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Bose A30® ANR Aviation Headset
Overview
What happens when all the distractions — everything that’s standing in your way — are stripped away? You’re left with the pure, indescribable feeling of the freedom of flight.
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Features
Lightweight design with low clamping force for unparalleled comfort. A full-sized around-ear headset with 20% less clamping force than the A20.Unmatched audio clarity with active equalization. Incoming signals are shaped and equalized for enhanced clarity and intelligibility.
Industry-leading active noise reduction with three user selectable modes. Adjustable noise cancellation modes to accommodate different use cases or personal preference.
Precision-focused noise cancelling microphone. The noise cancelling microphone is engineered for aircraft with “hot mic” or PTT systems to increase clarity and reduce background noise during transmission. Mic winglets also allow for precise mic and boom adjustments.
Robust, durable design that is FAA TSO and EASA E/TSO-C139a certified. The headset is FAA/EASA TSO certified and has passed 145 separate tests by the Bose engineering and quality assurance team to ensure endurance in challenging operating environments.
Removable/Side swappable down cable and mic, no tools required. Boom mic and cable can be mounted on either side of the headset without using any tools.
Bluetooth® audio (for select models). Connect wirelessly to mobile devices, audio systems and electronic flight bags. Audio prioritization allows users to mix Bluetooth® audio with intercom audio or have intercom transmissions mute Bluetooth® temporarily. A non-Bluetooth® headset variant is also available.
Shielded, durable and flexible cable. Cable is resistant to radiated emissions with a thin design that allows for increased freedom of movement and easy storage.
Digital active noise cancellation. Significantly reduces ambient noise, allowing users to lower radio volume to a more comfortable listening level.
Long term durability. Built and tested for extended use in demanding environments, having passed 145 separate tests by the Bose research and development team to ensure headset endurance.
Tap control for talk-through communication. Double-tap either earcup to engage low mode and optimize audio for interpersonal communications outside of the intercom.
Multiple plug types. Available in dual plug, LEMO (6 pin), XLR (5 pin) and U174 variants, with U384 and other connectors becoming available in the upcoming year for GA, commercial and military customers.
Automatic shutoff. Powers down automatically when not in use. An auto-on feature is also available on select panel-powered configurations.
Exceptional battery life. Two AA batteries power 25-plus hours of Bluetooth® use and 45-plus hours without. Aircraft-powered variants are also available.
Bypass communications mode. Primary intercom audio is available with or without power.
Five-year limited warranty with acclaimed service. Worldwide coverage (excludes wear items like ear cushions, mic covers and headbands).
Carrying case. Includes a strap and an internal zippered storage compartment and enhanced padding for safe and secure storage.
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In The Box
- A30 Aviation Headset
- Carry Case
- 3.5 mm AUX audio cable
- 2 AA batteries
- Control module hanger
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Reviews
Much better than A20
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Great News headset buyers! I have owned and extensively used: DC One-X Delta Zulu and now…A30. Winner is A30. You’ll be happy with a Clark. The battery change is a learning curve and it’s not as quiet overall. But She’s a Clark and does very well. Delta Zulu was missing cable clip out of the box but did well. You have to use the app just to know the charge level of your headset and log in? The DeltaZ was more quiet than the DC. The audio out was very disappointing it didn’t pick up my voice well unless I really gave a military effort. The boom was too short to reach my center mouth!? 6 months in I started getting feedback when I spoke on the intercom. Platform for all headsets was the Cessna 172SP Garmin 530 with Kings for back-up. Pipeline Patrol flying 3-4 days a week. I flew the DC for over two years and changed ear cups as needed. Clarks over Zulu for service overall. My sling wing friends and mechanics use the Bose and they have told me for Seven years..get the Bose. So now I go up to them and say…”OMGosh Why Didn’t you Tell Me!? Excellent Quiet perfect cockpit communications even with a 60amp Arctic-Air system causing electrical chaos. I fly over the runway at: KATL,KBNA,KCHA and clear beautiful communications with the A30. You have been officially told. 52 year old Cessna and PAC-750 skydive pilot Recommended. If you have read all this…mortgage your home and be happy all day..every day. Respects to my Brothers and Sisters. Fly the Airplane.
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
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BOSE A30 HEADSET LEMO 6 PIN PLUG WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Just a great upgrade from the prior a20 headset!
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Very happy with the A30s. They are comfortable and do a great job at noise reduction.
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Overall, I am pleased with the A30. But I do have a few observations. For 15 years I have used the Bose QC25 and UFlyMike, now called Harmony. I had two versions of this setup over the years upgrading both the Bose and the mic. A few positive observations on the A30: The A30 seems to connect to both Bluetooth and wired at the same time. I can see real benefits to this, if for instance I need to call maintenance while stopped on a taxiway. As an airline pilot, this occurs from time to time. I have not tested the phone call theory yet, but it does connect to Bluetooth. Another positive is the interaction with the intercom on the Airbus 320. The Harmony setup had a persistent static noise in the background. I tried various settings on the Harmony, but I was never able to completely minimize this static. The A30 works flawlessly. The A30 is a very comfortable headset. Ive used it on a number of flights thus far and I can easily wear for an hour or more. The main negative observation is the footprint of the A30 vs my previous setup. Its much larger. The A30 has a battery pack that dangles, whereas the Harmony is self contained. Next is the headset case that is shipped with the A30. The case is soft sided vs a rigid case for the Harmony setup. As an airline pilot, I have to use the headset case daily. Being soft sided is cumbersome. Of course a rigid case would make the aforementioned footprint even more pronounced. Finally one has to look at the price tag. The A30 is nearly twice the price of my previous setup. Definitely something to consider, especially since the Harmony setup means having a nice Bose QC25 to use on long commutes. Switching to the A30 means I use earbuds on my commute now. Earbuds do not block crying babies nearly as well as the QC25 did. Overall, I am very pleased with my purchase. These headsets do work exceptionally well for what they are designed to do.
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
I have used the new A30 once since receiving and love them. I have been an A20 user for years and find the A30 more comfortable to wear, particularly clamp force and top of head pressure were noticeably less after a two-hour flight. The noise cancelling was superb with subtle difference from the A20. I fly a Piper PA28-236 so I definitely use the high noise cancelling setting on the A30, but I did try the Med and Low to see the difference - and there is. The Bluetooth capability was rock solid as was the A20.
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Nice progression forward from the A20. Does not make the A20 obsolete, but is an improvement on the best headset out there.
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BOSE A30 HEADSET LEMO 6 PIN PLUG WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Great
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
The headset is perfect but The case is a bit too small
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BOSE A30 HEADSET DUAL GA PLUGS WITH BLUETOOTH ELECTRET MIC
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce Canada's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Canada assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
The A30 is available in both with Bluetooth and without Bluetooth.