Originally Posted by
TPROP4ever
Ok since we are talking headset mods, does anyone know anything or have any experience with the kit that turns DC's into ANR headsets. They have a whole new speaker setup that goes in the earcups, and it is supposed to be a do it yourself mod.
ANR Kit Order. Anyone done this to their headsets?
Originally Posted by
Seatownflyer
I'd keep your DC's original. I did this mod and wish I hadn't. Yes they reduce the noise but its not that great. I also got feedback while I was using them sometimes. The loud, piercing, squealing sound that causes hearing loss and PAIN. I probably wired it wrong.
I agree with Seatownflyer, don't think the ANR kits are of very good quality. I received one of those ANR kits as a birthday present when I was a student pilot years ago. I had wanted one to spice-up my old David Clark 60's. I'm pretty savvy with electronics so I installed it all myself (they do offer to install it for you if you send it in for a price). Worked fine for about 6-months, then the cups went silent. Ran a tester on it and the speakers were shot. Got it replaced and it soon crapped-out again. Took it apart a second time, found another elec problem. Never put it back together. Bought a stock DC with ANR and was very happy with it while I was flying props (couldn't afford the Bose). Now I just use a Telex 850, love it. Just my 2-cents...