Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
Have you checked out the new Telex Ascend? They look like the follow on to the 850. It could drive the price of the 850 down when the Ascend is available for sale. Or maybe you opt for the new model.
Heyas Gun,
Actually, I've played around with the Ascend. Here is my $0.02, (lowered to $0.01 due to "management of expectations"):
Pros:
Battery Powered. No more wondering if the ship will power the ANR.
Removable cord, and with the battery, you can use it as a plain old ANR set when deadheading.
ANR is slightly better...slightly.
Cons:
It has a battery. You have to charge it.
Lots of plastic. Bigger, bulkier than an 850.
HEAVY...seemed to me a lot heavier than a 850, and not near as comfy.
Honestly, if you have a consistent power source (IE your particualr AC puts out power at the mic plug), then the 850 still wins.
Nu