features that make it the
most comfortable headset we’ve worn,
including sheepskin cushions and the
unique torsion spring that reduces
clamping force.
Famous Bose audio –Pilots rave about
the Bose’s active EQ, which delivers
crystal clear audio and rich sound
when listening to music and air traffic
controllers.
Bluetooth phone interface –It’s easy to cancel
SAR or update family members with a
wireless Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth audio interface –Wirelessly
connect your Bluetooth-enabled device
to the Bose A20 to listen to music and
hear notifications from apps. Also
available is the option to plug in your
device with an aux input cord.
Smart audio muting –An ergonomic switch
on the A20 control box allows you to
choose what auxiliary audio you hear,
including automatic muting of aux
audio when the intercom is active.
Lightweight design –Weighing in at 340g
you’ll hardly know the A20 is on your
head. The magnesium headband also
distributes the headset’s weight evenly,
ensuring all-day comfort.
High performance microphone – The
microphone can also be swapped
from the left or right hand side of the
headset.
Great service and support –If your Bose
headset ever needs service, you can
expect fast and friendly service, even
years after your purchase.
Warranty – covered for five years and
transferable if you decide to sell your
headset.
Excellent battery life –Bose’s smart
shutoff helps provide at least 45 hours
of use from just two AA alkaline
batteries.