I always thought the guys on the planes with their private sets of headsets were music junkies -- the ones who have 10,000 songs on their mp3 players from the many CDs and even albums they have accumulated over time.
A couple of months ago a colleague let me in on the secret. The earphones are noise reducers, aimed at making air travel quieter and thus more restful. By using the Bose you feel less stressed by the travel and land feeling far more refreshed. All for $300!
I struggled with justifying the expense and then one Saturday morning the Bose appeared on QVC. Six monthly payments and no interest. It seemed a heavenly sign.
When they were delivered to my home I showed them to my family with great fanfare! I charged them and we each tried them on. Frankly, I could not tell a difference between on and off. Still I put on my game face and my family pretended they did hear a difference (the power of peer persuasion). I decided the real test would not take place in my dining room, it would take place on a plane.
Yesterday I had my chance. I quick trip to Munich meant an eight hour flight. I got on the plane, situated myself and like a pro, unzipped the Bose case and tried my 300 series on. The results were incredible! The loud hum of the airplane engines was suddening dulled -- by at least 50%.
Did I sleep on the flight becuase of the Bose? No, but I can never sleep on overseas flights. Did I arrive feeling more fleet footed? Not really. It was 1:30 a.m. at home and I was facing a brand new day in Bavaria. That being said, they made a huge difference and as I pay for the them over the next four months, I will not regret the purchase. They will not go the way of my home exercise equipment and travel pilates bands (unused and getting dusty). I am commited to striking a pose withe my Bose on all future flights, domestic and international.
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